The Besties We Really (Rogue)Like Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor and Balatro
Mar 1, 2024
This podcast covers gameplay mechanics and strategies for indie games Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor and Balatro, with a focus on class gameplay, mineral mining, and intense survival gameplay. They also discuss Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Helldivers 2, Riders of Justice, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Elden Ring.
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Innovative Mining Strategy Gameplay
- Deep Rock Galactic Survivor innovates by mixing auto-shooter with tunneling mechanics from mining.
- Digging tunnels creates choke points and escape routes, adding strategic depth to the gameplay.
Enemy AI Enables Tense Escapes
- Enemy AI in Deep Rock Galactic Survivor follows straightforward paths, enabling skillful escapes.
- Timing your movement to dodge hordes heightens tension and rewarding gameplay.
Environment Trumps Synergy Focus
- Deep Rock Galactic Survivor offers more spatial strategy than Vampire Survivors, focusing on environmental manipulation.
- This tradeoff shifts the focus from pure build synergy to tactical positioning and navigation.