EPISODE · Jun 3, 2014 · 1H 14M
08: VVVVVV
from The Short Game · host The Short Game
This week we discuss Terry Cavanagh’s indie gaming masterpiece VVVVVV. Inspired by the Commodore 64 generation of games, this game presents a tough challenge to even the most experienced gamer, while still clocking in at a descent length. Clever level design and a great focused game mechanic make this game shine. The game is available: – Steam for Mac, PC, and Linux – $4.99 – Direct from Develper DRM free for Mac, PC, and Linux – $4.99 (or $7.50 with the soundtrack) – From the Nintendo 3DS eShop – Coming soon for several other platforms including PSVita, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Ouya Expect the game to take between 2 to 4 hours to complete depending on your skill level and willingness to persevere against sometimes absurd difficulty. Pre-show topics American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennett (Novel) Paranoia RPG Kero Blaster for PC Kero Blaster for iPhone Mario Golf Links for this episode The name’s meaning and other curiosities QWOP Shahid Ahmad of Playstation on the Directional Podcast Interview with developer Terry Cavanagh from Rock Paper Shotgun Playing VVVVVV on the iPad (YouTube link) Terry Cavanagh’s website featuring many of his flash games Super Meat Boy The Gravitron (…oh god the graviton…) The Elephant Secret… Revealed! There is no spoiler break for this episode, as we all concurred that there wasn’t really that much story to spoil. Correction: Raygan stated that the game was available on the Humble Store but this is not the case. It was previously included in a Humble Bundle but it is only available through Steam and DRM Free through the developer’s website, sold using the Humble Widget. We regret the error.
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This week we discuss Terry Cavanagh’s indie gaming masterpiece VVVVVV. Inspired by the Commodore 64 generation of games, this game presents a tough challenge to even the most experienced gamer, while still clocking in at a descent length. Clever level design and a great focused game mechanic make this game shine. The game is available: – Steam for Mac, PC, and Linux – $4.99 – Direct from Develper DRM free for Mac, PC, and Linux – $4.99 (or $7.50 with the soundtrack) – From the Nintendo 3DS eShop – Coming soon for several other platforms including PSVita, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Ouya Expect the game to take between 2 to 4 hours to complete depending on your skill level and willingness to persevere against sometimes absurd difficulty. Pre-show topics American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennett (Novel) Paranoia RPG Kero Blaster for PC Kero Blaster for iPhone Mario Golf Links for this episode The name’s meaning and other curiosities QWOP Shahid Ahmad of Playstation on the Directional Podcast Interview with developer Terry Cavanagh from Rock Paper Shotgun Playing VVVVVV on the iPad (YouTube link) Terry Cavanagh’s website featuring many of his flash games Super Meat Boy The Gravitron (…oh god the graviton…) The Elephant Secret… Revealed! There is no spoiler break for this episode, as we all concurred that there wasn’t really that much story to spoil. Correction: Raygan stated that the game was available on the Humble Store but this is not the case. It was previously included in a Humble Bundle but it is only available through Steam and DRM Free through the developer’s website, sold using the Humble Widget. We regret the error.
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