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Dads Game Review
by Paul Squillace and Gosh Josh
Paul and @goshjoshgames are polar opposite gamer styles with one thing in common. They’ve been playing games their whole lives! Now as “mature” gamers we set out to stay on top of the ever changing industry with Gaming Reviews and News focusing on games that can fit in a busy lifestyle, while featuring smaller developers, and AAA titles to see whats fun out there.
Episodes
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177 – Layers of Fear – Shriektober
What's up kids! This week, Paul and Josh set sail into the psychological nightmare that is Layers of Fear 2! Creepy mannequins, disappearing hallways, a director with serious control issues, and a story that makes about as much sense as Josh giving directions. Is it a brilliant horror experience…
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DGR 176 – High on Life 2 – Is Bigger Better?
What’s up, Kids! Paul and Josh are diving into High on Life 2—the only game where the guns talk more trash than we do. Expect bizarre aliens, questionable decisions, and enough chaos to make us wonder who approved either of us to save the universe.
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DGR 175 – A Plague Tale: Innocence & Requiem
Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh are stepping into the rat-infested nightmare of A Plague Tale: Innocence (Paul) & Requiem (Josh). Join us as we dodge the Inquisition, protect little Hugo, and discover how medieval France apparently didn’t believe in pest control!
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DGR 174 – The Fall of Quantic Dream
What's Up, Kids! Paul and Josh are talking about The Fall of Quantic Dream and how they gave us masterful games like Heavy Rain, Beyond and Detroit. Then proved choices really do have consequences and after Spellcasters flopped, management planned layoffs and left Star Wars Eclipse trapped in the...
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DGR 173 – Moss: The Forgotten Relic
Hey Kids! Josh and I are talking about Moss—the heartwarming story of a brave little mouse forced to save an entire kingdom because all the qualified adults were apparently busy. We discuss Quill’s adorable adventures, clever puzzles, gorgeous world, and our repeated attempts to prove that two...
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DGR 172 – The Precinct
What's up, Kids! Josh and I hit the streets in The Precinct, determined to clean up the city one traffic ticket, car chase, and wildly unnecessary use of police resources at a time. Josh tries to uphold the law while I discover that a badge is basically permission to drive terribly with the…
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DGR 171 – Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny
Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh dust off their katanas and dive into Onimusha—the game that asked, "What if samurai fought demons... and tank controls?" We slice, dice, absorb enough souls to concern a therapist, and try to remember which door needed the crest shaped like a left-handed angry octopus. Is...
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DGR 170 – Commodore 64 Ultimate
What's Up Kids! This week on Dad's Game Review, Paul and John crack open the Commodore 64 Ultimate, a machine designed to answer the age-old question: "What if 1982 had HDMI?" Join them as they celebrate one of gaming's most iconic computers, relive the glory days of floppy disks, and marvel at a...
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DGR 169 – FMV Games II
Hey Kids! This week on Dads Game Review, we're talking FMV games—the genre where Hollywood almost met video games and both sides walked away confused. From vampires in Night Trap to murder mysteries, bad acting, and impossible-to-fail quick-time events, we're revisiting the interactive movie…
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DGR 168 – MixTape
What's up, Kids! Josh and Paul dive into Mixtape, Annapurna’s nostalgic coming-of-age adventure packed with awkward teen moments, killer music vibes, and emotional damage disguised as memories. Almost if a clearance rack and Urban Outfitters was turned into a video game. Does it hit the right…
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DGR 167 – Mouse P.I. for Hire
Hey, Kids! While Paul is moving into his new place, Josh is joined by guest host John to crack the case of the century: Mouse P.I. for hire. Is he a hard-boiled detective… or just a squeaky informant with a cheese addiction? The guys dive deep into tiny trench coats, questionable alibis, and what...
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DGR 166 – Metro 2033 Series
What's up, Kids! Paul and Josh play the Metro series...So grab your gas mask, check your filters, and remember: in the Metro, it’s not about saving the world, it’s about not accidentally dooming it because you were low on ammo and high on bad decisions.
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DGR 165 – Resident Evil: Requiem
Hey, Kids! On this episode, Pau and Josh dive headfirst into RE9—where the horror is sharper, the stakes are higher, and nothing stays buried for long. Bring a flashlight… and maybe a change of pants.
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DGR 164 – Bendy Ink Series, Rusty Lake Series, and Shady Part of Me!
What's up, Kids! Ink demons, surreal puzzles, and living shadows—this episode dives into three unforgettable indie experiences. We explore the twisted animation horror of Bendy and the Ink Machine, the bizarre mysteries of the Rusty Lake universe, and the emotional puzzle journey of Shady Part of...
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DGR 163 – Reanimal
Hey, Kids! We dove headfirst into the beautifully disturbing world of Reanimal the nightmare fuel from the delightfully twisted minds behind Little Nightmares (yes, the people who clearly had “traumatize gently” on their vision board).
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DGR 162 – Lego Horizon Adventures
Welcome Back, Kids! What happens when Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West meet LEGO bricks? Join Paul and Josh as we unpack LEGO Horizon Adventures, from its humor and style to how it feels compared to the main series. Spoiler: it’s way more delightful than it has any right to be.
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DGR 161 – A Game About Digging a Hole….
What's up, Kids! This week, Josh and I played a game about digging a hole. No story, no combat—just two grown men discovering how deep boredom and self-reflection can really go.
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DGR 160 – Assassins Creed: Mirage
Hey, Kids! Day after Christmas and we’re talking Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, the game that says, “Remember stealth? Remember subtlety? Remember when your skill tree didn’t look like a CVS receipt?” Grab your hidden blade, lower your expectations of parkour physics, and let’s disappear into the Mirage.
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DGR 159 – I Have No Mouth but I Must Scream
What's up, Kids! While Josh takes a break this week, John joins in the fun to talk about the 90's classic point and click phycological horror adventure I Have No Mouth but I Must Scream. A game where an evil AI tortures humanity and fun is strictly forbidden. It’s dark, disturbing, and somehow we...
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DGR 158 – Dispatch and Mouthwash
Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh partake in a Friendsgiving episode where Josh and Paul exchange games to play this week. Josh plays Dispatch and realizes some of the decisions he made would get him written up in real life, while Paul plays Mouthwash, a fever dream on steroids with a touch of nightmares...
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DGR 157 – The Alters
What's up, Kids! Paul and Josh ask the age old question, "Would splitting yourself into multiple versions might still not be enough to beat a tutorial." Today, we’re diving into The Alters, the game that asks the important question: ‘What if you could clone yourself… and every clone still...
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DGR 156 – Silent Hill f
Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh wander into Silent Hill F, where the only thing scarier than the monsters is their sense of direction. Expect panicked yelling, bad decisions, and deep discussions about what is so scary about cherry blossoms on Dad’s Game Review! Find it wherever pods are cast! and at...
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DGR 155 – DGR Host Reunited – Little Nightmares III
What's up, Kids! Two previous hosts join Josh and Paul playing one creepy game. Paul’s hiding, Chris is screaming, and John’s still confused why everything’s so tiny. We’re diving into Little Nightmares 3 this week on Dad’s Game Review!Find it wherever pods are cast! and at www.dadsgamereview.coma
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DGR 154 – Skate!
Hey, Kids! This week on Dad’s Game Review, things go a little… off the rails. Paul gets way too high to actually talk about Skate!, leaving Josh to awkwardly fill the silence by bouncing between random games like a kid with a broken attention span. It’s part gaming discussion, part chaos, and...
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DGR 153 – Psychonauts 2
Whats Up, Kids! Josh couldn’t get enough of Psychonauts 2 and its quirky charm, wild creativity, and amazing mind bending concept… Paul didn't finish it of course and was left feeling more puzzled than impressed. As always, two perspectives, one game, and plenty of debate. Find us where all pods...
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DGR 152 – AfterDream
Hey, Kids! The OG from podcast past John, talks with Josh, and Paul this week and step into the dreamlike world of AfterDream, a psychological horror game that blurs the line between reality and nightmare. Together, they unpack its unsettling atmosphere, inventive design choices, and the haunting...
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DGR 151 – The Last of Us PT 2: Chronological
What's Up, Kids! Josh and Paul finally finished the 25 hour game The Last of Us; played in chronological mode. We go over, zombies fighting themselves, the lore behend why Paul started it and the emotions that felt blunted in this mode. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com.
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DGR 150 – Far: Changing Tides
Hey, Kids! While Josh and Paul work on The Last of Us (chronological), We take some time to work on two quick games that is about as exciting as a toothpick.... according to Paul. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com.
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DGR 149 – Trek to Yomi
What's up, Kids! Paul and Josh FINALLY agree on a game they both like and find fantastic. Although Paul did find something to pick on a little. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com.
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DGR 148 – Still Wakes The Deep
Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh are back with a new epp talking about the Scottish speaking Still Wakes the Deep and life on a rig. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com.
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DGR 147 – Firmament
Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh are dropped into another world with Cyan's new adventure called Firmament. Josh explains how this game is just "not his thing". Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com.
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DGR 146 – Figment
What's up, Kids! Paul and Josh discover parts of the brain and how they function in the cute game called Figment. Josh has some points too about how figment 2 went when he played it. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com.
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DGR 145 – FMV Games
Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh go back in time to the 90's when CD games were a "new concept" and Full Motion Video or FMV was all the rage. You mean you get to PLAY the movie? That's crazy!. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com.
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DGR 144 – Indiana Jones and The Great Circle
What's up, Kids! Paul and Josh crack our whips to talk about our childhood memories of Indiana Jones and playing of the game that always created a dissonant for Nazis. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com.
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DGR 143 – Blue Prince
Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh gain an inheritances, draft rooms and pull their hair out in this insanely fun adventure, Blue Prince. Find us where all pods are cast and at dadsgamereview.com
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DGR 142 – Centum
Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh get to talk about the game Centum and what it must be like to have one 5 hour long fever dream... in game form. Find us where all pods are cast and at dadsgamereview.com
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DGR 140 – High on Life
Hey Kids! Paul and Josh get a chance to play the HILARIOUS High on Life and what kind of humor defines a gamer? Find us where all pods are cast and at dadsgamereview.com
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DGR 139 – Neva
What's up, Kids! Josh and Paul talk about dog death with the sequel Neva. From the makers of the critically acclaimed GRIS comes another game that should hold up to the original.... right? Find us where all pods are cast and at dadsgamereview.com
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DGR 138 – God of War: Ragnarok
Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh tackle the 2022 classic, God of War: Ragnarok and discuss what a "real" god of war should look and sound like as well as various other "gods" that we have imprinted in our brains over the years of ready Greek Mythology.
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DGR 137 – Last Days of Lazarus
What's up, Kids! Josh and Paul argue over how characters in video games have absolutely NO morals in this weeks game, The Last Days of Lazarus! oh and guess what kids!? We were featured on feedspot as being the most 25 podcasts listened to in the U.K.!!! Check them out here,...
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DGR 136 – Under the Waves
Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh discuss what it's like to live under water and as always, Paul complains about people sleeping in wet clothes. Find us where finer podcasts are found and right here on dadsgamereview.com
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DGR 135 – Nine Sols
Whats up, Kids! Paul and Josh are back in action with the "Souls Like" game Nine Sols. Josh teaches Paul what it means to be a real souls fan outside of just "Getting Good". Find us where finer podcasts are found and right here on dadsgamereview.com
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DGR 134 – Silent Hill 2
Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh are still getting the be-jesus scared out of them with this weeks episode on Silent Hill 2 Remake. Find us where finer podcasts are found and right here on dadsgamereview.com
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DGR 133 – The Evil Within 2
Whats up, Kids! Josh and Paul continue our October scary games with The Evil Within 2 and it's 1,000 bosses in the game. Find us where finer podcasts are found and right here on dadsgamereview.com
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DGR 132 – The Plucky Squire
Hey Kids! This week we talk The Plucky Squire and how it is an introduction to RPG. Listen in where finer podcasts are found
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DGR 131 – Tales of Kenzera – ZAU
What's Up Kids! Were back with the game ZAU Tales of Kenzera. Paul sits down with new host Josh and guess what? You can now see us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiJaH0Gy3Xg
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DGR 130 – Horizon Zero Dawn
Hey, Kids!? Paul and John talk Horizon Zero Dawn and all the interesting characters along the way. John also shares some updates on the future as co-host at DGR. Find us here and where finer podcasts are found.
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DGR 129 – Dragon Dogma 2
What's up, Kids!? John and Paul are back to talk about Dragon Dogma 2 and how confusing it can be to play a fantasy game with made up lands and names of beasts. Listen today right here or where all pods are cast
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DGR 128 – The Beast Inside
How's it goin, Kids!? This week, Paul sits down with Josh of Gosh Josh games to jump start our hearts with the shock horror game The Beast Inside. We cover how it holds up to other shock/survival horror games out there today and how we should have saved it for Halloween.
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DGR 127 – Kentucky Route 0
Hey, Kids!? John sits down with Josh of Gosh Josh Games to talk about Kentucky Route Zero and how this is the most important game you should be playing next. Listen in today.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Paul and @goshjoshgames are polar opposite gamer styles with one thing in common. They’ve been playing games their whole lives! Now as “mature” gamers we set out to stay on top of the ever changing industry with Gaming Reviews and News focusing on games that can fit in a busy lifestyle, while featuring smaller developers, and AAA titles to see whats fun out there.
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Paul Squillace and Gosh Josh
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Paul and @goshjoshgames are polar opposite gamer styles with one thing in common. They’ve been playing games their whole lives! Now as “mature” gamers we set out to stay on top of the ever changing industry with Gaming Reviews and News focusing on games that can fit in a busy lifestyle, while...
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