Tales from the Backlog V.I.P.- Top 25 Games (Preview)

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08/20/22 • 28 min

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This is a preview of a patron-only Tales from the Backlog VIP episode about my top 25 games of all time. Want to hear the whole thing, higher-bitrate Tales from the Backlog episodes, and many more bonus episodes to come? Head over to the Patreon page- $5/month or higher gets you the VIP feed! Thanks for listening!

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39: Deathloop (with Morgan Remington - Intergalactic Pinecone)

6 Recommendations

After years of making critically acclaimed games in a genre that doesn't historically sell, Arkane Studios jumped on the roguelike time loop trend with their flashy, stylish Deathloop. It should have been a home run, right? The marriage of Arkane Studios' best-in-class level design and aesthetics with a game concept that would require players to use their tools creatively, lest they need to start over from square one. But was it the harmonious marriage we were waiting for? In this episode, Dave was joined by Morgan Remington, captain of the Intergalactic Pinecone, to discuss.

TIMESTAMPS:
Intros and Personal Histories
Visuals and Sound Design 11:16
Roguelite Design and Gameplay 35:10
Spoiler Wall 1:14:00

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40: Outer Wilds (with Keith Gasper - The Main Quest)

5 Recommendations

Some games are fun to explore, some games create worlds that amaze you, some games tell stories you'll never forget...and some games do all of the above. Mobius Digital's 2019 space exploration sim Outer Wilds certainly qualifies. But was it all love all the time? Joining me to discuss it all is the great Keith Gasper from The Main Quest podcast!

TIMESTAMPS
Intro/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 1:08
Setting/Story Setup 23:08
Gameplay/Music/Sound Design 41:07
Final Thoughts/Housekeeping 1:04:00
SPOILER WALL 1:17:00

Noclip documentary about the making of Outer Wilds

The Main Quest is Keith's personal journey to revisit and replay every game from his childhood through early adulthood, and you can find the podcast and all social media links by clicking here!