Tales from the Backlog

156: Mouthwashing (with Ash Parrish)

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Mouthwashing (Wrong Organ, 2024) is a rare horror game that gets scarier after you finish the game. Its nonlinear structure, reality-blurring presentation and subtle (at times) storytelling leave you to put the pieces together yourself. Once you do that, you'll find a strikingly real story where the most unbelievable thing is the fact that it takes place in outer space. We had a great discussion on the show about what this game says about certain types of leaders, what "taking responsibility" means, analogues to the games industry and much more!

Guest info: Ash Parrish, journalist and critic for The Verge.

  • Find her work here https://www.theverge.com/authors/ash-parrish
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    • Content warnings for Mouthwashing: https://www.doesthedogdie.com/media/1312968

    TIMESTAMPS

    • Title Card 0:00
    • Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 0:16
    • Story Setup/Themes Overview/Presentation 9:30
    • Closing Thoughts/Recommendations/Housekeeping 30:54
    • SPOILER WALL 37:50

      • Music used in the episode is credited to Martin Halldin. You can purchase the soundtrack on Steam. Tracks used:

      • Main Theme
      • Medium Rare
      • The Windows are Plastic
      • Dragonbreath Theme
      • Heroes

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