206: Bleak Sword

Bleak Sword is a dark fantasy action game with 1-bit diorama artwork and brutally difficult combat. It’s a surprise inclusion in the opening volley of Apple Arcade, since it’s tough as nails and doesn’t seem like the typical mobile game fare, even with its excellent touch screen controls. This game really made our $5 subscription feel worth it this month!

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Your hosts this week were:

• Raygan Kelly – @raygank
• Shane Kelly – @8bitShane
• Nate Heininger – @natestl

• (00:00) - Bleak Sword
• (03:54) - “Dark Fantasy Dioramas”
• (10:13) - Souls-like?
• (16:23) - Touch Controls
• (23:28) - Gamepad Controls
• (29:27) - Difficulty With Difficulty
• (36:39) - Other Thoughts
• (40:37) - Bestiary And Bosses
• (44:35) - Strategy And Play Styles
• (54:55) - Current Thoughts On Apple Arcade
• (01:01:48) - What’s Making Us Happy This Week?
• (01:01:56) - Nate - Outer Wilds
• (01:03:20) - Shane - Fungusboys
• (01:07:10) - Raygan - Pecan Pie
• (01:07:51) - Outro