Gaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews

This week, our featured game is Apple Arcade's very own JRPG epic: Fantasian. Made by the producer of the original Final Fantasy series, it's a loving tribute to classic JRPGs past, with all of the charm and eccentricity that entails. You can come say hi and follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch via http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild. If you'd to support the show on Patreon, I'm very grateful – in return, you get exclusive episodes, sale recommendations, and an invite to the show’s Discord community – go to http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild for more info. You can also support the show via Ko-Fi if that’s your preferred creator platform: http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. And as always, thanks for listening!

This week I delved into the mysteries of Melmouth Forest in Apple Arcade gem NUTS (also available on Steam and Switch). Just what are those squirrels up to? Well, I won’t tell you, because it’s a spoiler-free show – but I will tell you about the art, sound, gameworld and mechanics of this Iceland-made indie title. Also mentioned: Bioshock Infinite, King of Seas, Cozy Grove, and Fallout 4 (yep, I'm still playing it). If you'd like to support the show on Patreon, for only $1/$3/$5 a month, you'll get my gratitude, plus exclusive episodes, sale recommendations, and an invite to the show’s Discord community. Go to http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild for more info.  You can also make a one-off tip via Ko-Fi if that’s your preferred creator platform: http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. Finally, come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch via http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild.  And as always, thanks for listening!

This week's game is the fascinating conversation-based future road trip simulator Signs Of The Sojourner. I really loved this game, and I highly recommend trying it out! Also mentioned: Cozy Grove, Streets of Rage 4 and Bioshock Infinite. If you'd to support the show on Patreon and help me hit my new patron goal, I'm very grateful – in return, you get exclusive episodes, sale recommendations, and an invite to the show’s Discord community – go to http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild for more info. You can also support the show via Ko-Fi if that’s your preferred creator platform: http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. You can also say hi via Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch: http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild. As always, thanks for listening!

This week’s episode is about Iris and the Giant, a beautifully realised deck-battling game about a young girl’s journey through the underworld of her own imagination. Also mentioned: Subnautica Below Zero, Signs of the Sojourner, The Solitaire Conspiracy. You can come say hi and follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch via http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild.  If you'd to support the show on Patreon, I'm very grateful – in return, you get exclusive episodes, sale recommendations, and an invite to the show’s Discord community – go to http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild for more info.  You can also support the show via Ko-Fi if that’s your preferred creator platform: http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. And as always, thanks for listening!

This week it's time to take up the Techno-Sword, become one with the Trichroma, and ride the Servo-Horse to victory in the Digital Kingdom of compelling high-retro pixel-art hack 'n' slasher Narita Boy.  Also mentioned: The Longing & Bioshock Infinite.  Also: many thanks to Stephan for being the show's newest Patreon Patron! If you'd to join him in supporting the show, I'm very grateful – in return, you get exclusive episodes, sale recommendations, and an invite to the show’s Discord community. Go to http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild for more info. You can also support the show via Ko-Fi if that’s your preferred creator platform: http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild.  Say hi and follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch via http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild. And as always, thanks for listening!

Paradise Killer is a truly odd detective game, mixing a Miami Vice 1980s aesthetic with brutalist architecture, Lovecraftian gods, demonic possession, murder, class commentary, and sexy synth pop. We stay spoiler-free on the details of The Crime To End All Crimes in this 20-minute review. Also mentioned: Narita Boy, The Longing, Art Squool, Immortals: Fenyx Rising; thanks go to Patreon patron Broken Pixel - http://twitter.com/brokenpixelchat - for recommending The Longing, and game streamer Kerlsburgers - https://twitter.com/kerlsburgers - for being the show's newest patron! If you'd to join Kerls by supporting the show on Patreon, I'm very grateful – in return, you get exclusive episodes, sale recommendations, and an invite to the show’s Discord community. Go to http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild for more info. You can also support the show via Ko-Fi if that’s your preferred creator platform: http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. You can also say hi and follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch via http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild.  And as always, thanks for listening!

This week I strapped on an enchanted helmet and did some dungeon-diving in the cosy and enjoyable shopkeeping roguelite Moonlighter. Also mentioned: Thomas Was Alone looks great on Switch, bouncing off the puzzling world of Mirrormoon EP, and another stint with the intensely addictive mobile game Threes. You can come say hi and follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch via http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild. If you'd to support the show on Patreon, I'm very grateful – in return, you get exclusive episodes, sale recommendations, and an invite to the show’s Discord community – go to http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild for more info. You can also support the show via Ko-Fi if that’s your preferred creator platform: http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. And as always, thanks for listening!

This week’s episode looks at Fez, the classic 2012 indie platform game that made its way to Switch this week. It’s as wonderful today as it was upon release, and I talk through its high points (aesthetic, music, gameplay) and a few of the low ones (that map - my god!). Also mentioned: Ring Fit Adventure, Forgotten Fields, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Thanks to my latest Patron supporter Major Jennyral. You can come say hi and follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch via http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild. If you'd to support the show on Patreon, I'm very grateful – in return, you get exclusive episodes, sale recommendations, and an invite to the show’s Discord community – go to http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild for more info. You can also support the show via Ko-Fi if that’s your preferred creator platform: http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. And as always, thanks for listening!

For episode number fifty, I revisited the featured game of episode one – the classic open-world saga Horizon Zero Dawn – to explore the impressive Frozen Wilds DLC. There's also a review of Aggro Crab's colourful rogue-like dungeon crawler Going Under, and we finish with some fun listener questions. You can come say hi and follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch via http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild. If you'd to support the show on Patreon, I'm very grateful – in return, you get exclusive episodes, sale recommendations, and an invite to the show’s Discord community – go to http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild for more info. You can also support the show via Ko-Fi if that’s your preferred creator platform: http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. And as always, thanks for listening!

This week I explored the bed of a far-future ocean in Shinsekai: Into The Depths. This exploration-focussed Metroidvania feels like an indie game, but it was actually developed by Capcom Japan specifically for Apple Arcade. As of late 2020, it's also available on Nintendo Switch, where it definitely qualifies as a hidden gem for fans of underwater games, Metroidvanias, and sci-fi with a Japanese flavour. You can come say hi and follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch via http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild. You can also support the show on Patreon to get exclusive episodes, sale recommendations, and an invite to the show’s Discord community via http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. You can also support the show at Ko-Fi if that’s your preferred creator platform: http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. And as always, thanks for listening!