The NXpress Nintendo Podcast
Astral Chain
Episodes
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Intelligent Systems' excellent Fire Emblem: Three Houses has inevitably converted another NXpress host, and this week Rick tells fellow enthusiast Patrick and guy-missing-out Tim why he thinks this strategy RPG has a good shot at taking the top spot on his list of the year's best games. Sure, we've already talked extensively about this latest entry in the series, but there's always more to say. From Rick's early adventures in Maddening mode to Patrick's comparisons of his time spent with each house's campaign, this opening segment provides a nice bow on our coverage of one of Nintendo's best offerings of 2019.
After that, the guys get into a lengthy discussion of how each of them handle stretches like the Nintendo has lined up for the second half of the year, where it seems like one must-play game is released after another. When you can't play everything, what do you play, and why? From low budgets to lack of time, there are plenty of reasons it's tough to get to every major title that hits the shelves and eShop. Turns out that the guys each have a different approach, whether it's sticking to tried-and-true franchises, specific genres, or trying as much as possible until something sticks. How about you?
Finally, Rick wraps things up with some brief second impressions of The Sinking City. For all this and more, have a listen!
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
There just never seems to be enough time to talk about everything going on in the world of Nintendo these days, so this week we have another jam-packed show. To kick things off, Rick, Tim, and Patrick are joined by Goomba Stomp contributor Renan Fontes to talk about Rick’s time spent testing the Switch Lite. Just what did out editor-in-chief think about Nintendo’s latest dedicated handheld, and what sort of consumer might it appeal to? Will it entice players away from getting a ‘normal’ Switch?
Next up, Patrick and Renan give a full review of the acclaimed Astral Chain (with a little bit of help from Neuron force rookie Tim). After his initial impressions weren’t so hot, has the game’s in-depth combat and detective-based exploration finally won Patrick over? Or has the tense and irritating situation escalated beyond the point of repair? Regardless, Renan explains how Platinum’s latest action opus just might be his game of the year, especially with the all the post-game content keeping him busy. It’s a well-rounded discussion that should provide a good overview from both a casual and expert position.
In the last segment, the guys pick which announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct got them the most excited. Xenoblade, Return of the Obra Din, and even Super NES games online each make an appearance. So for all this and more on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, have a listen!
Monday Sep 02, 2019
NXpress Nintendo Podcast #177: PAX West, 'Astral Chain' and 'Decay of Logos'
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
This week the starts off with a bang, as Rick, Tim, and Patrick begin what seems like an innocent discussion of the now-delayed Switch release of Decay of Logos, but quickly turn it into a lively debate about the responsibilities of reviewers who have received codes for broken games. Those interested in getting a peek behind the scenes of a website like Goomba Stomp will get a good dose of multiple philosophies on how to handle publishers and what is owed to the readers. It's a lengthy back-and-forth, but we think it's worth a listen!
After all the arguing, things settle down with some previews from PAX West, as Tim relates some of the indies he got a chance to try out in person, and Rick delivers a review of FAR: Lone Sails for the Switch. This indie revolving around a child operating a steampunk-ish transport across post-apocalyptic landscapes is reminiscent of Inside, but finds its own way to be one of the most relaxing, enjoyable games of the year so far.
This week's episode ends with Patrick's first impressions of Astral Chain. Does he agree with Brent's enthusiastic review, or has this sci-fi action game not managed to arrest him quite yet? For all this and more, have a listen!