Gaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews

This week I visited the picturesque Pacific Northwestern town of Bright Falls for a psychologically horrorifying and thrilling vacay via 'Alan Wake.' It was like a step back in time, not only in the town's atmosphere, but in terms of the console itself, because I borrowed an Xbox 360 solely to play this game. Sure, it's a lot of effort for one game... but the thing is, 'Alan Wake' is the only other game set in the Remedy universe that also contains 'Control' (see episode 2 for more on that). Alan Wake is a spiritual prequel to that game, and it was a lot of fun to talk it over. Also, the second part of the show covers my non-review of 'Bleak Sword', a chat about the wider Xbox 360 catalogue, and the story of my puppy-sitting travails. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch via http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild. The outro music is 'Possum Springs' from Night In The Woods - but it at https://infiniteammo.bandcamp.com. And as always, thanks for listening!

It's been a quiet spell for new games lately, so this episode takes on a few indie classics. Firewatch was on sale recently, so it's doing the rounds once more – I take a spoiler-free stroll through the beautiful Wyoming forest with main characters Henry and Delilah. Next up, some first impressions of Supergiant's Bastion and the Japanese-mythology-inspired action-adventure Okami. Finally, I round up some some DS and 3DS titles I've been enjoying, and talk about A Mortician's Tale from the recent Itch Bundle for the BLM movement, and recommend some other games podcasts. You can come say hi, recommend games, and follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch at http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild. Thanks for listening!

Action-RPG-adventure game Hyper Light Drifter is something of a legendary indie game. It's a gorgeous pixel-art world, drenched in neon and pastel colour and soundtracked by a haunting ambient synth score. It's also famously difficult, with intense wave-based combat arenas and some hard-as-nails bosses, leading to a lot of understandable bounces and ragequits. We talk about all this and more in a spoiler-free half-hour look at a contemporary indie classic. Find the game on Switch, Steam, iOS, PS4 and Xbox. Soundtrack by Disasterpeace. Follow the show on Twitch, Twitter, Instagram and elsewhere: http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild.

This episode is about Fumito Ueda's The Last Guardian. Nine years in the making, it's the follow-up to Shadow of the Colossus – only this time, the colossus in question is Trico, a remarkable giant cat-dog-bird hybrid with a mind of its own. Playing as a young boy in a vast, abandoned, labyrinthine city, you must bond with this fascinating beast to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and travel ever upwards towards the mysterious white tower at the city's peak. It's a game with glorious highs and regrettable lows, all of which are discussed in detail. There's a spoiler break around the 30 minute mark, after which some plot details are revealed. If you enjoy the show, feel free to come say hi on Twitter, Twitch, Youtube, Instagram and elsewhere via http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild. Music by Takeshi Furukawa and the London Symphony Orchestra.

The Last Of Us 2 is a game that's ignited discussion across the gaming community. It's an emotionally gruelling journey that takes some unexpected swerves in both narrative and game design. It's an emotional whirlwind that, much like the original, leaves the player blinking at the screen in disbelief. To try and untangle "what just happened", I invited Dani, aka gamer, Twitter personality, streamer and YouTuber Girl With Box, to sit down for an in-depth spoilercast that discusses the themes, characters, plot twists, scary moments and dizzying story decisions of this landmark PS4 title.  Follow Girl With Box on Twitter at http://twitter.com/girlwithbox. Follow the show on Twitter, Twitch, Instagram, YouTube and elsewhere at: http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild.

Our featured game this week is 'Ruiner', a twin-stick shooter with light narrative/RPG elements in a dark cyberpunk world. It’s a 2017 game published by Devolver Digital that's getting a second life as a fresh Switch port, and we discuss the ups and downs of the game, and whether it could could “do a Hollow Knight” and blow up because of its Switch release. Secondly, following on from last episode, we talk through the 'Left Behind' DLC, which fills in some blanks of the story of 'The Last of Us', and sheds light on Ellie’s past in some flashback sequences. (Note: there are, necessarily, some plot spoilers for the first 'Last of Us' game in this section). Thirdly, we through some spoiler-free first impressions of 'The Last Of Us Part II', including the vastly upgraded visuals, the improved combat, upgrades and skill tree system, and some other tweaks and differences that stand out. Finally, as we just passed the halfway point of 2020, we talk through the main game of the year contenders so far, and some games that could still come along and snatch the crown. 'Ruiner' is out now on Steam, Switch, X-Box and PS4. 'Left Behind' is available on PS4 (currently on PSNow) and comes as part of 'The Last Of US: Remastered' package. 'The Last Of Us Pt. II' is out now on PS4. Find the show on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube and Instagram: http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild

Hey hey! In this week’s episode, I serve up an eccentric-game sandwich, with Katamari Damacy: Reroll and The Good Time Garden as the very weird and possibly-poisonous bread, and Coffee Talk as the… tasty mocha visual-novel filling. Because this metaphor is going so well….for dessert? A 20-minute spoiler-laden tableside monologue on my *complex feelings* about the finale of The Last Of Us: Remastered. You’re welcome. Free hand sanitiser on the way out. Tips accepted.  Timestamps: 4:36 - Katamari Damacy 13:23 - Coffee Talk 17:25  - The Good Time Garden 22:11 - The Last Of US: Remastered *SPOILER WARNING* Come say hi on Twitter, Twitch and Insta: http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild. Get Katamari Damacy: Reroll and Coffee Talk in the Nintendo Switch eShop. Play The Good Time Garden: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1200860/The_Good_Time_Garden/ Play The Last of Us: Remastered on PS4. Outro music from Mutazione. Buy the soundtrack here. https://akuparagames.bandcamp.com/album/mutazione-original-game-soundtrack And as always, thanks for listening!

With The Last of Us 2 and Paper Mario: Origami King about to drop, I decided to backtrack and play the last entry in each series for the first time. With no spoilers beyond basic early-game plot points, I discuss my experience at the halfway point of The Last of Us, praising its world building, character development and notable cohesion. Neo Cab is praised for its intimate and well-rendered nocturnal taxi driver story. Paper Mario: Sticker Stars comes in for some critique for falling foul of basic point 'n' click tropes. Finally, I discuss the downside of Jedi: Fallen Order's Metroid-inspired level design.  The Last Of US Remastered is available to play on PlayStation 4, and free for PSNow subscribers. The soundtrack by Gustavo Santaolalla is here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2GFFxj8aR2XpwIMYanOPjh Neo Cab is currently on offer on Steam. Get the soundtrack at https://obfusc.bandcamp.com Check out Itch.io to discover the titles discussed in their Bundle for Racial Justice. Paper Mario: Origami King comes out on Nintendo Switch on July 17th. Join me for chats and streams on Twitter, Twitch and Instagram.

Hi everyone! In this episode I taken on some BIG GAMES like Death Stranding and Jedi: Fallen Order, having played the first three hours of each game side by side. I also dip into the indie wonderland of Apple Arcade via the dizzying Manifold Garden, the relaxing Mutazione, and a glimpse of Neo Cab.  In the Q&A, the debate rages on Death Stranding, and we discuss if you should take the plunge on Apple Arcade. All this and more... enjoy! Join the conversation on Twitter, Twitch & Instagram at @gaminginthewild. Buy the Mutazione soundtrack here: https://akuparagames.bandcamp.com/album/mutazione-original-game-soundtrack. Buy the Night In The Woods soundtrack here: https://infiniteammo.bandcamp.com/album/night-in-the-woods-vol-1-at-the-end-of-everything. Find out more about Manifold Garden here: http://manifold.garden.

This episode I review two critically divisive AAA games that – despite huge budgets – are often described as underrated or overlooked. Join me as I dive into the near-future of Quantic Dream’s ‘Detroit: Become Human’ and the far-future dystopia of Avalanche Studio’s ‘Mad Max’. We finish with some Twitter comments on the games – follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @gaminginthewild to join the conversation, and find me on Twitch to chat in real time while I play the games. Twitter: http://twitter.com/gaminginthewild Instagram: http://instagram.com/gaminginthewild Twitch: http://twitch.tv/gaminginthewild Thanks for listening!