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Back to SearchHerdling is Beautiful, But is it Fun?
Episode 462
This week, The Besties wrangle fantastical beasts in the new herding game, Herdling. It’s a beautiful throwback to the atmospheric games of the PS2 era. But your enjoyment will depend on your gaming …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
How video game movies got good: A Post Games bonus
Episode 461
Hey Besties listeners. This is a special, one-off feed drop of Plante's new show, Post Games. We hope you enjoy it! We will return to the regular Besties cadence this Friday with our episode on Herdl…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Sword of the Sea is Like Journey on a Hoverboard
Episode 460
Sword of the Sea is the closest game yet to a Journey sequel. The new game from Giant Squid sends a silent, heroic character through a desert on a magical sword that fills the world with life-giving …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mafia Is One of the Strangest, Messiest AAA Games Ever Released
Episode 459
Mafia: The Old Country is one of the most visually extravagant AAA video games we’ve ever played. And yet, there’s very little game to be found in this strange, disjointed, but decadent tale of organ…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
A Great Game for Every Genre
Episode 458
Want a prehistoric riff on Metroidvanias? Crave a life-consuming multiplayer survival adventure? Yearn for the olden times of point-and-click adventures? This week, The Besties spotlight new delectab…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Year of the Video Game Ninja
Episode 457
The first of two new Ninja Gaiden games has arrived! The developers of Blasphemous have produced a 2D retro-inspired action game worthy of the original entries on the NES. Are we living in a golden a…
Published on 3 months ago
Mario + Hulk + Red Faction = Donkey Kong Bananza
Episode 456
Donkey Kong Bananza isn't the game we expected Nintendo would create to launch the Switch 2. But we're so glad they made this weird, wonderful, and inverted platformer. Who needs to jump when you can…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Want a New GBA-style Zelda? Try This Indie Game
Episode 455
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo looks and feels like a lost Game Boy Advance game, but with all of the quality of life improvements of a modern game. We talk about what makes it a great game to fill …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Deltraune Isn’t Finished Just Yet, But You Should Play It Now
Episode 454
This week, The Besties talk about Deltarune Chapters 1-4. Though a few more chapters are on the way, now’s a great time to try the Undertale follow-up. We explain why. Plus, the gang brings a bundle …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
In The Alters, Life Comes at You Fast
Episode 453
The Alters is one of the year’s most interesting games, blending experimental sci-fi narrative with a clever management simulation. The Besties talk about how the game’s mechanics clock together, why…
Published on 4 months ago