Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast RPG Hidden Gems 2025 w/ Lucas White
Dec 22, 2025
In this discussion, video game critic Lucas White dives into 2025's hidden RPG gems, showcasing titles like Shujinkou, a language-driven dungeon crawler that integrates Japanese learning, and House of Necrosis, a thrilling blend of Resident Evil and Mystery Dungeon. He praises Crescent Tower's nostalgic Wizardry vibe and recommends the remastered Suikoden classics. The panel also tackles the ethics of AI in game development, sparking a lively debate and raising questions about the industry's future.
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Language-Driven Dungeon Crawling
- Shujinkou combines a first-person dungeon crawler with Japanese learning mechanics that tie kana to combat effectiveness.
- Lucas White highlights its modular language options and unique
FMV As A Communal Viewing Experience
- Eric Van Allen watched others play Road to Empress and enjoyed the communal viewing experience more than playing.
- He found FMV court-intrigue games especially compelling when shared with friends.
Classes Affect Exploration Too
- Crescent Tower revives Wizardry-style mechanics while adding class abilities that affect exploration outside combat.
- Lucas White notes these out-of-combat class tools change party composition strategy and mapping decisions.