Episode 7 - That Which Was Well Paced - That Which Gave Chase

A podcast for the senses we can’t take from them. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, on what is an appropriately wintery day, we’re going to be talking about That Which Gave Chase, a game where you sled through the arctic. Largely a narrative game, That Which Gave Chase takes you through several different points in time in a shaky, disconnected way as you learn about the reason you are where you are. It does also have a sledding mechanic, which requires a surprising amount of concentration during certain times in a way that I’d argue works with the cosmic horror narrative in a way you really would have to play to understand. The game is quite short and saying too much would spoil it, but it is one well worth checking out. We’re going to be talking about how this game compares to similar short narrative based games we’ve played, how the story keeps you engaged while moving along at a fast pace, and why this game is actually a sequel to The Lighthouse. Thank you for joining us again this week! We have come out of our January dormancy like a Lovecraftian entity, so this felt like a moderately appropriate game for a time like this. If you haven’t played this game, which is fairly likely, I really would recommend giving it a chance as it won’t take up too much of your time, and when you’re done you can talk about it with us in the comments or over in our Discord! And speaking of, next time will be our first episode of Fanbruary this year, so while you’re over there please drop any suggestions you might have for games for us to play.