Random Encounter Podcast 289 - Go East, Young Man, and Farm!
6On this episode of Random Encounter, we're "cranking" up our game to chat about a farming-centric piece of DLC for a pixel-art action RPG and a rogue-like on a tiny, black-and-white screen.
First, Nick is here to share his thoughts about the farming DLC for 2021's Eastward (https://www.rpgfan.com/game/eastward/) , Eastward: Octopia (https://www.rpgfan.com/game/eastward-octopia/) . Having received solid reviews back when it was released, this new DLC strips out all of the combat and replaces it with some robust farm-sim mechanics. Coming in at around 20 hours' worth of gameplay for $6, Octopia might be an essential purchase for anyone who loves the original title or farming games!
Then, Tim makes his first appearance on Random to chat about the rogue-like RPG Under the Castle (https://www.rpgfan.com/game/under-the-castle/) and the tiny handheld console you need to play it, the Playdate. The Playdate is a fascinating piece of hardware, looking like a tiny, high-resolution yellow Gameboy Pocket with a crank on the side. The system is pricy, but does Tim think it and Under the Castle are worth the money?
Featuring: Jono Logan, Nick Mangiaracina, and Tim Rattray; Edited by Jono Logan
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This Episode's Related Links:
Eastward Review (https://www.rpgfan.com/review/eastward/)
Eastward - Octopia Review (https://www.rpgfan.com/review/eastward-octopia/)
Under the Castle Review (https://www.rpgfan.com/review/under-the-castle/)