How Long To Beat

Alex, Paula, and Ric are back after a brief recording hiatus with some big updates on what they've beaten, retired, and been playing. They've played so much in fact, that there was no time for a topic this week! So strap in for a big ole episode about games games games. They still found time for the new and improved How Long To Beat? The Game! though.

HowLongToBeat forums - https://howlongtobeat.com/forum

Discord - https://discord.gg/v5F26Dk

Email - [email protected]

Music - Ian Edward

Graphic design - M4thew

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:10 - Beaten

01:05:25 - Retired

01:09:23 - Playing

01:54:24 - HLTB The Game

Games Mentioned:

Alex: TUNIC [Xbox], The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes [Xbox], The Dark Pictures: Little Hope [Xbox], Picross S6 [Switch], BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! [Switch], A Profound Waste of Time Vol. 1 & 2 [Books], Elden Ring [XSX], The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask [N64], The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD [Wii U], Triangle Strategy [Switch], Risk of Rain 2 [PC], What Lies in the Multiverse [Switch], The Hex [PC], Pictooi [Switch]

Paula: Fire Emblem: Fates - Birthright [3DS], Fire Emblem: Fates - Conquest [3DS], Peggle [PC], The Cruel King and the Great Hero [Switch], Variable Barricade [Switch], TUNIC [PC], Risk of Rain 2 [PC], The Wild Eight [PC], Jurassic World Evolution [PC]

Ric: Helltaker (PC), Rain on Your Parade (PC), Fishing Paradiso (Android), KeyWe (PS4), Risk of Rain 2 (PC), Risk of Rain 2 (PC), The Witcher (PC), Astral Chain (Switch), Days Gone (PS4), Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (PC), Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (DS)

Time for the next instalment of New Game+! This is a series where we occasionally revisit a topic from the podcast in more depth for an unedited mini-episode. These episodes run around 45 minutes to an hour. Sometimes our lives get in the way of our recording but we always want to make sure you've got something to enjoy each week! These aren't released on a regular schedule but on an as-needed basis.

If there's a topic we've covered before that you'd really like to hear us expand upon, then let us know on the HLTB forums, Discord, or at [email protected].

In this episode of NG+, Paula, Ric, and Alex - in the second of a planned series, and following a previous NG+ episode on JRPGs - discuss the genre of Zelda-esque adventure games. As well as outlining what makes a game fit into the genre, each host brings five game recommendations to the table both for first-time players and genre veterans!

Music - Ian Edward

Graphic design - M4thew

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:34 - Defining the Genre

00:02:43 - Intro Game

00:10:23 - Foundational Game

00:17:01 - Interesting Takes

00:28:52 - Modern Interpretation

00:40:03 - A Hidden Gem

00:46:38 - An Unfair Question...

00:48:49 - Paula hates you

Games Mentioned:

Ric

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Solatorobo: Red the Hunter, Sable, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, Knightin'+

Alex

Oceanhorn: Monster of the Uncharted Seas, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Cadence of Hyrule, TUNIC, Minit

Paula

Forest's Secret + Mystery of the Frost, TUNIC, Okami, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Kamiko, The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes

Ric, Alex, and Paula return with a bit of a gaming drought, as they only talk about which games they've beaten and have been playing (no retirements!). They then follow up to last regular episode topic of instruction manuals with they topic of strategy guides, and finish off the episode with the new and improved How Long To Beat? The Game!

HowLongToBeat forums - https://howlongtobeat.com/forum

Discord - https://discord.gg/v5F26Dk

Email - [email protected]

Music - Ian Edward

Graphic design - M4thew

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:38 - Beaten

00:19:33 - Playing

01:05:45 - Strategy Guides

01:35:21 - HLTB The Game

Games Mentioned:

Alex:

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars [SNES], The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask [N64], Elden Ring [Xbox], Triangle Strategy [Switch], BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! [Switch], TUNIC [Xbox], Risk of Rain 2 [PC]

Paula:

Fire Emblem: Awakening [3DS], The Cruel King and the Great Hero [Switch], Variable Barricade [Switch], Fire Emblem: Fates - Birthright [3DS], TUNIC [PC], Risk of Rain 2 [PC], The Wild Eight [PC]

Ric:

Risk of Rain 2 (PC), The Witcher (PC), Astral Chain (Switch), Days Gone (PS4), Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (PC), Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (DS), KeyWe (PS4),

Time for the next installment of New Game+! This is a series where we occasionally revisit a topic from the podcast in more depth for an unedited mini-episode. These episodes run around 45 minutes to an hour. Sometimes our lives get in the way of our recording but we always want to make sure you've got something to enjoy each week! These aren't released on a regular schedule but on an as-needed basis.

If there's a topic we've covered before that you'd really like to hear us expand upon, then let us know on the HLTB forums, Discord, or at [email protected].

The gang sits down to discuss the 2021 Game of the Year, It Takes Two. Paula, Ric and Alex go into full spoiler mode for this one and we recommend that you play through the game once at least first before listening! We go talk story, themes, gameplay mechanics, and our favourite moments!

Music - Ian Edward

Graphic design - M4thew

Ric, Alex, and Paula return with another round of beaten, retired, and currently played games. They are the first slice of bread of this episode sandwich: the filling is an exploration of and group reflection on game instruction manuals, and the other slice is a fresh serving of the new and improved How Long To Beat? The Game!

HowLongToBeat forums - https://howlongtobeat.com/forum

Discord - https://discord.gg/v5F26Dk

Email - [email protected]

Music - Ian Edward

Graphic design - M4thew

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:08 - Beaten

00:40:12 - Retired

00:54:50 - Playing

01:41:40 - Instruction Manuals

01:58:33 - HLTB? The Game

Games Mentioned:

Alex:

Piczle Cross Adventure [Switch], Pokemon Brilliant Diamond [Switch], PictoQuest [Switch], Pokemon Legends: Arceus [Switch], Cyberpunk 2077 [Xbox], The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask [N64], Elden Ring [Xbox], Triangle Strategy [Switch], BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! [Switch], TUNIC [Xbox]

Paula:

What Lies in the Multiverse [Switch], Period Cube: Shackles of Amadeus [Vita], The Cruel King and the Great Hero [Switch], Fire Emblem: Awakening [3DS], TUNIC [PC], Variable Barricade [Switch]

Ric:

Chicken Police (PC), Cave Story's Secret Santa (PC), Water's Fine (PC), Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 (3DS), Creature in the Well (PC), Risk of Rain 2 (PC), The Witcher (PC), Astral Chain (Switch), Days Gone (PS4), Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (PC), Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (DS), KeyWe (PS4)

Time for the next installment of New Game+! This is a series where we occasionally revisit a topic from the podcast in more depth for an unedited mini-episode. These episodes run around 45 minutes to an hour. Sometimes our lives get in the way of our recording but we always want to make sure you've got something to enjoy each week! These aren't released on a regular schedule but on an as-needed basis.

If there's a topic we've covered before that you'd really like to hear us expand upon, then let us know on the HLTB forums, Discord, or at [email protected].

The gang sits down to discuss the excellent Aviary Attorney. Paula, Ric and Alex go into full spoiler mode for this one and we recommend that you play through the game once at least first before listening! They talk design, historical background, easter eggs and so much more!

Music - Ian Edward

Graphic design - M4thew

Alex, Paula, and Ric once again meet up to talk about the games they've beaten, been playing and retired, as well as tackle this week's topic: Limited Editions! They finish off this week's edition of the podcast with the new and revamped version of How Long to Beat? The Game! 2.0 Electric Boogaloo

HowLongToBeat forums - https://howlongtobeat.com/forum

Discord - https://discord.gg/v5F26Dk

Email - [email protected]

Music - Ian Edward

Graphic design - M4thew

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:16 - Beaten

00:29:35 - Retired

00:34:25 - Playing

01:15:50 - Limited Editions

01:46:57 - HLTB? The Game!

Games Mentioned:

Alex:

Bear's Restaurant [Android], Half-Life Alyx [PCVR], Pokemon Legends: Arceus [Switch], Piczle Cross Adventure [Switch], The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask [N64], Card Thief [Mobile], Cyberpunk 2077 [Xbox], Shadowgate VR [Oculus]

Paula:

Pokemon Shining Pearl [Switch], Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade [GBA], Variable Barricade [Switch], What Lies in the Multiverse [Switch], Period Cube: Shackles of Amadeus [Vita], Shin Megami Tensei V [Switch]

Ric:

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (PS4), Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty (PS3), My Nintendo Picross - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (3DS), Blades of Time (PC), Dark Void Zero (3DS), Rocket League (PC), The Witcher (PC), Astral Chain (Switch), Days Gone (PS4), Chicken Police (PC), Fishing Paradiso (Mobile)

Another quarter, another Steam Next Fest! Along with the games they've beaten and are currently playing, Alex, Paula, and Ric all made time to play some demos as part of the SNF, and this week's episode is centered around the impressions those demos left on the team. This week's edition of How Long to Beat? The Game! is also the last one as you currently know it...

HowLongToBeat forums - https://howlongtobeat.com/forum

Discord - https://discord.gg/v5F26Dk

Email - [email protected]

Music - Ian Edward

Graphic design - M4thew

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:13 - Beaten

00:27:01 - Playing

01:03:35 - Pod History Time

01:44:43 - HLTB? The Game!

Games Mentioned:

Alex:

It Takes Two [Xbox], The Room (2012) [Android], Half-Life Alyx [PCVR], Pokemon Legends: Arceus [Switch], Piczle Cross Adventure [Switch], The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask [N64], Card Thief [Mobile]

Paula:

Dairoku: Agents of Sakuratani [Switch], Pokemon Shining Pearl [Switch], Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade [GBA], Variable Barricade [Switch], What Lies in the Multiverse [Switch]

Ric:

Erica (PS4), Aviary Attorney (PC), Amplitude (PS3), Twelve Minutes (PC), The Witcher (PC), Astral Chain (Switch), Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (PS4), Dark Void Zero (3DS)

It's that time again! Your crew, Alex, Paula, and Ric, are back again talking games they've beaten, retired, and are currently playing. They then move on to a sadder topic: the 3DS e-shop will be closing soon, so they reminiscence of happier times went they were still ignorant of such truth. As alwasy, they finish things off with everybody's favourite game: How Long to Beat? The Game!

HowLongToBeat forums - https://howlongtobeat.com/forum

Discord - https://discord.gg/v5F26Dk

Email - [email protected]

Music - Ian Edward

Graphic design - M4thew

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:38 - Beaten

00:21:35 - Retired

00:28:50 - Playing

01:12:48 - Everything 3DS

01:48:59 - HLTB The Game

Games Mentioned:

Alex: Deathloop [PC], Shin Megami Tensei V [Switch], Half-Life Alyx [PCVR], It Takes Two [Xbox], Pokemon Legends: Arceus [Switch], Piczle Cross Adventure [Switch], The Room (2012) [Android]

Ric: Crimson Shroud (3DS), It Takes Two (PS4), Nidhogg (Vita), Mario Kart Wii (Wii), The Witcher (PC), Astral Chain (Switch), Aviary Attorney (PC)

Paula: Slime Rancher [PC], Dairoku: Agents of Sakuratani [Switch], Lost Ark [PC], Pokemon Shining Pearl [Switch], Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade [GBA], Period Cube: Shackles of Amadeus [Vita]

It's that time again! Your crew, Alex, Paula, and Ric, are back again talking games they've beaten, retired, and are currently playing. This week they tackle the topic of difficulty in video games (there may or may not be a slightly tough game out recently) and finish things off with everybody's favourite game: How Long to Beat? The Game!

HowLongToBeat forums - https://howlongtobeat.com/forum

Discord - https://discord.gg/v5F26Dk

Email - [email protected]

Music - Ian Edward

Graphic design - M4thew

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:45 - Beaten

00:22:54 - Retired

00:28:57 - Playing

01:15:45 - Difficulty in games

01:41:35 - HLTB The Game

Games Mentioned:

Alex: Picross S7 [Switch], Journey of Gods [Oculus], Shin Megami Tensei V [Switch], Half-Life Alyx [PCVR], It Takes Two [Xbox], Skyrim SE VR [PCVR], Deathloop [PC]

Paula: Cats Organized Neatly [PC], It Takes Two [PC], We Were Here [PC], Tested on Humans: Escape Room [PC], while True: learn() [PC], Dairoku: Agents of Sakuratani [Switch], Lost Ark [PC], Slime Rancher [PC], Pokemon Shining Pearl [Switch], Animal Crossing: New Horizons [Switch], Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade [GBA]

Ric: Dadish (Switch), BOXBOY! & BOXGIRL! (Switch), Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (PSP), Risk of Rain 2 (PC), Sable (PC), Dragon Ball Origins (DS), Rocket League (PC), Risk of Rain (Vita), Nidhogg (Vita/PC), The Witcher (PC), It Takes Two (PS4), Crimson Shroud (3DS), Astral Chain (Switch), Aviary Attorney (PC),