
The Opening to Crypt Custodian – A Lesson in Starting a Game Story
Erik delves into the beginnings of Crypt Custodian and why it is the perfect example of how to start a game narrative.
Your BFA in customer service unfortunately goes to waste as you lose your job to AI. But... a mysterious stranger sends a gift – magical glasses called 'Dateviators' – which make your house come alive and dateable! Each dateable object will open up, have their own stories, and potentially become your lovers, friends, or enemies. With an exhaustive Who's Who of voice actors keeping you company on your journey!
Take on an ancient evil in this fast-paced action roguelite set in the whimsical world of Random. Play as Queen Aleksandra and her die-companion Fortune as you battle twisted foes, wield powerful relics and abilities, and roll the dice to escape this nightmarish realm.
Help Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of an ill-fated space expedition, create alternative versions of himself to escape a hostile planet and tackle personal turmoils with this unconventional crew in this emotional sci-fi game with a unique blend of survival, adventure, and base-building elements.
Solve and transform Picross puzzles into furniture to decorate the perfect home for your rodent friend. Collect hundreds of decorations, accessories and stickers in this cosy game.
Step into the shoes of a young reporter in a classic point & click adventure as you uncover the mysteries of a small town. Write compelling articles, snap intriguing photos, and talk to the quirky townsfolk as you start your internship at the town’s quirky newspaper, The Cantaloupe Chronicle.
In an AI-powered age where original authors have become largely redundant, play as a dejected writer on the brink of losing their creative drive forever.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery as you build your own home-on-wheels, using a combination of creative block organisation puzzles and relaxing interior design and decorate and organise the camper van of your dreams!
Monster Train returns with all-new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, and new modes in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit.
In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
Enjoy summer in Kabuto Park! Catch the cutest bugs, train them and win the Summer Beetle Battles Championship in this tiny bug collection game. Upgrade your equipment to find rarer, stronger and shinier little friends.
Jump the Track is an explosive comedy that blends visual novel with pachinko. Sam struggles with inner turmoil and conflicting emotions. You have the power to guide fate—roll the ball and see where the story takes you!
A classic 3D platformer with a tactile twist: Open, unfold, and rotate your way through a stunning world built with familiar crafting materials. Help Chick and Nugget overcome the dastardly Nox and return all the stolen eggs back to where they belong.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval tale.
Erik delves into the beginnings of Crypt Custodian and why it is the perfect example of how to start a game narrative.
Another Steam Next Fest is here and Chris has been playing demos all week so they could highlight ten of the best demos that you should spend your weekend with.
A new Magic: The Gathering set is almost upon us and this time Final Fantasy is the featured series. We take a look back at the history of the Universes Beyond expansion and delve into this latest set on Final Fantasy.
Treat your ears to our latest episode!!
Though we love to write video game reviews for our website, sometimes it’s nice to discuss them with other people in real time.
In this monthly podcast, the So Many Games writers sit down and discuss indie gaming through a few different formats. From deep discussions, interviews with developers, and catch-ups with the crew, we hope there will be something for everyone here.
In this episode, some of the So Many Games crew sit down for a roundtable discussion, with the hope that not only will you get to know us a little better, but also for us to get to know each other a little more too.
Tofr, Kurosh, Michael and Erik sit down with Jason to discuss their other projects and gaming histories, and each brought one of their favourite games to discuss.
Hopefully the rest of the crew – Matt, Jacob, Elsa and Steven – can make it onto a future episode.
*Chapters*
00:00 Intro
05:33 Other Projects
28:20 Gaming Histories
1:01:50 Favourite Games
1:35:53 Outro
*Links*
Erik on BlueSky
Tofr on BlueSky
Kurosh on BlueSky
Michael on BlueSky
*So Many Games Links*
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– Music by Jerden Cooke