Tales from the Backlog

42: Spec Ops: The Line (with Chris Coplien - Retro Hangover)


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There are games with good stories, there are games with great gameplay, and there are games where gameplay directly feeds into the story to create an experience you'll never forget. Spec Ops: The Line (Yager Development, 2012) is one of those games. Chris Coplien from Retro Hangover joins Dave for a discussion about the incredible things that this game does.

TIMESTAMPS:

Intros and Personal Histories 00:54
Story Setup and Themes 14:49
Combat and Gameplay 39:37
Final Thoughts 53:54
Spoiler Wall 59:44

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