The Besties What Even Is a Video Game?! (Grab Bag!)
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Nov 7, 2025 This week delves into a mystery game that feels like a novel, and a historic interactive film that emphasizes political intrigue. The hosts explore the addictiveness of simulators, highlighting PowerWash Simulator 2's satisfying mechanics. They also discuss inventive jigsaw puzzle mechanics in Strange Jigsaws, and the narrative depth of Road to Empress. From Mortal Kombat's historical context to a mix of gaming nostalgia and book recommendations, the conversation is a delightful grab bag of gaming insights.
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Recover Fast And Focus Each Hour
- Use the game's auto-save slots to recover instead of restarting when you hit a fail state.
- Focus each hour on solving a single mystery thread rather than talking to everyone aimlessly.
Clues Become Accumulation, Not Eureka
- Seance prioritizes narrative breadth and atmosphere over rigorous solvability like Obra Dinn.
- Many clues become obvious once collected, turning deduction into accumulation rather than inference.
Power Washing As Relaxing Coop Loop
- Russ praised Power Wash Simulator 2 as a low-coordination co-op that gives a dopamine cleaning loop.
- He described soap cooldown changes and hub-world furniture as smart quality-of-life improvements.
