Brando and the boys (Zach, Casey) talk about one of the most highly praised and well awarded games released in the last two years, HADES. They talk about the gameplay, narrative, and all things in-between in this excellent episode. Background music featured is from the game, by Darren Korb.
Episode Shout-outs:
Zach: https://twitter.com/ZachAdvanced
Show Outline
HADES Awards:
Hugo Award [2021] (First video game in history to do so)
The Game Award for Best Action Game, Best Independent Game [2020]
BAFTA Games Award for Best Game, Artistic Achievement, Narrative [2021]
Nebula Award for Game Writing [2021]
And more...
What’s the game about (basic narrative)
What’s the core gameplay
What did we like about gameplay and narrative
Definitely should talk about weapons & blessings & pets & trinkets/charms
What’s y’alls main or fav weapon?
Favorite god’s blessings?
Favorite pet?
What’s your “fit”? (i.e. what blessing and weapon combo do you try to get to have the perfect run?)
What we didn’t like about gameplay and narrative (if anything)
IDK, do we go over the mirror of darkness?
Favorite area of the game? Least favorite?
Enemies or Bosses that gave you the most struggles?
Spoilers?
Maybe talk about the secret or final weapon forms here
narrative conclusions in general and with characters (and if those are satisfying)
Who did you romance? Lol
I think the game is nigh impossible to complete as an average human, but how far have we each gotten and how many hours have we spent to get there?
What heat did you get to?
Brandon - 11 Heat (GUN), 124 Escape Attempts
Special honors to the music
Closing remarks and recommendations
Guest hosts plug anything they want for a few minutes
Episode End
