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What is Donkey Kong Bananza, has it converted me into a Donkey Kong fan and should you buy a Nintendo Switch 2 to play this game? Let’s find out in this week’s episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.

Thank you to my Patrons for their support.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BeatYourBacklog

Check out some of my other Nintendo content:

Mario Kart World: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/kkY03zvjBWb

Super Mario RPG: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/8BeNYgxjBWb

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Discord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

You've never played a game like this!

This week I check out Camille and Laura, a two hour point-and-click indie game about a single Mother dealing with the difficulties of her daughter's first week at a new school. Let me know if you will check out the game in the comments below.

Check out my other videos:

Spilled: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7dYb2zYx0Vb

and Roger: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ZixNjTby0Vb

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Discord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

and Roger may be the first indie game hidden gem I have played in 2025.

You play as a little girl who wakes up in her house expecting to find her Father sleeping on the sofa but instead finds a stranger there.

Let's find out what happens in this week's episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.

Become a Patron at the $2 or $5 tiers to get all of my content early!

Written Review of the game: https://www.patreon.com/posts/and-roger-switch-136146153

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Discord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

It has been 11 years since we got a new Mario Kart, is Mario Kart World worth the wait and should you be spending $90 on it? Let's find out in this week's Beat Your Backlog Podcast!Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatYourBacklogWritten Review of the game: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mario-kart-world-135476023Super Mario RPG: https://youtu.be/NICexNrk_9w?si=mWG43SNif13cnS1KBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

This week I check out To a T by Uvula Studios, Annapurna Interactive and the legendary designer, Keita Takahashi.

But what is To a T, is it worth your time to play and is it as good as Katamari Damacy? Let's find out in this week's episode.

Thank you Patrons for supporting the show.

Discord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Become a Patron and get access to this exclusive episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/beat-your-bonus-134029679

Hariold Halibut: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/0KdBjZdWcVb

This week I reviewed an absolute gaming iconic, Chrono Trigger. It was recently voted as the best JRPG of all time on IGN. Let's find out if that is the case.

Thank you Patrons for supporting the show.

Become a Patron and get access to this exclusive episode:https://www.patreon.com/posts/beat-your-bonus-124864113

Super Mario RPG episode: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/dFS8g8plTUb

Discord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

I have been dreaming of a good football game that is not FIFA for years. I want something that explores the culture of football more than the simulation gameplay of FIFA. With its 89/100 Metacritic score, will despelote scratch that itch? Let's find out in this week's episode.

Thank you Patrons for supporting the show.

Support on Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatYourBacklog

Spilled episode: https://youtu.be/EfXtXAXXJlY?si=SY7krqKoWO4ZtgsP

Slay the Princess episode: https://youtu.be/XpaBYHyHBDg?si=-YZal_cfmHKdWPga

Discord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

This week I go all the way back to 2007 and play Pokémon Ranger on the Nintendo DS.

But what is Pokémon Ranger, is it worth playing in 2025 and what makes it different from the main line Pokémon games?

Let's find out in this week's episode.

If you enjoyed the episode, please consider becoming a Patron today!

Thank you Patrons for supporting the show:

Hoppel

Kazapi

Gaming in the Wild

Pokemon Legends: Arceus review: https://www.patreon.com/posts/beat-your-55-122915285

Pokemon White review: https://www.patreon.com/posts/pokemon-white-119238407

Discord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

This week Chris Brandrick from Switch Weekly joins me to talk about his Nintendo Switch Memories!

Chris's Links:

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandrick.bsky.social

Switch Weekly: https://switchweekly.com/

If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe for more and leave a 5 star review.

Thank you to my Patrons for supporting the show!

Hoppel

Kazapi

Gaming in the Wild

My Links:

BlueSky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social⁠

Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4⁠

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatYourBacklog

If you enjoyed the episode and would like to listen to more Nintendo Switch content, check out episode 50 of the podcast, where I go through my Nintendo Switch 2 predictions. ⁠https://youtu.be/r1GvQ2H1E0A?si=c_x6dAA8IGgTnMIe⁠ ⁠

Adam's Backlog of shame: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing⁠

This week I check out the short and sweet indie game Spilled! by Lente.

It's a game where you play as a cute boat that goes around cleaning up an oil spill after an environmental disaster.

Let me know if you have played the game or plan to play it here in the comments, on BlueSky or in the BYB Discord.

If you enjoy the podcast, please remember to leave a 5 star review and consider supporting us on Patreon.

Thank you Patrons for supporting the show:

Hoppel

Kazapi

Gaming in the Wild

If you’re in the mood to listen to more content about a great short indie game, check out episode 64 of the podcast about Monument Valley 1&2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/beat-your-64-1-2-127050552

Random Podcast episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/beat-your-62-cut-126385990?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Slay the Princess Play Through: https://youtu.be/6wbQHny2zKk

This week on the podcast I review two of the best puzzle games ever, Monument Valley 1 & 2.

Have you played Monument Valley 1 and/or 2? Is it still on your backlog? Will you be playing them on the Nintendo Switch? Do you have any other great mobile game suggestions I should play?

If you enjoy the podcast, please remember to leave a 5 star review and consider supporting us on Patreon.

Thank you Patrons for supporting the show:

Hoppel

Kazapi

Gaming in the Wild

If you’re in the mood to listen to more content about a great indie game, check out episode 41 of the podcast about Cat Quest III.

This week I am joined by The Mimic's Veil's Benjicong to talk about his Nintendo Switch Memories.

Ben discusses what he was playing before he picked up a Nintendo Switch, the games he will never forget playing on the system and we also react to the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct (a little bit).

Let me know your Nintendo Switch Memories in the comments and if you will be picking up the Switch. Please remember to like and subscribe if you enjoyed.

Links to Ben's content:

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/benjicong.bsky.social

The Mimic's Veil Podcast:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/themimicsveil/ 

My Links:

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Discord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

If you enjoyed the episode and would like to listen to more Nintendo Switch content, check out episode 50 of the podcast, where I go through my Nintendo Switch 2 predictions. https://youtu.be/r1GvQ2H1E0A?si=c_x6dAA8IGgTnMIe ⁠

Adam's Backlog of shame: ⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing⁠

Kaspar joins me to discuss our April Game of the Month Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut. Honestly, this is one of the best games I have played in a while and we have a right old knatter out it on the podcast this week.The first section of the podcast is spoiler free, then we go into full story spoilers.But what is Slay the Princess, is it worth your time to play and should you pick it up? Let's find out in this week's episode!If you enjoy the podcast, please remember to like and subscribe and consider supporting us on Patreon.Thank you Patrons for supporting the show:HoppelKazapiGaming in the WildReview of another fantastic indie game you should check out: https://youtu.be/Uf4yxh_Gtpo?si=urSZi2USQJtjE_tyCheck out my Slay the Princess Let's Play here: https://youtu.be/6wbQHny2zKk?si=u3Pgv0nrP8VW7BTGLinks:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatYourBacklogBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

This week we continue our Nintendo Switch mini-series with Alex, the editor of Switchaboo and owner of The IndiEXP.

In the episode, Alex shares he memories of the Nintendo Switch and his experiences working with indie game developers launching their games on the Switch.

Let me know your Nintendo Switch Memories in the comments and if you will be picking up the Switch.

Please remember to like and subscribe if you enjoyed.

Links to Alex's content:

Switchaboo: https://www.switchaboo.com/ 

The IndiEXP: https://theindiexp.com/

Which Way Up: https://www.nintendo.com/de-de/Spiele/Nintendo-Switch-Download-Software/Which-Way-Up-Galaxy-Games-2747990.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq3O-NNrWH5ngqED_kNJfy1Ah3x8xwmunKhvY2fMI2cGgAWQnSH

Game Over: A Musical RPG: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2021600/Game_Over__A_Musical_RPG/

Hanako's Flower Shop: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1529640/Hanakos_Flower_Shop/

If you enjoyed the episode and would like to listen to more Nintendo Switch content, check out episode 50 of the podcast, where I go through my Nintendo Switch 2 predictions.

https://youtu.be/r1GvQ2H1E0A?si=c_x6dAA8IGgTnMIe

Links:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeatYourBacklog

Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/tszEJVx⁠

Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social⁠

Adam's Backlog of shame:

⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing⁠

In this week's episode I round up all of the news from (and after) the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.Was it the best one ever? I certainly think so but there were a lot of questions left unanswered:What is the price of the Nintendo Switch 2?When can I pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2?When is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's release date?Let's try and answer some of those questions in this episode!Let me know what your favourite announcement was in the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.If you enjoy the podcast, please remember to comment and subscribe and consider supporting us on Patreon.Thank you Patrons for supporting the show:HoppelKazapiGaming in the WildIf you’re in the mood to listen to more content about my Nintendo Switch 2 predications, check out episode 50 of the podcast.https://youtu.be/r1GvQ2H1E0A?si=kfnfcs77ZbJRC1fKLinks:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatYourBacklogDiscord: ⁠https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.socialAdam's Backlog of shame:⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode.

This week one of my favourite podcasters joins me as I kick off my new mini-series: Nintendo Switch Memories. John from Gaming in the Wild joins me to talk about his Nintendo Switch memories, why he picked up the system, what his favourite games are on it and if he will be picking up the Nintendo Switch 2. Let me know your Nintendo Switch Memories in the comments and if you will be picking up the Switch.

Please remember to like and subscribe if you enjoyed.

Links to Gaming in the Wild:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@GamingInTheWild⁩  

Podcast: https://gaminginthewild.carrd.co/ 

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gaminginthewild.bsky.social

If you enjoyed the episode and would like to listen to more Nintendo Switch content, check out episode 50 of the podcast, where I go through my Nintendo Switch 2 predictions. https://youtu.be/r1GvQ2H1E0A?si=c_x6dAA8IGgTnMIe 

Links:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeatYourBacklog 

Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/tszEJVx⁠

Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

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Adam's Backlog of shame: ⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing⁠

A quick podcast episode describing our new game taking place in the BYB Discord server to help you Beat Your Backlog.

More information: https://www.patreon.com/posts/introducing-beat-124441541

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

Gravity Rush is a very rare thing in the video game world; it was released as a PlayStation Vita exclusive. Hopes were high back in February 2012 when the game was released, just two months after the Vita itself launched. The game seemed to review well, with it sitting at an 83 on Metacritic, and reports at the time claimed the game had sold 200,000 units by August of 2012. The game even went on to be remastered for the PlayStation 4 by the prestigious remaster studio Bluepoint (the same developers behind the Demon's Souls PS5 remake), and a sequel, Gravity Rush 2, was released on the PS4 in 2017.

But what is Gravity Rush? What is it like playing a game on the PS Vita in 2025, and is the game worth your time? Let’s find out in this week's episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.

If you enjoy the podcast, please remember to leave a 5 star review and consider supporting us on Patreon.

Thank you Patrons for supporting the show:

Hoppel

Kazapi

If you’re in the mood to listen to more content about a Japanese game that was released exclusively on Playstation, check out episode 18 about Final Fantasy 16, my GOTY for 2023.

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/WHJT7zI2PRb

Links:

Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/tszEJVx⁠

Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social⁠

Adam's Backlog of shame:

⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing⁠

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode.

With the announcement that Chapter 3 and 4 of Deltarune will be releasing in 2025, I decided to go back and play the first two chapters of Toby Fox's weird and wonderful game.

But after seven years (crazy) since the first chapter's release is it worth playing Deltarune in 2025?

Let's find out in this week's episode of the Beat Your Backlog podcast.

If you enjoy the podcast, please remember to leave a 5 star review and consider supporting us on Patreon.

Thank you Patrons for supporting the show:

Hoppel

Kazapi (aka Kaspar)

If you're interested in listening to more indie game content check out my episode on Duck Detective: The Secret Salami

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/z7Obht7VIRb

Links:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeatYourBacklog

Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/tszEJVx⁠

Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social⁠

Adam's Backlog of shame:

⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing⁠

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode.

If you have never heard of the game, it was released on the Wii all the way back in 2008 and was developed by Good-Feel, who interestingly are best known for creating educational games for the Japanese market. What is also interesting is that a digital version of the game was re-released on the Wii U eshop in 2016, so maybe if you are a Wii U owner, you might know the game from there. 

So what is Wario Land: Shake It, why is it seen as a hidden gem on the Nintendo Wii and is it a game Nintendo should remake or remaster and release on the Nintendo Switch 2? Let’s find out in this week’s episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.

If you enjoy the podcast, please remember to leave a 5 star review and consider supporting us on Patreon.

Thank you Patreons for supporting the show:

Hoppel

If you're interested in listening to more platformer content check out my episode on Super Mario Bros: Wonder.

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/1orZroaemRb

For more Mario content, check out my episode on Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario.

Links:

Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/tszEJVx⁠

Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social⁠

Adam's Backlog of shame:

⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing⁠

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode.

With the upcoming Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents, which will hopefully announce the release date of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, I decided I should play Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

When the game was first announced, fans hoped it would be the Pokémon Breath of the Wild open world game.

Let's see if that is the case in this week's episode.

If you enjoy the podcast, please remember to leave a 5 star review and consider supporting us on Patreon.

Thank you Patreons for supporting the show:

Hoppel

If you're interested in listening to more Pokémon content check out episode 38 of the podcast about Pokémon Scarlet.

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/GTXpXyCk9Qb

Links:

Discord: https://discord.gg/tszEJVx

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode.

I was surprised when Nintendo announced that Super Mario RPG was getting a remake. I thought because of licensing, it would be lost to the annals of time as one of those weird 90s collaborations, a bit like the Sony Nintendo, that happened but would never happen again.

Therefore, I was very excited to play Super Mario RPG remake and after playing it, I think it is one of my favourite games on the Nintendo Switch.

Let's find out why in this week's episode.

If you enjoy the podcast, please remember to leave a 5 star review and consider supporting us on Patreon.

https://www.patreon.com/BeatYourBacklog

Thank you Patreons for supporting the show:

Hoppel

If you're interested in listening to more Mario RPG content check out episode 36 of the podcast about Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mfwmje0i3YUZRYzMEyk6t?si=teZfJgSXTkW_w_jhFZWbKA

Links:

Discord: https://discord.gg/tszEJVx

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode.

Today we are fighting our way to become the toughest boxer in the universe in Purple Trees boxing arcade smash ‘em up Thunder Ray. The game released on September 14th 2023 on pretty much every platform and set itself apart by its striking visuals and Punch Out boxing gameplay.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeatYourBacklog

Discord: https://discord.gg/tszEJVx

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode.

With a name like Caravan SandWitch, I had a lot of questions about what this game was. The caravan seemed clear because there is a van very clearly shown in the game’s key art but a SandWitch? Eh? Turns out the game has nothing to do with the delicious lunch time food you might have thought, but instead is a game about exploration and loss and as we will see in this week’s episode of the Beat Your Backlog podcast.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeatYourBacklog

Discord: https://discord.gg/tszEJVx

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode.

Happy New Year!

In this episode we are looking forward to all of the epic video games releasing in 2025.

I'd love to know what games you are most looking forward to in 2025! Let me know in the comments or hit me up on social media.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Discord: https://discord.gg/tszEJVx

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeatYourBacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode.

The rumour mill is turning with Nintendo Switch 2 leaks so I wanted to throw my ideas into the hat with what I think the Nintendo Switch 2 launch line up will be.

Will Metroid Prime 4 be there? Is there going to be a 3D Mario game? Are we getting a The Legend of Zelda remake?

Let me know what you think by leaving me a comment on Spotify or hitting me up on social media.

Check out this episode if you like Zelda: https://open.spotify.com/episode/08LZlOLmO8WIr4EP9iVKkY?si=TOtg-hw7T1evSy9kElEcYA

Check out this episode if you like Mario: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mfwmje0i3YUZRYzMEyk6t?si=teZfJgSXTkW_w_jhFZWbKA

Check out this episode if you like Metroid: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nI5frQv7zsR1qY29GeShX?si=HOgi6pIdTfGC9WCf-0CVrg

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Discord: https://discord.gg/tszEJVx

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode.

2024 has been a fantastic game for video games. Here are my top 10 favourite games I have managed to knock off the backlog this year!

Let me know what your favourite games of 2024 were.

If you're listening on Spotify, you can do so in the comments below. If not let me know on BlueSky or join our Discord.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Discord: https://discord.gg/tszEJVx

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

If you are a fan of the Survivor-like genre, should you check out Temtem: Swarm in early access?

Find out in this week's episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.

Vampire Survivor episode: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/VcpzkKFtsPb

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Discord: https://discord.gg/tszEJVx

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

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It may be a smaller title but just like its main character Verm, Small Saga packs a punch. 

The setting of a rodent medieval kingdom under the streets of modern day London is genius and feels unique. If you have Small Saga on your 'to play' list, make sure you bump it up and play it now.

If you have played the game, I would love to know what you think. If you're listening on Spotify, let me know in the comments below, if you're listing elsewhere, let me know on social media.

If you’re in the mood to listen to more content about a turn-based RPG, check out episode 36 of the podcast about Paper Mario and The Thousand Year Door.

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/z2I1RhlY1Ob

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Discord: https://discord.gg/tszEJVx

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

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Today we are entering the dark and scary Rifts of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

Let’s see how the shift of protagonist helps or hinders the newest title in the Zelda franchise in this week’s episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.

Have you played Echoes of Wisdom? If so, what did you think? Did you enjoy playing as Zelda?

If you’re in the mood to listen to more content about TLOZ, make sure to check out episode 26 about Twilight Princess and episode 14 about my time with Tears of the Kingdom.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Discord: https://discord.gg/tszEJVx

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

Today we are exploring the Unova region in our quest to become the very best, like no one ever was, in Game Freak and the Pokémon Company’s Pokémon White.

If you are a regular listener to the podcast, you will know that I recently reviewed Pokémon Scarlet, crowning it as my personal ‘best Pokémon game ever’. After posting my Quick Review of the game to Youtube, I got a lot of push back from Pokémon, how should we say. . .  enthusiasts, saying that Pokémon White was a better game because it has a better story.

So is Pokémon White really better than Pokémon Scarlet or is it just nostalgia talking, let's find out in this week's episode.

If you'd like more Pokémon content, check out episode 38 of the podcast about Pokémon Scarlet or episode 44 about Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Discord: https://discord.gg/tszEJVx

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

Today we are ripping packs in the Pokémon Company, Creatures Inc and DeNA’s brand new card collection and battling game Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

Let me know what your best pulls have been, what you want to see more of in the future and if you think you will still be playing the game a month from now.

For more Pokémon content, check out my episode on Pokémon Scarlet.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Discord: https://discord.gg/tszEJVx

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

Today we are blasting off with Team Asobi’s highly rated, mascot 3D platformer; Astro Bot. 

When beating the demo for Astro’s Playroom I remember thinking to myself ‘this guy needs his own game’. Four years later he got it, but is the game really that good? How much does Sony nostalgia play into its success and is it a worthy rival to Super Mario? Let's find out on this week's episode.

Join the Beat Your Backlog Discord here: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

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Is The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age the best LOTR games you have never played? Yes I think so!

But what is The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age? Why is it not remembered as fondly as the other two licensed LOTR games of the time, and is it worth going back and playing 20 years after its release? Let’s find out in this week’s episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.

Join the Beat Your Backlog Discord here: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

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Join the Beat Your Backlog Discord here: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4 Today we are sailing the Purribean in The Gentle Bros pawsome indie game RPG, Cat Quest III .

Let’s find out if CQIII is truly one of the best indie games of the year or if it belongs at the bottom of the ocean in Davy Dog’s Locker in this week's episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.

Have you played Cat Quest III or any other of the Cat Quest games?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by commenting on the episode and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on Twitter/X or byb_podcast on instagram or join our Discord, the link is in the description.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

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Join the Beat Your Backlog Discord here: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

Today I’m up north in the slightly rough and dingy Northern town of Barnsworth in Coal Suppers’ weirdly wonderful ‘slapformer’ indie game; Thank Goodness You’re Here!

If you’ve played Thank Goodness You're Here!, I’d love to hear what you thought of the humour. Is it the best thing since sliced bread or too obtuse for you?

Let me know here on Spotify in the comments, on ⁠⁠ko-fi⁠⁠, over on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ or come and join the ⁠⁠⁠BYB Discord server!⁠⁠⁠

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

Join the Beat Your Backlog Discord here: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

Today I am holidaying in the beautiful Austrian Alps in Microbird Games and Curve Game’s Dungeons of Hinterberg.

It's a mix up of Zelda-like dungeon puzzles and Persona friendship and relationship management set in an idyllic Austrian alpine resort town.

So how does this mash up work and should you play Dungeons of Hinterberg? Let's find out in this week's episode!

Have you played Dungeons of Hinterberg?

Let me know on ko-fi, over on ⁠Twitter⁠ or come and join the ⁠BYB Discord server!⁠

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

Join the Beat Your Backlog Discord here: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

Pokémon Scarlet released with its partner game Pokémon Violet back on 18th November 2022. The game released to some conflicted reviews, with reviewers applauding the open-world changes made to the game, but despising how poorly the game ran on the Nintendo Switch.

So what is it like playing Pokémon Scarlet in 2024? Let's find out in this week's episode as we go through the good, the bad and the downright ugly things about this Pokémon game.

What do you think of Pokémon Scarlet? Can you accept how poorly it runs? Is it the best Pokémon game?

Let me know on ko-fi, over on Twitter or come and join the BYB Discord server!

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/beatyourbacklog

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

Today we are investigating the mystery of the salami bandit in Happy Broccoli’s charming deDUCKtion indie game Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

I had been playing Paper Mario and the thousand year door at the time and Duck Detective’s art style was obviously inspired by that series and the steam page said the game only takes between 2-3 hours to beat.

So let's try to QUACK the case and find out if you should give Duck Detective: The Secret Salami a try.

Are you picking up Duck Detective? What do you think of ‘wholesome games’?

Turnip Boy Ep: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/X85flVIFkLb

Paper Mario Ep: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/5bDJCVKFkLb

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9KNcq0W4eJb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

In this episode I check out Nintendo's latest remake, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

The game has been doing amazingly well with critics, but can a game that is 20 years old really be that good?

It's my first ever Paper Mario game and Mario RPG, so let's find out together in this episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast!

Super Mario Bros Wonder episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8jqhGnb6iLb

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9KNcq0W4eJb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

‘Thou shalt get sidetracked by bullsh*t every goddamn time’

Yes, like most of the gaming world, I decided to head back into Bethesda's 2015 dystopian RPG after watching the Fallout series on Amazon Prime.

Bethesda itself seems to have come under a lot of scrutiny since they were purchased by Xbox. Just last week news broke that multiple of their studios would be closing, including Tango Gameworks, the creators of Hi-Rush and Arkane Austin, the creators of Redfall. In addition, the divisive nature of Starfield and the apparent failure of Fallout 76, leave many gamers questioning if Bethesda still has the charm and magic of the days of Skyrim and the earlier Fallout games.

However, after watching the Fallout show, it reminded me how special, weird and wonderful this universe is and had me chomping like a Ghoul on recently rotting flesh, to get back into its universe.

So, let's discuss if Bethesda still has the secret RPG sauce and why I decided to play Fallout 4 and not the beloved Fallout: New Vegas in this week’s episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.

Redfall Episode- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eVsj1qy3SJb

Hi-Fi Rush Episode- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8kSm8lz3SJb

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9KNcq0W4eJb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

We are back in the world of Final Fantasy 16 with the brand new The Rising Tides DLC, exploring the beautiful region of Mysidia and uncovering the mysterious disappearance of the Water Eikon: Leviathan.

Do you plan to check out the FF16 DLC or have you done so already?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix 

If you’re in the mood to listen to more FF16 content, make sure you check out episode 28 of the podcast where I review Echoes of the Fallen and check out episode 18, where I review the base game with colleague Kaspar.

Ep 18: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fRKBNlR4eJb

Ep 28: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ARtwApT4eJb

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9KNcq0W4eJb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

This week we are aboard the starship Fedora 1, stranded at the bottom of the ocean on an alien planet, in Slowbros' magnificent hand crafted game Harold Halibut.

This game is an absolute must play and is my favourite game of 2024 so far, so make sure you check it out!

If you’re in the mood to experience another narrative driven indie game with a unique art style, check out episode 27 of the podcast where I review Goodbye Volcano High.

Have you checked out Harold Halibut or did this episode convince you to try it out? Let me know in the comments below or hit me up on social media.

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/6EkIHE1MHIb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

This week I ‘suffer not the heretic to live’ in Warhammer 40K:Boltgun by Auroch Digital and Focus Entertainment.

You may know this game as the DOOM-like 'boomer-shooter' set in the Warhammer 40K universe.

Though the game looks visually stunning and seems a no-brainer for the mix of doom FPS and Warhammer 40K, is it actually any good?

If you enjoyed this episode and you’re in the mood to list to another review about an FPS that didn't live up to its potential, check out episode 13 and my review of Redfall.

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0rwzGx1MHIb

Have you checked out Warhammer 40K: Boltgun already or is it still sitting in your backlog?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram.

Also let me know if you plan to play Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/6EkIHE1MHIb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

Venba just won the Seumas Mcnally Grand Prize at the Independent Game Festival but what is the game about and is it worth knocking off your backlog? Let's find out in this week's episode.

In addition, I also give you my impressions of the SandLand demo that was recently released.

If you enjoyed this episode and you’re in the mood to experience a bit more about Indian culture in video games, check out episode 22 of the podcast about Thirsty Suitors- it was one of my favourite games of 2023.

Have you checked out Venba already or is it still sitting in your backlog?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram. Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BpLKEDS5uEb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode! 

Meg's Monster is an indie game hidden gem you need to check out. The game popped up a few times at the end of 2023 on peoples' Game of the year list, but why is it so good? Find out in this week's episode!

Have you checked out Meg’s Monster already or is it still sitting in your backlog?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram.

Also, if you’re in the mood to learn about another pixel art indie game hidden gem, make sure you check out episode 15 of the podcast about the game Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, it’s a good one!

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1CJY6NDzPHb Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BpLKEDS5uEb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Having seen the remaster’s high scores, enjoying most of my time with Metroid Dread and trying to get myself hyped up for Metroid Prime 4, I decided I should finally try out Metroid Prime for the very first time.

I was interested to know, is the game really that good or is its acclaim based on nostalgia critics and fans have from when they played the original back in 2002?

Let’s find out in this week’s episode of the Beat Your Backlog podcast.

Metroid Dread Episode- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wBaSW3YUNHb

Will you be picking up Metroid Prime 4 on the Nintendo Switch 2?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BpLKEDS5uEb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Link to Beat Your Backlog Google Sheets template:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vJ5_femDP3MNJTO-AmpNe6TPK_cvEXfu?usp=sharing

We return to my game of the year for 2023 this week in the new Final Fantasy XVI DLC, Echoes of the Fallen. It felt great to return to the world of Valisthea and get back into the awesome story of Clive, Jill and Joshua.

But since there has been six months or so since the game's release and the DLC coming out, is it worth your time to go back to?

Let's discuss in this week's episode.

If you have played Final Fantasy XVI already, are you planning to play the Echoes of the Fallen DLC?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BpLKEDS5uEb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Link to Beat Your Backlog Google Sheets template:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vJ5_femDP3MNJTO-AmpNe6TPK_cvEXfu?usp=sharing

Goodbye Volcano High is an indie gem from 2023 I wish I'd played sooner. It's story is about a group of anthropomorphic dinosaurs faced with their senior year in high school also being their final year on Earth.

The game is filled with believable and likable characters, top notch voice acting and a fantastic story about these Dino-Humans trying to find their way through life, which very soon, might be coming to an end.

If you haven't done so already, pick up and play this game, it's fantastic.

If you have played Goodbye Volcano High already, and if you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BpLKEDS5uEb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Link to Beat Your Backlog Google Sheets template:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vJ5_femDP3MNJTO-AmpNe6TPK_cvEXfu?usp=sharing

In a first for the podcast we are reviewing a game on the Nintendo Wii! The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is a classic and a game I have wanted to play for years. However, does it hold up after nearly 20 years and what is the experience like playing on an original Nintendo Wii? Find out in this week's episode.

What was experience of Twilight Princess, is it still on your backlog? In addition, let me know what classic Zelda game would you like to see be remade for the Switch 2?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BpLKEDS5uEb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Link to Beat Your Backlog Google Sheets template:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vJ5_femDP3MNJTO-AmpNe6TPK_cvEXfu?usp=sharing