Wanderstop performs an autopsy on the cozy game genre
Plus, Plante's hosting a screening of a Willem Dafoe masterpiece*
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Wanderstop is the new game from developer Ivy Road, founded by Davey Wreden, Karla Zimonja, and C418. What looks like a farming game is in actuality an exploration of burnout, anxiety, and the "to-do" list nature of video games. It's not for everyone but it might be for you!
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Games discussed:
Enter the Gungeon, Monster Hunter Wilds, Wanderstop
Hardware discussed:
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Asus Rog Ally X
Movie screenings discussed:
Plante’s hosting Streets of Fire at the Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, CA on Thursday, March 27 at 8 pm. You can buy tickets here. If you come, please say hi!!!
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The way you describe wanderstop reminds me of the Monk and Robot books by Becky chambers. The first one is named A Psalm for the Wild Built and they’re pretty short novellas. They’re about a tea monk and they’re wild robot friend with motivations similar to wanderstops mc. The books were relaxing and refreshing to read. Highly recommend!