Gaming Under The Influence

Gaming Under The Influence

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Gaming Under The Influence episodes

  • The Worst Soulslike I Have Ever Played - Lords of the Fallen

    We've played every 3D soulslike game at GreenDragonCVR. None have been so terrible as 2023's Lords of the Fallen. A total absence of enemy and boss variety; tedious progression and level design; a goofy and cartoonish world conveyed with comically poor writing,; these factors combine to make this the singular worst soulslike game made in the history of the genre.

    16 min
  • How to Enjoy Soulslike Games

    Playing Soulslike games is not about skill nor strength of will. It is entirely about state of mind: [about] enjoying the act of playing, with no concern for outcomes. Join Alex and Mike for a discussion of how to approach and ejoy soulslike games.

    17 min
  • The Top 5 Soulslike Games Not Developed by FromSoftware

    Join Alex & Mike for a review of the best soulslike games from developers other than FromSoftware. Science-fictional settings, impressive scale, directional parrying & third-person shooting are amongst the features that make these games stand out in an increasingly crowded genre.

    22 min
  • The Hardest Soulslike: Lies of P

    Lies of P is the first true equal of Fromsoft's own games, capturing the themes and mechanical complexities that make Miyazaki's work special. Further, it is the hardest soulslike ever made, particularly for parry design, boss patterns and the commitment required to best even mid-game bosses.

    26 min
  • Xbox Wants Nintendo: Why Monopolies are Bad for Gaming
    Phil Spencer’s ambition to acquire Nintendo for Xbox has been the talk of the town this week. Join Alex & Mike for a discussion of why such an acquisition would lead to the production of sub par games. When creatives lack control of their own financial interests, they inevitably become the instrument of another party’s financial ambitions.
    30 min
  • How to Start Playing Soulslike Games in 2023
    Outsiders view the soulslike genre as impenetrable, and for good reason. Steep learning curves, absent tutorials, abstract themes and storytelling all make it difficult for newcomers to begin playing games in the genre. Join Alex and Mike for an introduction to soulslike games via five of the most accessible titles. Only “pure soulslike” games (with no easy mode) are included.
    19 min
  • Armored Core VI & Starfield: Exceeding Expectations
    Expectations were high for these long-awaited releases from Bethesda and Fromsoft. Both are clear successes. Join Mike and Alex for a discussion of worldbuilding, story and gameplay in Armored Core 6 and Starfield.
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    24 min
  • Remnant 2 Review
    Join Alex & Mike for a review of 2023's Remnant II, a soulslike with procedural level generation and third-person shooting from Gunfire Games.
    21 min
  • Final Fantasy XVI - Lore & Spoiler Discussion
    Alex and Mike return to the lore of Final Fantasy XVI. After some initial disappointment with the worldbuilding, the boys have come to appreciate the broader strokes of the story and world, despite some lingering distaste for bearer-related plot beats.
    24 min

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Video game commentary, philosophy, streams & full game walkthroughs. Soulslike, RPG & survival game focus.