Matt and Jack team up without resident "Glue Guy" Dave to discuss "Nine Sols" and other games with parry mechanics. Recorded 8/4/2025

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Gaming Updates

03:24 Project Zomboid: Survival and Hilarious Deaths

06:59 Exploring New Games: The Alters and Doom Dark Ages

10:00 Doom Dark Ages: A Grizzly Bear Experience

12:44 Xbox vs PlayStation: The Next Generation Debate

16:41 Vacation Gaming: Vampire Survivors and Deus Ex

24:11 Nine Souls: A Deep Dive into Gameplay and Mechanics

33:47 Mastering Combat Mechanics

36:21 Navigating Game Design Challenges

39:55 The Thrill of Boss Fights

45:47 Exploring the Story and Characters

51:52 Thematic Depth and Political Undertones

55:07 Counter Mechanics and Gameplay Dynamics

59:29 Favorite Parry Systems in Gaming

01:06:21 The Evolution of Combat Mechanics

01:12:02 Exploring Unique Gameplay Experiences

01:17:15 The Impact of Parry Mechanics in Gaming

01:23:34 Honorable Mentions and Personal Favorites

01:26:03 The Pinnacle of Parry Systems: Sekiro

01:39:19 Nostalgia for Retro Games

01:40:05 Boss Fights in Nine Souls

01:42:32 Final Boss Dynamics

01:43:32 Game Design and Replay Value

01:44:51 Village Rescue Mission Experience

01:46:35 Platinum Trophy Aspirations

01:47:09 Frustrations with Game Mechanics

01:48:43 Studio's Future and Game Recognition

01:50:40 Parrying Mechanics in Gaming

01:51:35 Closing Thoughts and Future Games