Literate Gamer

Nick tells Jonathan all about Resident Evil 8 Village, another in a classic horror franchise with ups and downs, but returning quality and occasional innovation.

Jonathan recounts the experience of Hades, an action rogue-like from SuperGiant games, brimming with character and mechanically interesting. I heartily recommend it.

Jonathan and Nick discuss Outriders, a first-person shooter with rough edges and a good heart. The story is badly edited, but contains some real pathos, and the gameplay is phenomenal.

Jonathan recounts his experience with a weird little game: Dandara: Trials of Fear edition, a novel take on the platformer genre, impenetrable to me, though perhaps not to others.

Nick tells Jonathan about his experiences with Cyberpunk 2077, followed by a discussion of hype, industry pitfalls, and the dangers of scope creep.

Jonathan recounts his experiences with Subnautica: Below Zero, another crafting first-person swimming experience in the Subnautica universe, just as good as the first, with a few quality of life improvements over the first one. I highly recommend it.

Jonathan and Nick discuss "Ancestors: the Humankind Odyssey", a singular experience, unlike any other game, or type of game, that you might experience these days. It's odd, compelling, and absolutely novel.

Jonathan talks about Dicey Dungeons, a fun, little mechanics-heavy-yet-light-overall rogue-lite, great for a short diversion from time to time.

Valheim! A 3rd-person, crafting, survival game, with viking style and a vast world. If you can host a server, or find a friend who can, or can keep your computer online, up to 10 people can be on at once, for a Viking town of your own! This game oozes style and soul, more than enough to overcome some low-rez textures. And it's still in early access!

Jonathan recounts the joys of brachiating in Bionic Commando: a classic platformer with unique mechanics and quality style and story.