The NXpress Nintendo Podcast
Slayaway Camp
Episodes
Tuesday May 01, 2018
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 130: Interview With the Director of 'Slayaway Camp'
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Tuesday May 01, 2018
If last week's quick stab at a review of Blue Wizard Digital's Slayaway Camp didn't scare you into picking up the newly-released murder puzzler on your Nintendo Switch, then the only thing we can think of is to make a sequel. Bigger, badder, and with a more in-depth backstory, Skullface returns as we talk with the game's director, Jason Kapalka about the origins of how the sliding block puzzle mechanic was perfect for 80s slasher movie mayhem, inspirations for the hilariously over-the-top deaths, and how adding new wrinkles and gameplay elements keep the killing fresh. Along the way you'll hear about ghostly camp stories, discover just who made those giggle-inducing victim screams, and find out a bit about the developer's next killer project...
Post game content has Rick, Tim, and Patrick gushing a little more, as well as detailing what they've been recently playing. Don't make us go to outer space in desperation — have a listen and check out Slayaway Camp today!
Friday Mar 23, 2018
NXpress Nintendo Podcast 129: ‘Slayaway Camp,’ and ‘Kirby Star Allies’
Friday Mar 23, 2018
Friday Mar 23, 2018
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Patrick reviews Slayaway Camp, a killer puzzle game where you control Skullface, a psycho slasher bent on slaughtering camp counselors at the title campground. Originally started as an experimental roguelike collaboration between Jason Kapalka (PopCap co-founder, designer of Bejeweled, etc) and Ido Yehieli (of Cardinal Quest 1 and 2), "Slayaway Camp evolved into its current form when they realized that Sokoban-style sliding-block puzzles were enormously tedious... unless they involved gratuitous murder." Meanwhile, Ricky expresses his admiration for Kirby Star Allies, which he calls one of the best in the series and a game that should please old and new fans alike. Finally, Tim tries to understand why the latest Nindies Showcase seemed so underwhelming. Oh, and we also have a brand new theme song courtesy of LFXIV!