Farewell Shawn Layden - The HP Podcast #38
So long.
So long.
WARSAW is a new turn-based RPG that tells the story of the Polish Home Army and their rebellion against Nazi oppression at the conclusion of World War 2. Developed by the team at Pixelated Milk in the very city for which the game is named, there is a clear sense of passion behind the title and tales of valor it seeks to tell.
Coming in the next year are some hotly anticipated games for which we've been waiting literal years: The Last of Us Part 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and possibly even a good Star Wars game for the first time in like, fifteen years are just a few of them. When these moments come around to revitalize our favorite franchises or to follow up our favorite worlds, the tension gets high and the stakes are real. We ask ourselves, "Was it worth the wait?"
Freedom Finger is the perfect breath of fresh air that blends old and new ideas together in one super politically incorrect package.
Next year!
If you’re a fan of an intriguing story, great characters, and a binge-worthy soundtrack. But could care less about combat. Then Don’t Give Up is the perfect game for you.
Shooters and shoot ‘em ups can come wrapped in all sorts of different packages. This may be the most diverse genre since so many different games can be considered shooters. Azure Reflections falls somewhere in the genre as a side-scrolling shooter set against a fantastical backdrop.
For fans of intricate and challenging puzzle games, The Sojourn is a no brainer.
Hey ESA. How does it feel to get your info leaked?
Sayonara Wild Hearts is perfectly self described as a “pop album video game.” It sits somewhere between a music visualizer and an auto-runner with a deep focus on music and visuals. The color pallete of blues and purples pop off the screen, and are perfectly paired with the insanely catchy soundtrack. Game mechanics are kept to a minimum, but it’s more about the overall experience than anything else.
Sega Genesis Mini has 42 games and costs $79.99.