222: Mina the Hollower (with Matt aka Stormageddon - "Fun" and Games)

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Join Dave and special guest Matt aka Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite podcasts) as they discuss Yacht Club Games' long-awaited action adventure game, Mina the Hollower. Blending several influences from The Legend of Zelda, Castlevania, FromSoftware's catalogue and more, Mina the Hollower still managed to carve out a strong identity of its own while leaving a lasting impression. Listen in to find out more, and as always, no spoilers for a while.

Guest info: Matt aka Stormageddon (they/them)

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TIMESTAMPS

• 0:00 Title Card
• 0:23 Introductions
• 6:41 Personal Histories with Yacht Club Games
• 12:34 Top-Level Thoughts
• 20:08 Story Setup and Weapon Choice
• 23:20 Exploring Influences
• 28:50 Visual Design and GBC Aesthetic
• 32:47 Burrowing Gives Mina Its Identity
• 43:47 Ways to Mitigate Difficulty
• 58:14 Open-Ended Structure and Exploration
• 1:09:07 Lightning Round!
• 1:14:34 Modifiers, Feats and Achievements
• 1:25:04 Music and Sound
• 1:34:43 Who Should Play?
• 1:40:15 "Fun" and Games, Reignite Podcasts
• 1:46:24 Spoiler Wall & Patron Thank-Yous
• 1:48:13 Spoilers- Weapons, Areas, Bosses
• 2:12:43 Spoilers- Final Boss and Ending

Music used in the episode is credited to Jake Kaufman unless otherwise noted. Tracks used: Cinematic - Intro, A Sinking Feeling (Loner's Landing), The Congealed, Gator Gallop (Nox's Bayou), A Sickly Shore (Bone Beach), Central Ossex, The Brilliant Truth (Radiant Manor), End Credits

Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures