#158 [Guest: MSRkb] Itaeritsukuseri and Hypnonauts in the dim light
In this episode, we welcome MSRkb as our guest to dive deep into some buzzworthy game titles. Since the previous recording session went over three hours, the team decided to reconvene on a different day for this follow-up discussion.
We begin with an update on Street Fighter 6.
Before diving into the main topics, the conversation kicks off with a celebratory announcement about the personality reaching the 'Diamond' rank. We get into an enthusiastic discussion from a player's perspective, touching on ranking systems in fighting games and the differences in control styles.
Introducing a game with the curious title 'Itaeritsukuseri'.
MSRkb highlights this game as a top contender for their best of 2025, noting its highly unique genre as a '1D roguelike RPG.' The game features an alluring, quirky world-building inspired by the atmosphere of retro Heisei-era Japan, set in the 'Nakamachi-dori' street of Ueno, Tokyo, back in 2003.
What exactly is an adventure in one dimension?
With a system stripped down to the extreme simplicity of moving forward or backward, how is the fun of an RPG constructed? We talk in detail about its similarities to other titles and its distinct gameplay experience. The conversation continues into even deeper territory, so please listen to the full episode to hear the rest.
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