No Small Games

Ep. 27 - Bramble: The Mountain King

Join Kate and Emily for episode 27 of No Small Games for their review and plot recap of Bramble: The Mountain King. You'll hear the two share their scariest moments, favorite boss fights, and overall thoughts on the Scandinavian folk adventure. PLUS, this episode features one of the biggest disagreements the two have had about a moment in a featured game!
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:08:45 - Weekly Boss Battles00:15:10 - Bramble: The Mountain King Discussion01:45:05 - Game Ratings01:48:05 - One Small Thing
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Indie Game Roundup - June 2024

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demo and new release discussions.
Our second installment of Indie Game Roundup was a whirlwind and so was the month of June! This month we're discussing Steam Next Fest, which took place from June 10-17 and featured over 1800 game demos. Next Fest is one of our favorite events of the year and we covered a lot of ground, playing a total of over 50 demos between us. We're excited to share our highlights and favorite demos from the event!
Also, huge thanks to our first Patreon supporters! In addition to other fun perks, members on Patreon get early access to all of the Indie Game Roundup episodes. If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page.
Featured Indie Game DemosEmily's Favorite Demos
Grunn - Sokpop Collective
Tiny Bookshop - neoludic games
I Am Your Beast - Strange Scaffold
Afterlove EP - Pikselnesia
Fowl Damage - May Gardens, Red Nexus Games Inc.
Crab God - Chaos Theory Games
Vampire Therapist - Little Bat Games
Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers - Purple Moss Collectors
Selfloss - Goodwin Games
Kate's Favorite Demos
ODDADA - Sven Ahlgrimm, Mathilde Hoffmann
Building Relationships - Tan Ant Games
What the Car - Triband
A Last Song - Anomalie Studio
Galaxy Burger - Galactic Workshop
Dungeon Clawler - Stray Fawn Studio
Super Farming Boy - LemonChili Soft
Pine: A Story of Loss - Made Up Games
Urban Jungle - Kylyk Games
Featured Indie Games
SunnySide, developed by RainyGames
Coffee Caravan, developed by Broccoli Games
Pepper Grinder, developed by Ahr Ech and MP2 Games
Dredge, developed by Black Salt Games
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Ep. 26 - Crow Country

What really happened at the Crow Country amusement park two years ago? Special Agent Mara Forest is on the case.We're kicking off our Scary Summer season with a review of Crow Country from SFB Games, which released earlier this year. You play as Mara, who has just arrived to investigate a missing person's case at the abandoned amusement park. The further you get into the park, the more the plot thickens, and the owner Edward Crow remains out of reach. Crow Country is styled after iconic retro horror titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, and packs in equal amounts of scares and lore.Join Kate and Emily for episode 26 of No Small Games for their Crow Country review and plot recap. The two chat about their experience of this particular genre of horror, their impressions of the puzzles, and thoughts on gameplay. Then, you'll hear Emily and Kate recap the plot, sharing which twists surprised them the most! We hope you love the start of Scary Summer!
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:05:57 - Weekly Boss Battles00:11:05 - Scary Summer Lineup Announcement00:16:10 - Crow Country Discussion01:27:30 - Crow Country Spoilers01:40:40 - Game Ratings01:44:40 - One Small Thing
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Summer Game Fest 2024 Recap

This year brought us a huge showing of indie game announcements at Summer Game Fest, and we were truly blown away by the volume of exciting news delivered in the participating showcases. In this special Summer Game Fest edition of No Small Games, you'll hear our recap of our biggest highlights from these events. We're bringing you our favorites from Day of the Devs, Devolver Direct, Wholesome Direct, Latin American Games Showcase and Women-led Games Showcase! 
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:06:30 - Day of the Devs Highlights00:33:54 - Devolver Digital  Highlights00:39:40 - Wholesome Direct Highlights01:02:55 - Latin American Games Showcase Highlights01:23:50 - Women-led Games Showcase Highlights
ShoutoutsPlease check out our dear friend Meezy, who co-streamed the Wholesome Direct with us! She streams a combination of co-working, indie games and AAA games on Twitch:Check out @McMeezy_ on TwitchMeezy's Twitter
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Game Dev Chat - Sky: Children of the Light with Community Manager Amelia Razinha

Sky: Children of the Light is a cozy MMO, developed by thatgamecompany, the studio behind Journey and Flower. The game places a focus on exploration, discovery, and wholesome player interactions. Consent and cooperation are baked into engagement between players.In the latest No Small Games developer chat, Kate and Emily chatted with Amelia Razinha, Community Manager at thatgamecompany. They discussed her work with the Sky community and what it takes to cultivate such a kind and respectful gaming space. We hope you love this special interview from No Small Games!
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Indie Game Roundup - May 2024

Introducing No Small Games' Indie Game Roundup!! A new monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demo and new release discussions.
This first installment of Indie Game Roundup is almost as jampacked with indie game news from May 2024 as the month itself! Once a month we'll now be featuring all the news that's fit to print about the games and demos we've been playing, indie game events and more! This month we're discussing the super stacked lineup of indie game releases including Hades 2, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Little Kitty Big City and so many more. Plus, Kate and Emily share about the game demos they've been playing, and chat about the big game events coming up in June! 
PLUS, we're announcing some HUGE podcast news! We've started a Patreon!! If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page.
Featured Indie Game Demos
Wax Heads, developed by Patattie Games
Moses & Plato: Last Train to Clawville, developed by The Wild Gentlemen
Great God Grove, developed by LimboLane
Nirvana Noir, developed by Feral Cat Den
Fishbowl, developed by imissmyfriends.studio
Featured Indie Games
Little Kitty Big City, developed by Double Dagger Studio
Cozy Caravan, developed by 5 Lives Studios
Baladins, developed by Seed by Seed Games
Lil' Guardsman, developed by Hilltop Studio
Keep in touch with us on social media:
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Ep. 25 - Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

Snufkin returns after a long winter away, only to discover all is not well in Moominvalley...The musical adventure, Snufkin: Memory of Moominvalley by Hyper Games, opens with Snufkin's return, and his single-minded desire to reconnect with his dear friend Moomintroll. During the Moomins' winter hibernation, many changes have impacted the valley. The river has run dry, the grass has wilted, and odd police-ridden parks have cropped up. Guide Snufkin on his journey to find his friend, and restore the valley to its natural beauty, using only your musical instruments to pave the way. Join Kate and Emily for episode 25 of No Small Games for their Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley review and recap. Not only will you hear about the game, but Kate has brought some super valuable research on the origins of the Moomins!  You'll also hear Kate and Emily discuss the gorgeous scenery and music, plus their thoughts on the plots and message behind this serene and cozy indie game.
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:08:09 - Weekly Boss Battles00:15:03 - Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley Discussion01:12:54 - Game Ratings01:15:40 - One Small Thing
Keep in touch with us on social media:
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Ep. 24 - Firewatch feat. ShinobiJules

Henry took a summer job in the wilderness to get away from his life, but he could never have guessed what he was getting himself into...Firewatch, developed by Campo Santo, is a first-person mystery game where you play a brand new fire lookout in the wilds of Wyoming. Our main character, Henry, has left behind the rubble of his old life to pursue the solitude of the forests. His only lifeline is his boss Delilah, who he can communicate with exclusively via walkie-talkie. While he searches for himself, Henry and Delilah uncover much more than they ever expected, hidden in Shoshone National Forest. In Episode 24 of No Small Games, special guest Jules (known online as ShinobiJules) joins Kate and Emily to review the game Firewatch. You'll hear their takes on (and gripes with) the two main characters, their thoughts on game mechanics, and experiences navigating the (in-game) wilderness. We hope you love this episode, we're so grateful to Jules for joining us!
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:15:00 - Weekly Boss Battles00:21:50 - Firewatch Discussion01:32:25 - Firewatch Spoilers01:51:09 - Game Ratings01:59:35 - One Small Thing02:04:45 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
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Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com