1Upsmanship 1Upsmanship: Psychonauts
Jun 1, 2022
Child Michael Swaim challenges his co-host to play his favorite game Psychonauts, while they discuss its story, gameplay mechanics, and unique aesthetic. They debate the game's quality, compare it to other games, and share their experience playing a sequel. They also discuss metal imagery in games, preferences for darker versions, and the impact of triple-A games. Their opinions on Psychonauts and other games are shared, along with mentions of true crime podcasts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Mind: A Look into Psychonauts
02:47 • 23min
Exploring Brains and Game Narratives: A Dive into Psychonauts
25:49 • 18min
Playing a Video Game Sequel and Dealing with Pressure
43:36 • 2min
Psychonauts: Gameplay Highlights
45:25 • 16min
Metal Imagery and Game Preferences
01:01:30 • 6min
Discussion on mid-budget and low-budget games, triple-A experiences, and corporatizing the game
01:07:41 • 2min
Discussion of Project Expectations and Multiple Podcast Ads
01:09:11 • 4min
Opinions on the Game Psychonauts
01:12:56 • 7min
True Crime, Scandals, and Inspiring Quotes
01:20:12 • 2min