Gaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews

DREDGE is a crisply-designed mini-open-world fishing game with a murky, eerie atmosphere. Explore an odd, far-flung archipelago, heave up strange fish and stranger secrets, and piece together the story of this precarious, haunting world. In the roundup: Storyteller, Tchia, Have A Nice Death, and the IGF Award winners: The Case Of The Golden Idol, The Forest Quartet, Immortality, and Betrayal At Club Low. Here's that super cool DREDGE trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZe5kR3UWRA And many thanks to the show’s latest patron, iHenpie! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild.  All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, games, music, editing apps, and so forth. I really appreciate the support, it helps make the show better. If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/   Thanks for listening!

Panzer Dragoon will be well known to ‘90s console gamers. It’s a cult classic dragon-riding rails shooter that first arrived on the Sega Saturn in 1996, and got an unexpected remake for Switch and other modern consoles in 2020. In this episode, we take a rare dive into gaming nostalgia to see how it holds up, and touch on its sequels, Zwei, Orta and the legendary Panzer Dragoon Saga. In the roundup: Pronty, Hi-Fi Rush, DREDGE, & More. Here’s a link to the expertly written review by Solo Wing that I quoted in the show: https://www.panzerdragoonlegacy.com/literature/870-panzer-dragoon-remake-reviewed-by-solo-wing  And many thanks to the show’s latest patron, iHenpie! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, games, music, editing apps, and so forth. I really appreciate the support, it helps make the show better. If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue, with all the games the show has ever recommended: https://t.ly/VmhxU Thanks for listening!

Wild Hearts is an idiosyncratic monster hunting RPG set in a fantasy-samurai world where humanity is beset by wild, aggressive megafauna. You track down these huge, spectacular "kemono" through fun open-world areas, engaging in multi-phase battles using dynamic, mid-battle building. The game's performance is supremely janky, but the addictive combat makes for a thrilling ride.  In the roundup: Dredge, Storyteller, The Forest Cathedral, Sea of Stars. If you'd like to support this show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, games, music, editing apps, and so forth. I really appreciate the support, it helps make the show better. Come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. Check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/ Thanks for listening! 

The Forest Quartet is a lyrical puzzle game about the death of a young singer, and the effect it has on her forest-dwelling bandmates. It's a short game that does a lot with a little, offering glimpses into the lives and minds of each member of the Forest Quartet, as we solve easygoing puzzles to help sooth their varying woes. In the roundup: Wild Hearts, A Little To The Left, and a March indie games preview, including Dredge, Tchia, Project Dew, Terra Nil, Storyteller, The Forest Cathedral, ONI: Road To Being The Mightiest Oni, and more. Also: a big thank you to podcast patrons Soccr, who recently organised the Single Sitting Social play-along channel on the Discord, and DovetailTrue, who made a Steam curator page with all the games ever recommended on the show. Follow it here: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/ If you'd like to join them in supporting the show, head to Patreon, where you can do so from $1 per month: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to join the Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, buying the music, the domain name, and the other costs of producing the pod. I really appreciate the support! If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. Thanks for listening!

This week's show is an interview with Madison Karrh, the solo developer who just release the heartfelt, unusual point 'n' click Birth. We talk about ideas of pouring yourself into a game, learning to draw, and how it feels to put a game out into the world.  In the roundup: Wild Hearts, Psychonauts 2, Psychonauts: The Rhombus of Ruin, and Double Fine's Psycho-Odyssey documentary series. Play Birth: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1889040/Birth Watch Psych-Odyssey: https://youtu.be/AKoy_KMVIyU Also: thank you to podcast patron DovetailTrue, who made a Steam curator page of all the games ever recommended on the podcast, with GOTY sections for the best games of the last few years. Follow it here: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/ If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, software, music, and the other costs of producing the pod. I really appreciate the support! Finally: come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. Thanks for listening!

Birth is short, heartfelt point ’n’ click game in which we navigate a strange line-drawn city, interacting with the bony creatures and odd situations we find there. The puzzles involve playful physics, hidden objects, and pattern-matching mechanics that raise a smile, and evoke the sadness, seriousness and silliness of our fleeting lives. Also: Steam Next demo reviews, including Unmurk, Nine Sols, Full Void, Radio The Universe, Highwater, and more. Check out the GITW Steam curator page here (thanks to Patreon supporter DovetailTrue for making it!): https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/ If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, music, the domain, and the other costs of producing the pod. I really appreciate the support! If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. Thanks for listening!

This was a news-packed week, so first we whip through the big reveals of the Nintendo Direct, and flick through the demo pile at Steam Next Fest, including some new indie games to get excited about. Then, our featured review – a short and sweet rhythm game called Melatonin, that combines pastel colours, soft line art, and lo-fi beats into a dreamy vapourwave experience. You tap and combo your way through the mundane dreams of a sleep-deprived protagonist, and you’re left feeling relaxed, focussed, and optimistic. It slipped out in December, and went a little under the radar – but don't sleep on it! Also: a big thank you to podcast DovetailTrue, who made an amazing Steam curator page with all the games ever recommended on the podcast, with GOTY sections for the best games of the last few years. Follow it here: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/ If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, buying the music, the domain name, and the other costs of producing the pod. I really appreciate the support! If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. Thanks for listening!

Season: A Letter To The Future is a wistful exploration game in which the player cycles through a picturesque, all-but abandoned valley before it’s washed away by an inevitable flood. We document the sights, sound, traditions, and lives of this odd place, recording the details for posterity in a memorable, freewheeling journey. Also: a big thank you to podcast patron DovetailTrue17, who made an amazing Steam curator page featuring all the games ever recommended on the podcast, with GOTY sections for the best games of the last few years. Follow it here: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/ If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, buying the music, the domain name, and the other costs of producing the pod. I really appreciate the support! If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. Thanks for listening!

This year’s game reviews kick off with a pair of gorgeous, undemanding little games – the Short-Hike inspired Lil Gator Game and Sony’s PS5 pack-in, Astro’s Playroom. In the roundup: Lone Ruin, Kirby & The Forgotten Land, Jack Move, A Space For The Unbound, Hi-Fi Rush, and more. Here's the “what game were you most addicted to?” Twitter thread mentioned in the show: https://twitter.com/gaminginthewild/status/1618675499257176065 And a big thank you to shows latest patrons, Gordon and Zap! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, buying the music, the domain name, and the other costs of producing the pod. I really appreciate the support! If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. Thanks for listening!

This episode is a look ahead to all the amazing indie games that we can look forward to in 2023. Sure, sure, there'll be postponements – but here at Gaming In The Wild, we stay optimistic!  On the list: Colossal Cave, Season: A Letter To The Future, Birth, Terra Nil, Tchia, Hyper Light Breaker, Nine Sols, Venba, Planet of Lana, Schim, Dredge, Lorelei & The Laser Eyes, Spirittea, Highwater, Naiad, Thirsty Suitors, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, Sea of Stars, Harold Halibut, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Open Roads, Animal Well, Complex Sky, Death Trash. Shout out to Zap, Gordon and Lawal for joining the show's Patreon recently! Come join us in the cosy podcats supporter Discord, and get nine patron-only bonus episodes, and more fun stuff: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.  Also, feel free to say hi on social media and tell me what I should be playing! :) Find the links at: http://gaminginthewild.com.  And as always, thanks for listening!