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Dec 2, 2019 1 hr 9 min

206: Bleak Sword

from The Short Game Hosted by The Short Game

Bleak Sword is a dark fantasy action game with 1-bit diorama artwork and brutally difficult combat. It’s a surprise inclusion in the opening volley of Apple Arcade, since it’s tough as nails and doesn’t seem like the typical mobile game fare, even with its excellent touch screen controls. This game really made our $5 subscription feel worth it this month! The Short Game is supported directly by our listeners on Patreon! Supporters at any level get access to our Discord, where we discuss games, plan episodes, and talk about what we are playing in real time. You can also support us by writing a review on Apple Podcasts! You can follow our show on Twitter at @_shortgame Your hosts this week were: Raygan Kelly – @raygank Shane Kelly – @8bitShane Nate Heininger – @natestl (00:00) - Bleak Sword (03:54) - “Dark Fantasy Dioramas” (10:13) - Souls-like? (16:23) - Touch Controls (23:28) - Gamepad Controls (29:27) - Difficulty With Difficulty (36:39) - Other Thoughts (40:37) - Bestiary And Bosses (44:35) - Strategy And Play Styles (54:55) - Current Thoughts On Apple Arcade (01:01:48) - What’s Making Us Happy This Week? (01:01:56) - Nate - Outer Wilds (01:03:20) - Shane - Fungusboys (01:07:10) - Raygan - Pecan Pie (01:07:51) - Outro

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  1. 0:00 Bleak Sword
  2. 3:54 “Dark Fantasy Dioramas”
  3. 10:13 Souls-like?
  4. 16:23 Touch Controls
  5. 23:28 Gamepad Controls
  6. 29:27 Difficulty With Difficulty
  7. 36:39 Other Thoughts
  8. 40:37 Bestiary And Bosses
  9. 44:35 Strategy And Play Styles
  10. 54:55 Current Thoughts On Apple Arcade
  11. 1:01:48 What’s Making Us Happy This Week?
  12. 1:01:56 Nate - Outer Wilds
  13. 1:03:20 Shane - Fungusboys
  14. 1:07:10 Raygan - Pecan Pie
  15. 1:07:51 Outro

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