Complex & Transformative - Rain World - Video Game Book Club Aug. 2025

Summer is technically over, but Video Game Book Club is coming in HOT with our latest episode. This past month, the VGBC community played Rain World, a brutally difficult but extremely rewarding 2D metroidvania game. Join JP and Ben as they recap their experiences with this cult classic. We recap our full playthroughs, we talk about the lore of the game, and our favorite moments!Join the Club by joining the VGBC Discord with the link below where you can play each month's game alongside us and interact with our community. Also, follow us on our socials to stay up to date with all things VGBC. Stay tuned for next month's episode where we'll be talking about Cassette Beasts!DiscordInstagramTikTokYouTube#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #rainworld #metroidvania #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #comedy 00:00 What is Rain World?06:15 Story Recap1:22:00 Ending Thoughts1:27:30 Lore Recap1:36:43 Listener Questions2:09:15 Final Thoughts/Letter Grades2:13:40 Announcing Next Month's Game2:16:11 Outro