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Many years in the past, journey video games represented the slicing fringe of laptop gaming. Oh positive, arcade video games and console video games had motion and music and characters, however journey video games despatched gamers on a journey, one with any variety of potential endings—as long as you rely “dying” as an ending.
This week, we’re trying again at King’s Quest, maybe essentially the most well-known/notorious instance of the journey style for the sheer variety of methods gamers may find yourself expiring. Push a rock? Lifeless. Go for a swim? Lifeless. Step on the improper floorboard? Try to be extra cautious! Bob Mackey safely occupies the internet hosting chair, joined by achieved Sierra speedrunner OneShortEye and Retronauts patron Daniel Glass who requested this matter. Asking us to cowl a subject with out supporting us on Patreon? I’ve dangerous information…
Description: Within the 18 years we have been placing out this little podcast, we have by no means produced a single episode wholly dedicated to traditional Sierra video games. Properly, that sin in opposition to listenerkind ends TODAY as we peer again 40 years previously to debate the monumentally vital journey sport, King’s Quest. Initially supposed as a method to promote a platform that died shortly after its launch, this interactive fairy story unexpectedly went on to outline Sierra and spawn many extra Quests over the subsequent decade-plus. On this episode, be part of Bob Mackey, patron Daniel Glass, and Sierra speedrunning correspondent (and Journey Recreation Fan Truthful affiliate) OneShortEye because the crew gathers to debate the sequence that made this California developer synonymous with journey—and frustration!
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As with all the episodes Bob produces, this week’s cowl artwork is by Nick Daniel. Take a look at his Twitter, or patronize his Patreon!