
Remap Radio
Remap 15 - King of the Discourse
Sep 8, 2023
Xalavier Nelson Jr., founder of Strange Scaffold joins Remap Radio to discuss game development stress, being a boss, and their upcoming Max Payne-style game. Cado and Ren talk about playing Cantata, a colorful space tactics game, and Ren explores Chants of Sennar. They also discuss the neglect of the sound team in game development and the reasons behind Bethesda's continued use of their Creator Engine.
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Quick takeaways
- Cantata is a vibrant turn-based strategy game that incorporates elements from Starcraft and Civilization, featuring unique factions and offering a mix of strategic decision-making and tactical combat.
- Chants of Sennar is an engaging puzzle game centered around language and linguistics, where players unravel unique languages and cultures while overcoming language-based puzzles.
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Overview of Cantata
Cantata is a turn-based strategy game that combines elements from games like Starcraft and Civilization. It focuses on military expansion and resource management within different factions. The game features unique and interesting factions, including an evil space empire and eco-terrorist robots. The art style is vibrant and combines elements of Mobius and Mike Mignola. Cantata's campaign structure slowly introduces new chapters and missions, offering a mix of strategic decision-making and tactical combat. The writing and world-building are engaging, with well-crafted dialogues and intriguing faction dynamics. The game recently introduced turn limits, which sparked mixed reactions among the community.
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