Noclip Crewcast

On this week's Crewcast, Frank's mentally returning to Japan in Densha de Go, Jeremy's dipping his toes back into the world of MMORPGs, Jesse's hunting Nazis in The Ratline, and Danny shares extended thoughts on Jeff Kaplan's new studio's debut game: The Legend of California. The Legend of California: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2550530/The_Legend_of_California/ The Ratline: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3756940/The_Ratline/ World of Warcraft (do you really need a link for this): https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/ iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Follow our games coverage escapades: https://www.youtube.com/@Noclip2 Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:17 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:07:14 - The Legend of California 0:57:58 - The Ratline 1:09:59 - Densha de Go! 1:28:22 - Jeremy's History with MMOs 1:57:46 - Noclip Updates

They dig into Lucid Blocks' eerie, Minecraft-like exploration and strange crafting systems. They react to the quirky Irish collectathon Funi Raccoon Game and its nostalgic Y2K humor. A traveler returns with vivid stories of Japanese arcades, idol culture, and a visit to the Nintendo Museum. Short takes on Mama's Sleeping Angels and an offbeat drumming game round out the chat.

They riff on Big Walk's hangout-puzzle vibe, physics-driven humor and how social co-op shapes play. Slay the Spire 2's new classes, epoch narrative and co-op deck tricks get attention. Banquet for Fools' claymation look and hybrid combat spark discussion. Oeuf's egg-physics platforming and community maps are compared. Poker Night remaster nostalgia and Pokémon Pokópia's builder-summoning systems are explored.

Jack Co, artist and game maker known for clay and stop-motion-inflected visuals (Tala & Jack Co), discusses the new horror game Abide. They talk about blending stop-motion with 3D tech and practical effects. Short takes cover sensitive themes and hiring therapists, balancing humor and tone, and technical tricks for mirrors, shadows, and mocap.

They dig into Fellowship’s mythic-plus style endgame and why speedy dungeon runs and social groups matter. Steam Next Fest highlights and several indie demos get quick breakdowns. Tight platforming in Lucid, puzzle mapping in Map Map, and Titanium Court’s surreal match-three twist also come up.

Ariel Knight, independent dev behind Aerial_Knight and Dropshot, known for a music-forward, distinct visual style. He talks about Dropshot’s skydiving shooter premise and finger-gun mechanics. Discussion covers music and aesthetic choices, tuning shooter responsiveness and launch-day fixes. Ariel also reflects on reception, platform controls, Detroit roots and plans for future projects.

A playful dive into dating video game characters and the ethics of romancing nonhuman entities. Deep takes on Pathologic 2’s systemic, morally ambiguous worldbuilding. A surprising love letter to DDR home setups and rhythm-game preservation. Enthusiastic praise for Tomb of the Bloodletter’s keyboard-driven roguelike wordplay and emergent strategy.

Edmund McMillen, game designer and artist behind Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac, and Tyler Glaiel, indie developer and collaborator on Mewgenics. They talk about Mewgenics' polish and animation variety. They debate Adobe Animate changes, discuss launch readiness, localization quirks, controller and virtual-mouse choices, and lively community audio contests.

Discussion of Highguard's controversial trailer, rushed marketing and its 3v3 raid-PvP loop with loot, melee and destructible environments. Deep dives into Ace Combat 7's mission design, loadouts and arcade tension. A look at Cairn's limb-by-limb climbing simulation, meditative pacing and visual design. Conversations about creator controversies, community reactions and industry tradeoffs.

Dive into a blend of gaming fun with a spotlight on Big Hops, showcasing its unique tongue-swing mechanics and platforming charm. Discover Danny's addictive Fortnite experience, highlighting its casual hooks and creative modes. Frank takes a nostalgic trip with Auto Modellista, praising its stunning visuals and tuning depth. Lastly, explore the psychedelic world of Eternity Egg, promising surreal aesthetics and innovative gameplay. It's a joyful celebration of gaming across genres and eras!