Super Mario Galaxy still feels like Nintendo showing off. In this episode, Alex and Luke revisit the gravity-defying platformer and unpack why its design, music, and creativity hold up nearly two decades later.

The Plucky Squire might be one of the most beautiful games in recent memory. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack its ambitious storybook mechanics, creative mini-games, and the strange “type two fun” experience that makes it memorable even when it’s frustrating.

Zelda finally gets her own game—and it works. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack Echoes of Wisdom’s creative systems, dungeon design, and why it feels like a true evolution of 2D Zelda.

Control is a game everyone respects—and not everyone wants to play. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack Remedy’s surreal sci-fi shooter, from its physics-driven combat to the strange push-pull that defines the experience.

Deadeus proves you don’t need much to create great horror. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack the Game Boy homebrew title that uses limitation, imagination, and a three-day countdown to create something that sticks.