No Small Games

By Kate Hunter & Emily MerrittLeisure Video Games Games

No Small Games episodes

May 02, 2024 Ep. 23 - En Garde!
There is no problem too great for the sword of Adalia de Volador... except maybe her annoying brother and witty crush!
En Garde! is a swashbuckling action adventure game with a huge helping of flourish and panache. Players fight their way through the story as vigilante hero Adalia de Volador as she tries to foil the evil Count Duke's schemes. The combat is smooth, approachable and delightfully playful.
In Episode 23, Kate and Emily are parrying, riposting, and dodging their way through this review of En Garde!, developed by Fireplace Games. You'll hear the two discuss their theories about the game's geographical setting, their favorite slapstick combat moves, and much more!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:13:40 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:20:20 - En Garde! Game Discussion
01:12:00 - Game Ratings
01:17:20 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
01:20:40 - Kate & Emily's One Small Thing
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
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No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
1 hr 26 min
April 18, 2024 Ep. 22 - Viewfinder
What you see is literally what you get in Viewfinder, where players solve puzzles by bringing photographs to life.
Viewfinder is a first-person puzzle adventure game that encourages the player to experiment and explore within its beautiful, surreal environments. You use photographs scattered throughout the world (or that you capture yourself) to manipulate the spaces and create brand new structures. While the game centers around the puzzles, players who want to seek out the story will discover a cast of characters with depth and passion, on a desperate mission.
Join Kate and Emily for episode 22 of No Small Games, as they discuss Viewfinder, developed by Sad Owl Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing. The two compare their impressions of the puzzles and their strategies as they faced each challenge. They also share their differing experiences with the story and characters. We hope you think Episode 22 is picture perfect!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:15 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:12:40 - Viewfinder Game Discussion
01:30:15 - Game Ratings
01:33:30 - Kate & Emily's One Small Thing
01:35:30 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
1 hr 37 min
April 12, 2024 PAX East 2024 Recap
PAX East 2024 was huge for No Small Games and brought about many firsts for the podcast! Not only was it the team's first time at the expo, it was also Kate and Emily's first time meeting in person and first live event together. And we're bringing you along with us for our highlights from the show!
This episode is packed with our impressions of the demos we played, clips of interviews we recorded on the show floor, and deep dives with developers talking about their games. 2024 brought us a huge showing of indie games at PAX East and while we didn't get to play them all, we are delighted and a bit overwhelmed by the number of amazing indie games and demos that we did get to try! We hope you love our PAX East 2024 recap episode.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:30 - Overall Impressions of PAX East 2024
00:14:20 - Interview - Britt Dye, formerly Chief Accessibility Officer at Whitethorn Games
00:26:28 - Interview - Hunter Bond, Co-Director of DreadXP
00:39:25 - Interview - Eric Manahan, Developer of LUCID
00:51:48 - Interview - Kyle Creamer, Developer of Littlelands
01:16:00 - Interview - Lala, Social Media Manager of Toge Productions
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
1 hr 34 min
April 04, 2024 Ep. 21 - American Arcadia
Trevor Hills just discovered he's the least popular star of the most popular TV show in America... and now he hast to run for his life.
American Arcadia follows two protagonists: the unassuming everyman Trevor Hills and the clever, strategic, and mysterious Angela Solano. After a sending a series of shocking and surreptitious messages to get Trevor's attention, Angela reveals a truth that will turn his life upside down: he is one of thousands of cast members of America's most popular reality TV show. And now he's in danger. Play as both Angela and Trevor as they tag-team in their daring plot to help Trevor escape from Arcadia.
Join Kate and Emily for episode 21 of No Small Games (and the start of our second spring season), as they discuss American Arcadia by Out of the Blue Games. The two chat about their favorite puzzles from the game and their reactions to the many twists and turns of the plot. We hope you love this latest episode!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:18 - Weekly Boss Battles
00:15:51 - American Arcadia Game Discussion
01:36:54 - American Arcadia Spoilers
02:04:12 - Game Ratings
02:09:55 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
2 hr 21 min
March 21, 2024 Yearbook Vol. 1
Thank you to all of our listeners, guests, and supporters for making it a fantastic first year of No Small Games!
In No Small Games' inaugural Yearbook Episode, we are recapping and reminiscing about the first full year of the show. Get a peek behind the curtains as Kate and Emily reflect on each season, their lessons learned and their successes, as they ventured into their first year of podcasting.
In addition to recapping all of the games covered in the first four seasons of the show, Kate and Emily reveal their picks for their Top 5 games from the 2023-2024 year, and the fan favorite episodes voted on by YOU! Featuring superlatives and thank you's to No Small Games supporters, this episode is a tribute to all of you and all of these impactful indie games and game developers mentioned in the first year of the show!
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
1 hr 48 min
March 07, 2024 Game Dev Chat - Hyperdrive Inn with Juho Kuorikoski
In the latest No Small Games developer chat, Kate and Emily talk with Juho about his creative process and the design and development of his latest game, Hyperdrive Inn. Juho describes the facets of his career, from journalism to R&D development, that all ultimately led him to his work in game development. The three discuss his upcoming title, and the non-linear design process behind this non-linear game. We hope you love listening to his story and the work behind Hyperdrive Inn!
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
1 hr 4 min
February 01, 2024Ep. 20 - Thirsty Suitors
Starting fresh can be hard to do, especially when your past keeps popping back up to fight you...
In Thirsty Suitors, developed by Outerloop Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, you play as Jala, a young woman returning to her hometown for the first time in years. Jala is intent on moving forward after a recent big breakup, but first must rebuild the many past relationships she left in the rubble when she left home.
Join Kate and Emily for episode 20 of No Small Games, in which Kate and Emily review their experiences playing Thirsty Suitors. This one has a ton of banter and personal anecdotes, folks! In addition to their thoughts on the game, the two reminisce about their own exes and past relationships.
Episode Timecodes
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:10:20
Thirsty Suitors Game Discussion ✦ 00:18:13
Thirsty Suitors Spoilers ✦ 01:21:25-01:34:42
Game Ratings ✦ 01:46:30
Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 01:49:34
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
2 hr 4 min
January 18, 2024 Ep. 19 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits feat. dprince216
Befriend both cute and formidable friends to fulfill the brutal yet rewarding role of Spirit Guide...
Explore a forgotten village and it's surroundings as you help bring peace to unsettled spirits, who are longing to move on. Kena: Bridge of Spirits, developed and published by Ember Lab, features intense combat and heartfelt stories of love and loss. On a quest to find and reconnect with her father, the Spirit Guide before her, Kena must face up to spirits corrupted by anger and grief. Ultimately you and Kena learn the fate of this long-deserted region.
In Episode 19 of No Small Games, special guest Rio (known online as dprince216) joins Kate and Emily to review the "Disney souls-like" game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits. The three discuss the toughest boss fights, compare impressions of the storylines, and most importantly... which hats they put on their little spirit world companions.
Episode Timecodes
Meet our Guest - Rio aka dprince216 ✦ 00:00:35
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:20:15
Kena: Bridge of Spirits Game Discussion ✦ 00:24:37
Kena: Bridge of Spirits Spoilers ✦ 01:21:43
Game Ratings ✦ 01:27:25
Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 01:34:23

Meet our Guest
dprince216 aka Rio (he/him)
@dprince216
Rio, also known on Twitch as dprince216, is a content creator who plays a wide variety of games. He is a self-described lifelong gamer and huge fan of narrative games, as well as online PVP games. He streams a combination of AAA and indie games, including Stardew Valley, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, and Kena Bridge of Spirits!
Follow Rio on the following platforms:
Twitch
YouTube
Twitter
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
1 hr 40 min
January 04, 2024Ep. 18 - Stray Gods
Imagine a week where being accused of murder isn't the wildest thing that happened to you... because you just discovered every Greek god you had ever heard of is real.
That's exactly the week that main character Grace is experiencing in the game Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, developed by Summerfall Studios. After a chance (or maybe fated) encounter with the muse Calliope, Grace finds herself abruptly dropped in the middle of centuries-old drama and tensions among the Greek pantheon of gods and idols. But processing this brand new information is the least of Grace's worries, as she's given an ultimatum to prove her innocence within seven days or be tried for Calliope's murder.
Join Kate and Emily for episode 18 of No Small Games, in which Kate and Emily review their experiences playing Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical. Kate shares her expertise in theater, revealing the many considerations that writers and composers make when designing a musical. The two share their favorite moments and impressions of this cinematic musical adventure.
Episode Timecodes
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:06:58
Stray Gods Game Discussion ✦ 00:11:56
Stray Gods Spoilers ✦ 01:16:00
Game Ratings ✦ 01:27:17
Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 01:33:38
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
1 hr 41 min
December 21, 2023Ep. 17 - Secret Santa Games feat. Underplayed
Ho ho ho!! Santa came early this holiday season and he (or she) is brining us indie games!

Buckle up for a very special holiday episode of No Small Games!! Kate and Emily are joined for the first ever Secret Santa Games, by guests Bo_Po and DiscoCola, the co-hosts of the indie game podcast Underplayed. The four got together for a festive Secret Santa event where all the gifts were indie games! This event riffs on the Underplayed segment "Secret Games" in which the hosts each play a game in secret and reveal it along with their review of the game.

In the very first Secret Santa Games, each of the four co-hosts was paired up in secret with someone else in the group and gifted them an indie game of their choosing! In addition to this being the first holiday episode, this is also the first time No Small Games has featured four game reviews at once. We hope you enjoy this very special episode and have a happy holiday season!
Episode Timecodes
Meet our Guests - Bo_Po and DiscoCola from Underplayed ✦ 00:00:53
Holiday Questionals ✦ 00:14:01
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:29:45
What is Secret Santa Games? ✦ 00:35:30
DiscoCola's Secret Santa Game ✦ 00:39:07
Kate's Secret Santa Game ✦ 01:03:09
Bo_Po's Secret Santa Game ✦ 01:33:19
Emily's Secret Santa Game ✦ 01:56:55
Plugs!! ✦ 02:37:26
Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 02:41:28

Meet our Guests
Underplayed Podcast
@underplayedpod
On Underplayed, Bo_Po and DiscoCola review indie games of all kinds—the games with small budgets but big hearts, the lesser-known experiences with imaginative ideas. A typical episode has two main segments: first, they each reveal and review a game they've been playing in secret; then, they have an in-depth discussion on a prestigious title within the indie landscape.
Check out Underplayed on the following platforms:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Twitch
Bo_Po
@Bo_Po
Bo_Po loves games featuring platforming, puzzles, and inventive storytelling. You can catch him streaming games of all kinds on twitch at bo__po (two underscores!)
Check out Bo_Po on the following platforms:
Twitter
Twitch
GG App
DiscoCola
@DiscoCola
In addition to indie games, DiscoCola is a huge fan of Digimon and Mega Man games. You can catch him streaming indie games for Underplayed on twitch at DiscoCola.
Check out DiscoCola on the following platforms:
Twitter
Twitch
GG App
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom
Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg
No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames
No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
2 hr 50 min

About No Small Games

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No Small Games is an indie game recap and review podcast brought to you by hosts Kate and Emily! They became friends while streaming on Twitch and bonded over their love of indie video games. In each…