Playing Catch-up

47: Samurai Warriors 5 / Musou May

In which Paul explores the wonderful world of Musou games, with a particular focus on Samurai Warriors 5.

Whether you're a newcomer to the series or a grizzled Musou veteran, there's plenty here to get your teeth into.

 

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46: Four-Game Trilogy

In which your hosts briefly discuss the latest news around little-known up-and-comer GTA VI, before getting into the meat of the episode with some Balatro chat.

A year on from release, does the poker-themed deckbuilder live up to the hype it garnered at launch, or is it merely an excellent videogame?

Next up, we turn to charming puzzle adventure TOEM before Paul goes full gumshoe with some more obscure detective games.

 

Games discussed:

• GTA VI
• Balatro
• TOEM
• Makoto Wakaido's Case Files Trilogy Deluxe

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45: Ribbit Ribbit and Whatnot

In which Paul returns to the DS to play a franchise sequel that wasn't released outside of Japan, before both hosts cast off their cardigans and get down with the kids to check out a hella cool videogame.

Games discussed:

• Chibi Robo: Clean Sweep
• Life is Strange
• The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

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44: I'll Just Pummel You

In which Tom and Paul discuss Nintendo showing off (some) new details on Switch 2's flagship title, and the exciting new season of games coming to Panic's hipster handheld Playdate.

Later, we circle back around to Blue Prince and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, before Paul tells us why Nintendo was right to bring out a sequel to a little-known franchise nearly three decades on.

(We lost the second half of Paul's original audio, so the last 20 mins or so are sourced from our lower quality backup recording. Sorry about that; hopefully just a one-off!)

Discussed:

• Mario Kart World Direct
• Playdate Season 2
• Blue Prince
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
• Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club

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43: Two Princes / Blue Prince & Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

In which Paul reveals which game convinced him to pick up PS5 a few years into its lifecycle, along with thoughts on a few of the titles he's been playing on Sony's behemoth.

Next up, Tom ponders why the latest hotness is getting a lukewarm reception in some circles, before Paul plays us out with an ode to Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

Games discussed:

• Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
• Snowrunner
• The Pathless
• Yakuza Series
• Blue Prince
• Fez
• Animal Well
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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42: Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Extravaganza

In which Tom and Paul return triumphantly to reflect on the latest Nintendo Direct which focused on the Switch 2.

The show offered up an exciting twist on an old favourite, a head-scratching new way to control games, and a low-key confirmation of the impending arrival of one of the most anticipated games for years.

Lots to dig into, so join us for the latest instalment of the podcast that has taken 11 years to reach 42 episodes. Cheers!

Games discussed:

• Mario Kart World
• Mario Kart Tour
• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
• Drag x Drive
• The Duskbloods
• Hollow Knight: Silksong
• The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
• Chibi-Robo!
• Kirby Air Riders
• Donkey Kong Bananza

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41: Playdate Special #2

In which Weeks 2 and 3 of Playdate's Season 1 are experienced and discussed.

Games covered:

• Crankin's Time Travel Adventure
• Boogie Loops
• Lost Your Marbles
• Pick Pack Pup

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Learn more about the Playdate at the official website.

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40: Playdate Special #1

In which Tom and Paul finally receive their Playdate consoles and immediately get to cranking.

 

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Learn more about the Playdate at the official website.

 

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39: The Molyneux Effect / Erica

In which Tom and Paul tackle an FMV game in the hope it can possibly live up to the heady heights of Night Trap.

 

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38: Kids Aren’t Gonna Like This / New Super Lucky’s Tale & Death Come True

In which three games fail to fully impress your intrepid hosts. Is that not selling this episode to you? Hmm. You won't believe what happens next! (It's the end theme. The end theme happens next.)

Games discussed
Balan Wonderworld (00:20)
New Super Lucky's Tale (00:54)
Death Come True (09:52)

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Intro / outro music by 5of6
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