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Mixtape Is a 10/10 and Here's Exactly Why
Is Mixtape by Beethoven & Dinosaur a Game of the Year contender? Samson and Jordan sit down for a full spoiler review of Mixtape, the 3-hour coming-of-age adventure game published by Annapurna Interactive that dropped May 7, 2026 for $20 on Steam, Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox, and free on Game Pass.
We go full Rose, Bud & Thorn on this one, breaking down the stunning art direction, curated 90s soundtrack, emotional storytelling, and whether this interactive movie earns its impressive 85 Metacritic score.
⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: We go full spoilers at around 13 min in. A text warning appears on screen.
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Chapters
00:00 Pre-Show Banter and Setup
00:03 Introduction to Mixtape
01:00 Overview of Mixtape's Gameplay and Reception
05:50 Initial Thoughts and Ratings
15:29 Spoiler Discussion Begins
16:21 Rose, Bud, and Thorn Analysis
20:33 Exploring Themes of Growing Up
28:09 The Impact of Music on Experience
44:22 Pacing and Engagement in Gameplay
45:28 Diverse Play Styles and Game Mechanics
47:58 Exploring Interactive Storytelling in Mixtape
50:18 Character Development and Relatability
54:16 Emotional Impact and Personal Connections
58:10 Memorable Moments and Themes
01:03:24 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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By Samson LiIs Mixtape by Beethoven & Dinosaur a Game of the Year contender? Samson and Jordan sit down for a full spoiler review of Mixtape, the 3-hour coming-of-age adventure game published by Annapurna Interactive that dropped May 7, 2026 for $20 on Steam, Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox, and free on Game Pass.
We go full Rose, Bud & Thorn on this one, breaking down the stunning art direction, curated 90s soundtrack, emotional storytelling, and whether this interactive movie earns its impressive 85 Metacritic score.
⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: We go full spoilers at around 13 min in. A text warning appears on screen.
Don’t forget thumbs up and subscribe!
Chapters
00:00 Pre-Show Banter and Setup
00:03 Introduction to Mixtape
01:00 Overview of Mixtape's Gameplay and Reception
05:50 Initial Thoughts and Ratings
15:29 Spoiler Discussion Begins
16:21 Rose, Bud, and Thorn Analysis
20:33 Exploring Themes of Growing Up
28:09 The Impact of Music on Experience
44:22 Pacing and Engagement in Gameplay
45:28 Diverse Play Styles and Game Mechanics
47:58 Exploring Interactive Storytelling in Mixtape
50:18 Character Development and Relatability
54:16 Emotional Impact and Personal Connections
58:10 Memorable Moments and Themes
01:03:24 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Stay connected:
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.social
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=en
Follow Samson:
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.social
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/samsonxp_
Follow Jordan: https://bsky.app/profile/sirdrjm.bsky.social
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5b
Subscribe and follow for more:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup