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Why Does Brandon Love This Video Game? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 235

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Dec 8, 2025
Brandon and Dan dive into their recent gaming and reading adventures. Dan highlights the cooperative charm of Spirit Island and compares its depth to Catan. Brandon shares his love for the quirky mechanics of Katamari, even revealing his Halloween costume inspiration. They also touch on narrative-driven games like Doki Doki Literature Club and Undertale, discussing their unique storytelling approaches. The conversation veers into the differences between Tolkien's books and their film adaptations, leaving fans curious about more creative comparisons.
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INSIGHT

Novel Mechanics Matter

  • Katamari stands out because it introduced a genuinely new game mechanic rather than iterating on an existing genre.
  • Brandon values games that bring novel mechanics and creative design ideas.
ADVICE

Update Controls For New Players

  • Try modern control mappings when remaking classics to make them approachable for new players.
  • Brandon notes Katamari added standard twin-stick/look controls to widen its audience.
ANECDOTE

Interactive Vampire Novels Hook Dan

  • Dan got into interactive Vampire: The Masquerade novels and visual novels on Steam and mobile.
  • He appreciates high-quality writing and mature storytelling in these choose-your-own-adventure style games.
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