Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Tekken 8, Enshrouded
Feb 2, 2024
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The podcast covers a range of interesting topics including the highly anticipated games Like a Dragon and Tekken 8, the experiences of embracing the rain, gameplay features and combat mechanics of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, limitations of the open world in New Vegas, Enshrouded and Valheim, procedural generation in survival craft genre games, and the launch and gameplay experience of Tekken 8. They also discuss game mods created using the Gold Source engine and their obsession with World of Warcraft.
Enshrouded offers a curated and handmade open world with a clever ticking clock mechanism and impressive digging mechanics.
Tekken 7 is a highly anticipated and praised fighting game with depth, variety, and a strong online community.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon - Infinite Wealth provides an enjoyable open-world RPG experience with humorous characters, engaging quests, and well-crafted mini-games.
Deep dives
Enshrouded: A Handmade World In the Survival Craft Genre
Enshrouded is a third-person survival crafting game that offers a curated and handmade open world. With a focus on exploration, quests, and dungeons, Enshrouded provides a unique experience in the survival craft genre. The game introduces a clever ticking clock mechanism through a fungal mist that shrouds certain areas, adding pressure and excitement to the gameplay. The digging mechanic in Enshrouded is also impressively implemented, allowing players to dig tunnels, create bases, and even dig dungeons. Early access to Enshrouded offers a substantial amount of content, showcasing beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay.
Techen: King Returns in a Thrilling Sequel
Techen 7 is a highly anticipated sequel in the popular fighting game series. Released in 2017, the game has continued to receive support and updates, making it a favorite among fighting game enthusiasts. The gameplay of Techen 7 is praised for its depth and variety, allowing players to choose from a diverse roster of characters. Fans of the series will be thrilled to see the return of King, a beloved character known for his wrestling moves. With ranked matches and a strong online community, Techen 7 offers an exciting and competitive fighting game experience.
Infinite Wealth: A Banger in the Yakuza Series
Yakuza: Like a Dragon - Infinite Wealth is the latest installment in the Yakuza series, offering a unique open-world experience set in America. The game follows the story of Ichiban, an ex-yakuza member who ventures into a new city and encounters various challenges and adventures. With its humorous and charming characters, engaging quests, and fun-filled combat system, Infinite Wealth provides an enjoyable gaming experience. The game's visual aesthetics and attention to detail, along with its well-crafted mini-games and dungeons, make it a must-play for fans of the Yakuza series and open-world RPGs.
The Exciting and Terrifying Gameplay of the New Game
The podcast episode discusses the gameplay experience of a new game, highlighting the excitement and terror that comes from playing online against other characters. The speaker mentions the diverse range of characters in the game, which adds to the thrill of learning different gameplay styles on the fly. There is also a story mode with intense cutscenes and fights. The speaker praises the game's high energy and fast-paced nature, comparing it to the excitement of playing games in arcades. They also mention the option to customize characters and change the soundtrack to previous games in the series.
The Nostalgic Appeal of Immersive Sim Games
The podcast briefly mentions the immersive sim genre and explores the idea of reclassifying games into different genres. The speakers joke about games like "Half-Life" being labeled as dating sims or "Mass Effect" being categorized as a dating sim in the Steam store. This playful discussion leads to the suggestion that certain games, particularly friendship-centric or narrative-focused ones, could be classified as "friendship killers" or have a friendship genre tag. The speakers also reference their own experiences with games like "Garry's Mod" and the unique interactions they had with other players. The conversation ends with a humorous mention of a game called "BoneCraft" that combines sex, RPG, hack and slash, shooter, and sci-fi elements.
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Chapters:
0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:31 - California Weather Woes 0:09:15 - Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth 0:31:15 - Enshrouded 0:43:47 - Tekken 8 0:54:02 - Q: What are your favourite Half-Life/Source Engine mods? 0:57:38 - Q: Are there any games you think fit in unrelated genres? 1:04:52 - Noclip Updates 1:06:37 - Sign Off
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