The Resties celebrate Halloween with a discussion on World of Horror, a Japanese horror game inspired by Junji Ito. They also share parenting struggles and brainstorm solutions, funny parenting mishaps, and review horror and Metroidvania video games. They discuss unique art styles, challenging gameplay mechanics, and tease each other about Alan Wake.
World of Horror is a Japanese horror game inspired by retro text adventures and Junji Ito.
Laika: Aged Through Blood is a gorey and cute game that is discussed on the podcast.
Deep dives
The documentary on esports player Amsa and his journey with Super Smash Bros. Melee
The summary discusses a YouTube documentary that focuses on Amsa, an esports player known for his mastery of Super Smash Bros. Melee. The documentary explores his journey to make Yoshi, an initially unpopular character, viable in competitive play. It delves into the challenges he faced and the impact he made on the Smash Bros. community, making it engaging even for those not deeply familiar with esports. Overall, it provides an interesting glimpse into the world of competitive gaming.
The 50th anniversary of The Exorcist and The Wicker Man
The summary highlights the 50th anniversary of two iconic horror films, The Exorcist and The Wicker Man. It mentions their enduring popularity and impact in the horror genre, emphasizing that both films still hold up as unsettling and compelling cinema experiences. It briefly mentions key elements of the films, such as The Exorcist's reputation as one of the scariest movies ever made and The Wicker Man's incorporation of Japanese folklore horror. Overall, the summary encourages viewers to revisit these classics during the Halloween season.
Recommendation for the book 'From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Horror Games'
The summary introduces the book 'From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Horror Games' by Bitmap Books. It highlights that the book covers 130 horror games across 70 different platforms, offering an extensive exploration of the genre. The summary mentions that the book features stunning pixel art and captures the essence of classic games exceptionally well. It includes a random page recommendation from the book, focusing on the game '3D Monster Maze' for the ZX81, providing details about the game's ranking and memory requirements. The summary concludes by expressing the value of the book for horror gaming enthusiasts.
Happy Halloween! This week, The Resties celebrate the spooky season with World of Horror, the Japanese horror game inspired by retro text adventures and the artist Junji Ito. Plus, we shine the spotlight on Laika: Aged Through Blood, a game that's as gorey as it is cute. Find all the games discussed on the show by subscribing to our newsletter at besties.fan!
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