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Thoughts from Player One
by Thoughts from Player One
There aren't enough instances of people taking longer deep dive looks into narrative focused games. So in Thoughts from Player One two friends play through narrative focused video games and talk in depth about them. Also sometimes we do very dumb things like play through all of Sonic Adventure 2 over the course of too many episodes.
Episodes
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Ep. 137 - Life is Strange True Colors: Chapter 5
We're back closing it out with chapter 5 of Life is Strange True Colors! This was recorded right after episode 4 so we just get right into it! Talking points include: Choice propaganda, Life is Strange power rankings, and the strongest opening to an episode in the series. Super glad to have been...
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Ep. 136 - Life is Strange True Colors: Chapter 4
We're back chatting about chapter 4 of Life is Strange True Colors! This is our shortest episode yet because chapter 5 took us like 2 hours so we didn't want to combine them! Talking points include: Giving stolen evidence to cops, lackluster romance options, and just what in tarnation that Jed...
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Ep. 135 - Life is Strange True Colors: Chapter 3
We're back chatting about chapter 3 of Life is Strange True Colors! Talking points include: LARPing, importance of emotions, a kid who understands my desire to have nothing focused on me, flirty flirts, and some witchy facts. Check in with us next week for Chapter 4! Twitter:...
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Ep. 135 - Life is Strange True Colors: Chapter 2
We're back chatting about chapter 2 of Life is Strange True Colors! This episode was recorded immediately after we recorded episode 1 so it has an energy. Talking points include playing Foosball, great NPC reactions, the literally funniest story of all time, and Alex's first True Colors Cry!...
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Ep. 134 - Life is Strange True Colors: Chapter 1
Right on time for our 5-year anniversary we're back with another deep dive into Life is Strange! This time we're looking at the first chapter of True Colors, the new entry to Deck Nine. Join us as we rapidly remember we have so much to say about this franchise! Talking points include: cinematic...
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Ep. 133 - Twelve Minutes
Hey everyone! After a long break we're happy to be back with Twelve Minutes! A star studded cast with fascinating time loop mechanics wrapped around a murder mystery. Come listen to our break down and thoughts of the story, polarizing ending, and mechanics that Twelve Minutes brings to the table....
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Ep. 132 - Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139: Part 2
This week we're discussing the second half of Nier Replicant, we're joined by our special guests Josh and The Unstumpable Michael to see how ending A wraps up. If you want to catch up on the story we're breaking it down into chunks and discussing throughout highlighting certain aspects of the…
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Ep.131 - Heaven Will Be Mine
This week we played Heaven Will Be Mine, a visual novel about three female mech pilots tearing through space, battling, flirting, making out, and fighting for what they believe in. The game contains Poetic and dense writing about themes surrounding LGBTQ+, discrimination, space, and what it means...
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Ep. 130 - No Controller Necessary: Old Games
Take your hands right off that controller and join us this week as we dive on in to talk about some older games we've been playing both on stream and off. Talking points include: Game design updates, streaming older games for the first time, the Nier Remaster, and making a website for your dog....
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Ep. 129 - Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139: Part 1
The remaster of Nier Replicant is here and boy we really picked apart this first act! We're joined by our special guests Josh and The Unstumpable Michael to see what's really going on in this one. If you want to catch up on the story we're breaking it down into chunks and discussing throughout...
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Ep. 128 - Emily is Away
Heyyy it's Alex and Duncan =]. We recorded another AWESOME episode of TFP1!!! This week we talked about Kyle Seeley's Emily is Away
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Ep. 127 - Maquette
This week we finally talk about a game that Alex has had his eyes on for a while now, Maquette. We also take some time to say farewell to season 6(?) as Plant Facts from Michael goes on hiatus for a bit and a new season closer starts taking shape. Talking points this time include: Just being so...
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Ep. 126 - No Controller Necessary: Games of our Lives (right now)
This week we just took it easy! Hey can you blame us? We work so incredibly hard. This episode we discussed some games we've been playing that don't really need a full spot on the podcast. Alex also brings an interesting topic to the table about talking through the media you consume (really...
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Ep. 125 - Echo
We're back this week and delving deep into the sci-fi stealth action in Echo by Ultra Ultra, a game we both desperately wanted to love. Talking points include: Limited story context, great ideas vs execution, and like 15 minutes on Detective Pikachu to tie it all together. Twitter:...
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Ep. 124 DANGANRONPA: TRIGGER HAPPY HAVOC
From stream to Podcast we're talking all things DANGANRONPA V1! We wanted to take some time to finalize our thoughts on this game and put it out to our podcast folks. Talking points include: predictions, additive fun through riffing with a friend, self-aware nonsense, an actual class trial,...
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Ep. 123 - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice ft. "Nick"
Shadows may only die twice, but Nick joins our podcast thrice to discuss Fromsoft's latest title Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This time featuring an actual story and characters to discuss! Alex and Nick talk about: Using background worldbuildling to set up foreground events, blocking offensively,...
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Ep. 122 - Dark Souls 1& 3 Still ft. "Nick"
This week Duncan calls in sick so Alex and Nick pick up the mantle by continue talking at length about Fromsoft games, this time covering Dark Souls 1 and 3. Talking points include: player impact on the world, a great deal of slander on the gargoyles, and like 45 minutes of discussing how the…
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Ep. 121 Bloodborne Again ft. "Nick"
Woah! It's 2021 and to kick that off we have started the month of Fromsoft! Starting off with the Gothic hack n' cry hit Bloodborne. We're joined by Alex's brother Nick who will be a regular for the month of From. Check it out to hear our opinions on the plethora of bosses, difficulty options,...
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Ep. 120 - The 2020 Episode (ft. Playstation2 Carey)
This episode we started off with a game show about Metacritic scores. We also went into what games we enjoyed this 2020 and how we play games now up against other years. Come listen in and play along at home! Twitter: https://twitter.com/thoughtsfromp1 Reddit:...
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Ep. 119 - THE HEX - A Thanks Gaming Special
This week we took a look at The Hex, a fourth wall breaking game where you help five game characters from separate franchises solve a murder! (There's a bit more too it). We also took some time for Games Giving to be thankful for some of the games we've been playing with a very new spectral…
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Ep. 118 - Divinity Original Sin 2
We've got a slightly different episode for you this time around. Duncan is out, so resident plant fact expert Michael is taking up the reins to talk at length with Alex about Divinity Original Sin 2, a game they played over 400 combined co-op hours in. Afterwards they chat briefly about Baldurs...
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Ep. 117 Fran Bow
Join us for another of our "world famous" Halloween episodes as we discuss Fran Bow, the 2015 adventure game by KillMonday Games. Talking points include: Skeletons with top hats, childhood traumas, standard horror tropes, and wild guesses at what was actually going on in the story. Twitter:...
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Ep. 116 Hades
This week we talked about the latest and greatest from Super Giant Games. Hades is a unique take on both rogue-likes and Greek mythology that swept us away with it's massive array of well voice acted dialogue snappy fun action, and so much charm. Talking points include: Making rouge-like stories...
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Ep. 115 Tell Me Why: Chapter 3 - Inheritance
This week we dive back in for the final chapter of the Tell Me Why trilogy by DONTNOD. Talking points include: poorly timed achievement popups, gamifying emotional distress, a lot of impressions of Sam, realistic drinking animations, and not whether or not DONTNOD really committed to talking…
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Ep. 114 Tell Me Why: Chapter 2 - Family Secrets
This week we get into part two of DONTNOD's new title Tell Me Why. Talking points include: distribution of content, killer openings, unhelpful memories, unbearably tense document scenes, and Call of Duty Stuffed Men! This episode had some interesting discussions around what we picked and why so…
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Ep. 113 Tier List of EVERY GAME WE'VE EVER PLAYED!
This week we took on a HUGE project for our four year anniversary. We made a tier list of EVERY GAME WE'VE EVER PLAYED. If you prefer a video version where you can see the list as it goes along check out the YouTube video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-InYv3lj1dI. This episode was a long one…
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Ep. 112 - Tell Me Why: Chapter 1
Join us once again as we dive back into that crisp DONTNOD pool for a look at Chapter 1 of their new Series: Tell Me Why. Talking points include: Wet children, the actual capital of Alaska, court ordered separation, trans representation in games, and the DONTNOD model of game. Stay tuned at the…
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Ep. 111 UNDERTALE
Finally! The UNDERTALE episode has arrived! We had our two favorite guests on to play Duncan's favorite game. We had a ton of fun discussing this and got into some in depth and fun conversations about it. This episode does not contain a summary of the game or story so be warned. Topics include:...
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Ep. 110 No Controller Necessary: Sequels
This episode we took on sequels! What we look for in a good sequel, and what can and does go wrong. Topics include: sequels vs. franchises, our favorite sequels, what makes a quality sequel, sequel creep, retcon, and evolving game sequels / franchises! Stick around for our end goofs about...
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Ep. 109 - First and Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Part 3
We finally wrap up talking about Final Fantasy 7 Remake and discuss it's pacing, boss fights, politics, and third act twist. Special guest Josh joins us once again. Be sure to catch his stream at twitch.tv/jokogames. Twitter: @thoughtsfromp1 Twitch: Twitch.tv/ThoughtsFromPlayerOne Email:...
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Ep. 109 - Virginia
Join us this week as we discuss Virginia, the 2016 game by Variable State. Talking points include - Cinematography in games, character tropes, using score to set the tone, and your actual accurate chances of marrying a president if you live in Virginia. Opening Music Track: High Spirits Composer:...
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Ep. 108 - First and Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Part 2
Join Duncan, Alex, and friend of the show Josh, as they finally get back to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake. This time we're discussing chapters 8 - 12 so feel free to listen along if you're past there. As a special treat, one of us has even volunteered to dislike Aerith to keep the discussion...
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Ep. 107 Tacoma - How Many Years to Live in a Space Bungalow?
This week we played Tacoma, a sci-fi game about investigating a space station with a special technology that allows you to view and hear the crews final moments. Topics include: polygonal connections, voyeurism, walking simulators, Gone Home, personal AI interaction, and space bungalows. Opening...
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Ep. 106 - No Controller Necessary: Watching People Play Games
This week we discuss watching others play games. We wanted to go deeper into other realms like watching friends play games in the past vs now or streaming but there was just way too much to talk about! Topic list / timestamps below! 5:30 Community Interaction and what we consume 13:45 How we feel...
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Ep. 105 - Little Red Lie
Join us this week with our special guest Eliana from Story Singer Presents to take a look at WZOGI's Little Red Lie. "A contemporary adventure game about debt, family, and the truth about honesty." If you haven't played the game we did a quick story summary to catch you up to speed! Topics…
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Ep. 104 - Black Book: Prologue
Join us this week as we open the pages to Black Book: Prologue! A peek into the haunting and mysterious world of Slavic mythos! You play as a young sorceress traveling across the rural countryside as you aid commonfolk and battle evil forces, using a card-based combat system. Topics include:...
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Ep. 103 - No Controller Necessary: Nostalgia
This week in No Controller Necessary our new topic series we talk about Nostalgia and it's effects on the games we used to and currently play. We tried a new style of intro that I'd appreciate if you checked out and gave us feedback on. Topics Include: 3-D Platforms, Remasters, Music, and a…
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Ep. 102 - First and Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Part 1
Join us this week as we tackle the first third of the long awaited Final Fantasy 7 Remake! We only played/discussed the first 7 chapters so you don't need to have played beyond that to listen. Topics include: History with FF7, Childhood connections, Remakes in general, Jessie's mom's pizza, and…
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Ep. 101 What Remains of Edith Finch: Peak Uncomfortable Kid Death
We've emerged from our no-game Chrysalis into one of the best games we've played for this podcast. Please join us as we discuss Giant Sparrow's What Remains of Edith Finch. It's a master class in walking sims and a beautiful short treat to enjoy. Topics include, family, death, speculation of the...
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Ep. 68-100 - The Lost 32 (100th Celebration!)
After 3+ years of recording we've finally reached the 100 episode (counting series that we didn't number) milestone! As a celebration we decided to release the lost 32 episodes. These are old tapes that Ducan found physically hidden away in his closet from way back when we either first started…
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Ep. 67 - No Controller Necessary: Death in Video Games
Hello everyone! We're kicking off a new series called No Controller Necessary, a more topic focused series rather than any particular game. These episodes don't require you to play through any game to understand what we're talking about: Topics include: death mechanics, dramatic death in video...
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Ep. 66 - Follow Your Rainbow: Sonic the Hedgehog Movie
Sorry if you downloaded the wrong episode! Join us this week as we fulfill a dark promise we made to give our thoughts on the Sonic the Hedgehog Movie. Was it a spin dash of a success or a egg flop... yeah? Please enjoy our thoughts on the Sonic The Hedgehog Movie. Also, for the first time ever,...
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Ep. 65 - Moe Era: The Philosophy 101 of Visual Novels
This week we played Moe Era a new free visual novel by Comfy Company. Please join the fun as we tackle this visual novel with A LOT of ideas, some "interesting" choices, and a positive twist that left us with more questions than answers. Topics include: Work ethic, Literature, Doki Doki…
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Ep. 64 - Outer Wilds
After weeks of Alex incessantly yelling at everyone to play Outer Wilds we finally did it! Join us as we discuss it with extensive spoilers. Talking points include: The ultimate question, going into fugue states, problem solving frustrations, and transcendent video game endings. Be sure to check...
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Ep. 63 - A Short Hike
Join us this week as we talk about A Short Hike, a game by Adam Robinson-Yu about hiking up a mountain to get cellphone reception. It was a delightful experience clocking in at just around 2 hours, and is only a few bucks on Steam or itch.io so check it out. Talking points include: Hikers…
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Ep. 62 - Games of our Decade
This week we close out 2019 with a conversation with Josh and Micheal about the games of this decade that have changed our perspective on games or our lives. It was so nice to talk about what shaped us as people and friends over the years. We talked about other topics as well, favorite 2019 game,...
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Ep. 61 - Life is Strange 2 FINALE: Wolves
Today we wrapped up the story of the brother wolves, Sean and Daniel. We discussed the Life is Strange 2 finale and how we felt about both episode 5, and the series as a whole. I really want to thank Dontnod for making such a wonderful experience and conversation piece for us. Join us for...
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Ep. 60 - The Outer Worlds Part 2
Join on on this very special occasion as Alex and Michael embark on their first ever episode without Duncan. Listen as they try desperately to find humor without the funny person on the show while talking about The Outer Worlds again. This time for real they discuss Groundbreaker, Roseway, and...
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Ep. 59 After Party - A Hell of a Good Drink!
Listen in on our thoughts on After Party! The latest game from Nightschool Studio. Milo and Lola are best friends who have died and need to out drink Satan?! Topics include: Gods Basement, the integrity of friendship, and of course really cool demons. Also alcohol is a topic in this episode/game...
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Ep. 58 - The Outer Worlds Part 1
This week special guest Michael joins us to discuss The Outer Worlds, the newest game from Obsidian. For this episode we only talk about events up through the end of the first world, Edgewater. If you haven't played more than that you can still listen along! Talking points include: Faceless...
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There aren't enough instances of people taking longer deep dive looks into narrative focused games. So in Thoughts from Player One two friends play through narrative focused video games and talk in depth about them. Also sometimes we do very dumb things like play through all of Sonic Adventure 2 over the course of too many episodes.
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