More than just a game: Return of the Obra Dinn

25/08/2024 52 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
More than just a game: Return of the Obra Dinn

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In this episode, Sarah and Barnaby talk about Return of the Obra Dinn! Obra Dinn is a one-bit monochromatic puzzle, adventure game created by Lucas Pope. The lost ship Obra Dinn has returned to port without its crew. You have been dispatched to uncover its mysteries!Podcast Chapters & Spoiler Warnings:No Spoilers SectionWhat are we Playing?[00:00 - 06:11] Baldurs Gate 3[06:11 - 08:56] Obra Dinn game premise and history[08:56 - 10:35] Papers Please![10:35 - 12:31] Distribution & Style[12:31 - 13:37] Revisiting Obra Dinn (shout out to Play Frame for their great play through)[13:37 - 18:33 Obra Dinn Tutorial (Very minor spoiler - we mention the name of the first character you solve as part of the tutorial.)[18:33 - 21:29] The "correct" mechanic[21:29 - 24:08] "Guessing" mechanics.[24:08 - 29:27] Tips for playing the Obra Dinn (No story spoilers - but we discuss the tricks & tips we used to beat the game when we needed help.)Spoiler Section[29:27 - 36:29] Story & later game mechanics (story spoilers)[36:29 - 38:12] The music of Return of the Obra Dinn (story spoilers)[38:12 - 44:01] Our standout moments (story spoilers)[44:01 - 45:33] More than just a game (story spoilers)Something not a game[45:33 - 52:45] "Running Close to the Wind" & a trip to the Osteopath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.