Bits of Time

Season 1 Game 9

Larry continues with his mission to destroy all Nintendo IPs.

Michael knows it's a flawed experience, but he can't deny his Bomberman love.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:33) Time Spent

(02:45) History Class

(03:03) Dropping Bombs with the OST

(04:00) Incomprehensible Fun

(05:40) Single Player Focused Bomberman Game

(11:19) Redeeming Qualities

(15:12) Collectibles Keep You Going

(16:21) Switching Up for the Worse

(19:15) Level Switching Up for the Better

(22:30) Saturation of Bomberman & Mario 64's Shadow

(29:55) Unlocks & Extras

(34:20) The Quick Bits

(35:15) Outro

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

Twitters:

Larry

Michael

Instagram:

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Season 1 Game 8

Larry doesn't find a single stand-out feature in this one.

Michael compares the humor to Paper Mario.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:53) Time Spent

(02:53) History Class

(04:02) Game Length

(05:56) Character Connection vs Fluid Gameplay

(07:22) Humor

(09:43) Story Bits

(12:19) Ending Dungeon Story

(18:08) Combat System

(21:54) Indie JRPG

(23:55) Music

(24:38) Merged Experience

(30:05) Kookie Character

(31:45) The Push To Keep Remaking JRPG's

(35:04) Outro

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

Twitters:

Larry

Michael

Instagram:

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Season 1 Game 7

A Couch Cooperative Extravaganza.

Each brother has lots of love to give, but also were left with no desire to replay.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(1:12) Time Spent

(01:40) History Class

(03:55) Non-Nostalgia Feels

(05:17) The Driveless Nature of a Genre

(08:17) Replayability

(13:45) Boss Battles

(17:04) An Old IP in a New Beat'em Up19

(19:03) The Resurgence of Old Games

(23:30) Approachability

(27:15) The Quick Bits

(28:48) Outro

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

Twitters:

Larry

Michael

Instagram:

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Season 1 Game 6

Larry likes Quake's package.

Michael is infuriated by boss fights.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:21) History Class

(08:19) Stopping Point: Ice Block

(10:56) Continuing Point: Fluid & Bundle

(13:05) Quake got Doomed

(16:50) Let Me Fight! Also Spikes!

(22:35) Level Design

(24:55) Experiencing the Past

(31:52) The Quick Bit Questions

(37:12) Outro

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

Twitters:

Larry

Michael

Instagram:

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Season 1 Game 5

Larry thinks this game was created by modders.

Michael's fury for the beast is overflowing.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:28) History Class

(02:02) Time Spent

(03:05) Never Alone Always Bundled

(03:40) Mario Brothers History

(04:50) The Nitty Gritty

(06:40) Larry Starts to Complain

(09:34) Cold and Lifeless World

(11:24) Transitioning to an Open World Mario

(13:54) Favorite Island

(16:45) Love/Hate of the Ice Skate

(18:46) Big Bad Bowser + The Story

(21:30) Pacing Concerns

(23:48) Giga Meow

(24:55) Back to Pacing Concerns

(26:34) Beyond 50 

(27:19) Bowser Jr

(29:05) The Cat vs the Rest + Inventory

(32:20) Plessie Racing and the Final Bowser Bashing

(35:04) 3D World and Bowsers Fury

(36:38) Open World Mario Incoming?

(38:47) Quick Bits

(40:22) Outro

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

Twitters:

Larry

Michael

Instagram:

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Season 1 Game 4

Larry spent a long time on a game he's conflicted on.

Michael is in Limbo as to whether he'll ever play again.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:05) Time Spent

(01:36) History Class

(03:30) Class Free Design

(04:50) Where's the Loot?

(08:57) Tantalizing Themes

(11:50) Maps and Peeps and Troubles

(24:25) Hate Playing

(27:28) Ways to Play & Fixes

(34:30) The Quick Bits

(38:14) Outro

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

Twitters:

Larry

Michael

Instagram:

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Season 1 Game 3

Larry can't fathom why people would play this game.

Michael took the time to beat it twice and he's got insights to share.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:50) Time Spent

(03:20) History Class

(04:48) The Troubles With Zero

(08:00) Those Controls

(13:05) Attachment Rates & Wii U Woes

(15:10) Star Fox Future Remake, Rogue, Platformer

(26:00) The Quick Bits

(29:29) Outro

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

Twitters:

Larry

Michael

Instagram:

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Season 1 Game 2

Larry finds a way to sneak in a Bioshock reference.

Michael is annoyed with achievement titles.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:05) Time Spent

(02:09) History Class

(04:06) The Vessel

(05:34) Is it Worth the Money

(10:12) Atmospheric Storytelling 

(14:30) What is Happening in the World + Larry Spoils His Favorite Moment

(19:44) The Ending Sequence

(21:07) Enough Gameplay

(28:42) The Quick Bits

(32:28) Our Favorite Moments

(37:34) The Sequel

(40:27) Emotional Co-op

(42:23) Outro

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

Twitters:

Larry

Michael

Two brothers saving you time.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Thank You and Welcome

(01:58) Bits of Time Schedule

(03:00) Socials and Updates

(03:39) The Past & The Now

(05:09) One Genre

(07:50) Final Fantasy Vs Tales Of

(09:30) Outro

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

Twitters:

Larry

Michael

Instagram:

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Season 1 Game 1

Larry admits to being a Zelda Hater.

Michael champions this smaller Zelda adventure.

Episode Bits:

(00:00) Intro

(01:05) Time Spent

(01:48) History Class

(05:10) 2D Vs 3D Zelda

(06:14) Dungeons

(11:40) Unique Perspectives

(13:31) Get'em Small

(15:56) The Quick Bits

(19:22) Princess Saving

(22:16) Gorgeous Artstyle 

(27:45) Nostalgia Doses

(30:13) Kinstone Tinder & Simple Zelda

(32:48) Adventure Trigger Woes

(35:38) OST Highs

(36:41) Metacritic Depression & Worth your Time

(38:45) Outro

We ask the simple question, is this game worth your time? Two brothers trying to save you time on video games.

Twitters:

Larry

Michael

Instagram:

bitsoftimemedia