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Level With Us
by Jared and Marcus Richardson
Welcome to Level With Us - a cozy video game discussion podcast where brothers Jared & Marcus play a game separately, then meet together to discuss it (kind of like a book club!). This show is for all ages, so curl up with your loved ones and enjoy as these guys gush about their favorite games, gripe about the annoying parts of games, and try to stump each other with nerdy trivia questions!If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, or for business inquiries, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com!Jared's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaredrichardson?utm
Episodes
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The Mermaid Mask | Discussion
One of the best games this year may not be the one you'd expect. These are our thoughts on it! Special thanks to SFB Games for the review code! Marcus can be found on Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum: https://open.spotify.com/show/30R5REvknCBprrCrlAYDTW Footage provided by Handheld Players:...
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Assasin's Creed Black Flag... for someone who's never played it
I’ve never played Assasin’s Creed before. Here's what I think of Black Flag Resynced, and what's apparently different about it.
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Mina the Hollower | REVIEW (+ Free Game Giveaway!)
It's here, and it's glorious. To enter our game giveaway, check out the YouTube version of this review. Subscribe, comment, and click the giveaway link in the description for a chance to win! XXXXXXXXXXXXXThe Art of Mina the Hollower: https://www.yachtclubgames.com/blog/the-art-of-the-game/Mina…
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Big Hops | Review
There's nothing like a solid 3D platformer -- especially one that lets you play as a frog and break the game in unexpected ways. This is our review for Big Hops, which is available now on all major platforms! Switch: Big Hops for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site...
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Our Top Games of the Year - 2025 (+Mini Name That Tune!)
In this special post-mortem episode, Jared and Marcus return to discuss their top games of the year! Sit back and enjoy us highlight our favorite titles AND do a mini-Name That Tune at the end! 0:00 - Intro 1:49 - Our Top Games of 2025 34:45 - Name That Tune 2025 Games Edition 45:30 - Outro If…
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100th Episode Finale! | Switch 2, DK Bananza, & Name That Tune!
It's official: This is our 100th episode! Join us for impressions of the Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Marcus FINALLY having his revenge on Jared with a special Name That Tune! Thank you for listening to and supporting our show. We've had such a good run, and we hope you'll keep an eye out…
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Wanderstop | Review
As admirers of Davey Wreden’s previous work, we’re now thrilled to review his latest game, “Wanderstop”, a cozy tea-making game with a character-driven narrative and some poignant moments that are darker than you’d typically expect from this type of fare. We’ll stay spoiler-free for our…
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The Legend of Zelda: Name That Tune MASTER QUEST!
Connor from the ZU podcast joins Jared this week for an ultra-hard gauntlet of obscure Zelda music! Can you correctly identify these 15 tracks from across the mainline titles, spin-offs, and Japanese exclusives? Let us know how you do! Check out the ZU podcast HERE:...
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Name That Tune - 2024 Games Edition!
It is our OTHER yearly tradition to surprise Marcus with a “Name That Tune” featuring themes from 2024’s biggest video game releases! Can you beat Marcus? Let us know how well you score! Most of all, happy new year! We look forward to hearing from you in 2025! YouTube Version (with cheat sheet):...
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Our Top Games of the Year - 2024
It is our yearly tradition to discuss our top games this year, and boy was 2024 STACKED! Sit back, relax, and enjoy as we talk about our top 5 games and way, way too many honorable mentions. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:16 - How is the Backlog is coming along? 4:50 - Marcus’s #5 6:32…
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The Rise of the Golden Idol | Developer Interview (+FREE GAME GIVEAWAY!)
Marcus has been working on a new detective video game with his creative partner Nathan, and today we’re going to dive into what that was like! Join us as we discuss what makes for a good murder mystery scenario, some behind-the-scenes development stories, and find out whether this game truly is…
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UFO 50 | Our TOP 10 Games!
UFO 50 is one of the most ambitious indies we've ever played: 50 games in one, and some of which are all-time classics! Here are our top ten. If you have upcoming indie game recommendations, or just want to reach out, feel free to contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! We are on…
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Murder Trivia Challenge! [Podcast Plug]
I guested on Marcus's podcast this week to try and stump him and his co-host Nathan with a trivia challenge! It was a lot of fun, and even if you haven't listened to their show, I recommend checking it out! Link below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vhMLSn3txDw3YvpTluvVe?si=t9zLCtw2Rhyaw2CgIPwv_Q
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The Plucky Squire (feat. Cy from Fireplace Gaming!)
Cy from Fireplace Gaming joins in this week to take a look at The Plucky Squire, which was just released! In this 2D top-down / 3D platform hybrid, you manipulate a storybook and engage in really well-designed puzzles. Take a listen to hear our thoughts on the game, and be sure to check out Cy’s...
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Astro Bot | Mini-Review
Pure bliss. It's nice to remember why I love video games. If you have a game recommendation, write us at LevelWithUsPodcast{AT]gmail[DOT}com ! Check out Digital Foundry's excellent video on how the game is a technical marvel: https://youtu.be/1qhV6Tv1FkM?si=fG9HXcagd8UmC6In
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Cat Quest III | Mini-Review
Cat Quest III may sound like a silly game, but trust me when I say it's worth checking out. It may just surprise you... Check out my other reviews on GG! https://ggapp.io/jkrgamer If you have upcoming indie game recommendations, or just want to reach out, feel free to contact us at...
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SteamWorld Heist II | REVIEW (+Free Game Giveaway!)
The SteamWorld series has ALWAYS been excellent, but how does this new sea-faring sea-quel hold up? Marcus re-joins us this week to discuss it! And stay tuned to the end to find out how you can win a FREE COPY of SteamWorld Heist II! YouTube version: https://youtu.be/a9QzL7qu5dQ If you have...
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A Quick Update
A new YouTube-exclusive episode is up! Please consider subscribing: https://youtu.be/9r9phVKhulw More episodes are on the way. Thank you for your patience!
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Metroid: Other M & Star Fox Zero | Nintendo's Black Sheep?
Are Metroid: Other M and Star Fox Zero really that bad? ...I don't think so. In fact, I think there's actually a lot to love about these "black sheep"! Join me as I try to find all of their good qualities! Check out my other reviews on GG! https://ggapp.io/jkrgamer If you have upcoming indie game...
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Isles of Sea & Sky | Mini-Review
With a simple premise and controls, Isles of Sea and Sky is a lovely puzzle game with lovely vibes. If you're a fan of block-pushing games in The Legend of Zelda, or just love the gameboy aesthetic, this one is well worth checking out. Here are my thoughts on the game. Check out on Steam!...
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No Rest For The Wicked | Mini-Review (Early Access)
I don’t love Soulslikes…but I quite like No Rest for the Wicked so far. Here are my thoughts on the early access release! Check out my other reviews on GG! https://ggapp.io/jkrgamer If you have upcoming indie game recommendations, or just want to reach out, feel free to contact us at...
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Name That Tune - Nintendo 64 Edition (feat. Nintendrew!)
Nintendrew joins this week to play a good old-fashioned game of Name That Tune! As an avid collector of N64 games, how will he fare against some cruelly obscure tracks from that console's library? Let us know how well YOU do in the game as well! And thanks for listening! Nintendrew YouTube…
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Balatro, Sifu, & More! | Backlog Brunch
We’re back with another "Backlog Brunch!" Today we discuss a whole litter of titles we haven’t had the chance to bring up on the show before, such as Balatro, Sifu, Coral Island, and River City Girls 2, among others! If you have upcoming indie game recommendations, or just want to reach out, feel...
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Penny's Big Breakaway | Review (+FREE GAME GIVEAWAY!)
The Sonic Mania team returns - and so does Ray Hargreaves! Today we discuss Penny’s Big Breakway, a skill-based 3D Platformer (with an emphasis on the skill) by the former developers of Sonic Mania. We hope you enjoy our thoughts, Jared being awarded his very first quick jab, as well as a free…
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Nostalgic Trivia Battle!
Today we reminisce about the good ol’ days of subpar Gameboy platformers, candy-themed web games, and driving each other crazy, with a nostalgic trivia battle! One advantage of us co-hosts being brothers is we know exactly what games each other has played, so we hope you enjoy 40+ minutes of us...
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown | Review
Dallin returns to help us review the newest triple-A Metroidvania: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown! There’s a lot to love about this game: Excellent Combat, a fun water level(?!), and an engaging mechanic new to the genre. Join us as we chat about this and much more, with only a tiiiiny rant…
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Name That Tune - 2023 Games Edition!
Surprise!! We’re back with one last little episode before the new year starts. It’s become a yearly tradition for Jared to spring a “Name That Tune” challenge on Marcus with absolutely no warning! Will you best him at it? Let us know! Image Source:...
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Our Top Games of the Year - 2023
It’s that time of year again, where we sit back and reflect on the frankly INSANE amount of games released in the past 12 months. These are each of our top 5 games of 2023 - and Jared’s #2 may SHOCK you! Also, listen for a surprise reveal at the end… Wishlist Rise of the Golden Idol HERE:...
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Born of Bread | Indie Game Spotlight (+FREE GAME GIVEAWAY)
Ahhh, do you smell that? Something special is ready to be taken out of the oven! We do really love a fresh-baked Paper Mario-inspired, don’t you? Take a listen to this episode to hear our thoughts on the game, including a few bread puns along the way! Win a FREE COPY of Born of Bread by entering...
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SteamWorld Build | Review
The SteamWorld Series of games are well known for being exceptionally good - so good, in fact, that one of them is in my top 5 games of all time. So, with the newest entry about to come out, how well does the developer do as they try and tackle the “City-Builder” genre? Listen to find out in this...
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Cobalt Core | Review
Deckbuilding! In! SPACE! We have played the new indie title Cobalt Core and we love its single-axis combat system and its charming writing. This week we review the game with all our regular segments, with only a slight amount of spoiler-censorship at the end. You can purchase the game HERE…
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Headbangers: Rhythm Royale | First Impressions
Welcome to the show where, at least this week, we talk about pigeons and make obnoxious noises! We got our hands on the new “Rhythm Royale” game, Headbangers! Listen to our overall thoughts on the game, and when you’re done you can enter our giveaway for a FREE copy of the game by clicking HERE:...
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Super Mario TRIVIA CHALLENGE (& thoughts on Super Mario Wonder!)
Mamma Mia! Mario Wonder just came out, which means it’s time to flex our knowledge of the series with a little trivia challenge! Stick around to the end to hear our thoughts on Wonder, as well as a… semi-decent Mario impression. Check out Jared’s GG profile HERE: https://ggapp.io/jkrgamer If you...
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Moonstone Island | Indie Game Spotlight
Take a little farm-sim, mix it with creature collecting, top it off with a little deck building, and you get the new indie title Moonstone Island! This week we discuss this game’s multiple facets, from its card-based combat to how low your chances of flirting are (in the game, AND real life!)....
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Sea of Stars | Review
It seemed impossible, but Sea of Stars somehow flipped the script and made JRPGs fun. This week we discuss the game’s fantastic combat design & visuals, do a cooking show, and correct ourselves at the last possible second. Purchase Sea of Stars here! Switch:...
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Playdate | Indie CONSOLE Spotlight
We’re back! So much has happened since we last got together, so this episode we’ll be catching up on Marcus’s new life developments, indie recommendations from our listeners, and a very cool handheld indie console: The Playdate! Also, we may or may not have worked on a video game - listen to find...
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Name That Tune - Sonic the Hedgehog Edition! (feat. Ray Hargreaves)
We brought back special guest Ray Hargreaves to challenge him (and embarrass him if possible) with a Sonic-themed game of “Name That Tune!” He knows his Sonic games, but just how well will he fare? How well will YOU fare? Let us know! Special thanks to Ray for participating and for sharing a few...
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Let's! Revolution!, Ixion, & Thronefall | Indie Game Spotlights
Marcus is now hitched, so it’s up to Jared to fill the new void in his life with some excellent indie recommendations! This week we’ve got a minimalist RTS, an insanely detailed city-builder, and a… minesweeper-like?! Purchase these excellent titles HERE: Let’s! Revolution! -...
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Pikmin 4 | Review
Part cozy game, part terrifyingly weird experience - we cannot get enough of Pikmin 4! This week Mariah joins Jared once again to discuss this new entry in the acclaimed yet lesser known Nintendo franchise. And a hearty congrats to the winner of our free game giveaway! Contact us at...
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom SPOILERS Discussion (+FREE GAME GIVEAWAY)
It’s been two months since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom came out, so how do we feel about it now? Keep in mind there are full SPOILERS in this episode, but if you don’t want to hear them, skip to the end to learn how you can win a free copy of an excellent indie title! Win a FREE…
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Fake Fan Fantasy II
Video game trivia with a splash of roleplaying: Welcome to Fake Fan Fantasy II! In this exciting second installment, Jared plays Game Master while Marcus has to identify attractive Zelda characters, UI sound effects, and Pokémon he’s never heard of. Will he gain enough clue coins? Or is he truly...
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Toodee and Topdee (& Other Puzzle Indie Games Too)
Oops! All Marcus! Jared is gone this week, so Marcus finally took some initiative and made his own episode! In this short review, Marcus gives his thoughts on Toodee and Topdee, a charming puzzle platformer. Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter:...
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The wait is over! This week we talk about the highly-anticipated game everyone else is talking about: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. There are no major story spoilers in our discussion, but we do mention one big area you encounter in the first few hours of the game. If YOU have…
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Fake Fan Fantasy | pt. 2
Beardo’s journey continues as he tries to solve the final video game trivia challenges of “Levelwithandia!” Will he succeed and save his failing business? Or will he be dumb and call Mr. Game & Watch an anime character? Find out in this final chapter! Marcus guested on “Escape This Podcast!” -...
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Fake Fan Fantasy | pt. 1
Marcus challenged Jared to an all-out video game trivia battle - with a roleplaying twist! Grab your favorite beverage and settle in as these two bicker about different video game currencies, deckbuilding jargon, and knock-off names of video games. And be sure to stay tuned because pt. 2 will be...
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Metroid Prime Remastered, Hogwarts Legacy, & more! | Backlog Brunch
Welcome to our side series “Backlog Brunch,” where we catch up on all the games we’ve been playing in the past couple months! While we’d love to dedicate a full episode to each game we play, Backlog Brunch will be our chance to share our thoughts on several games all-in-one! Stay tuned to the end...
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DREDGE | Review (+FREE Game Giveaway!)
To win a free Switch code for DREDGE (North American region only), listen to the rules (28:00) and then e-mail us the creepiest undersea creature you can think of to LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! Today we review DREDGE, an indie that’s about fishing, item management, and maaayyyybe…
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God of War Ragnarök | SPOILERS Discussion
Ragnarok may have come and gone a few months ago… but it’s never too late to revisit the Nine Realms! Today Jared is joined by Dan from Octopus Deathpunch for an extended deep dive into God of War: Ragnarok’s story and gameplay choices, and what we thought of them! MAJOR spoilers ahead; feel free...
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Let's Make a Layton Game (feat. DearestHershel!)
The Professor Layton series isn’t dead!! With the announcement of “Professor Layton and the New World of Steam,” we thought it would be fun to not only speculate on what it could be like - but pitch our OWN ideas for what would make for a good franchise revival! Joining us once again is the...
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Sonic Frontiers (feat. Ray Hargreaves!) | Review
We’re thrilled to once again welcome Ray Hargreaves on the podcast to discuss Sonic Frontiers (albeit a couple months late - whoops!). For this episode we talk about the ups, downs, and loop-de-loops that this game brings to the franchise. Expect fun rants, lots of laughs, and even a "Name That...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Level With Us - a cozy video game discussion podcast where brothers Jared & Marcus play a game separately, then meet together to discuss it (kind of like a book club!). This show is for all ages, so curl up with your loved ones and enjoy as these guys gush about their favorite games, gripe about the annoying parts of games, and try to stump each other with nerdy trivia questions!If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, or for business inquiries, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com!Jared's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaredrichardson?utm
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