We are joined by Gary Butterfield of the Duckfeed.tv network of podcasts to discuss the new collaboration between Brace Yourself Games and Nintendo, Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda. Yes, that’s the full title. This unlikely combination draws on the rhythm-action gameplay of Necrodancer and the art, characters, and overworld structure of the Zelda series (especially Link to the Past) to create a merger that, while never a perfect fit, surprisingly works!

In this episode we’re also announcing The Short Game’s new Patreon. We have big plans for the show going forward and we need your help to achieve them. Patrons will also get access to our Short Game Discord, where we discuss short games, plan episodes, and have the book-club-style discussions that precede every episode of the show. We hope you’ll support us, and we look forward to building a community!

Cadence of Hyrule is exclusive to the Switch, and costs $25. Expect it to take around 8 hours to complete.

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You can support the show by contributing on Patreon. Supporters at any level get access to our Discord, where we discuss games, plan episodes, and talk about what we are playing in real time. You can also support us by writing a review on Apple Podcasts!

Your hosts this week were:

• Raygan Kelly – @raygank
• Laura Nash – @laurajnash
• Shane Kelly – @8bitshane
• Nate Heininger – @natestl

With special guest Gary Butterfield – @garybuh

Gary has been kind enough to join us for several episodes over the years:

• 155: West of Loathing
• 47: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
• 26a: The Walking Dead
• 26b: The Walking Dead Part 2
• 24: Watch Out For Fireballs!

• (03:56) - The Short Game Has A Patreon!