131: Hades

131: Hades

Author: Left Behind Game Club November 3, 2021 Duration: 1:23:50
We make our way through many layers of hell in Hades.
Developer: Supergiant Games | Publisher: Supergiant Games | Initial Release: September 17, 2020



Jacob, Mike, Moe and special guest Flora Merigold dive into their knowledge of Greek mythology, mix and match different boons and introduce everyone to the Left Behind Game Club Guest Gaming Gauntlet.



Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Mike Ruffolo (@ruffolom) & Moe Murtadi (@mmurtadi)
Special Guest: Flora Merigold (@LudonarrativeFM)





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SHOW NOTES:

* 1:00 Flora is back!
* 2:10 Running Flora through the Left Behind Game Club Guest Gaming Gauntlet(TM)
* 4:40 Fast pitch about Hades
* 6:20 A Hades time capsule (Noclip's fantastic documentary about the game)
* 9:55 Our histories with Supergiant Games (listen to our Bastion episode)
* 13:50 How did we play the game?
* 15:40 Setting up Hades!
* 16:40 Spoiler warning!
* 18:20 Mike dives into his love of mythology; we dive into Zagreus' place in Greek mythology
* 22:45 The game feels sublime to play - here are the basics
* 26:40 Jacob's Tier List for Weapons
* 28:00 Mixing in boons and weapon upgrades to the conversation
* 40:00 Explaining Hades God Mode
* 43:55 Bosses and mini-bosses
* 48:45 Talking about important items like Ambrosia, Titan Blood and more
* 56:40 TINY VERMIN
* 59:30 Fighting Hades (and Charon)
* 1:08:40 Questions from the Epilogue Gaming Discord community
* 1:12:25 Graphics and sound
* 1:14:50 Final thoughts (including Barry Irick's "Why I Quit Playing Hades")






DISCORD: The Left Behind Game Club is a monthly game club podcast focusing on positivity & community. To talk to members of the community, join our Discord server!



UPCOMING SHOWS:

* November 17th, 2021 Dead Cells (ft. Jacob, Mike, Moe and Adam Gumbert)
* December 1st, 2021 Sayonara Wild Hearts (ft. Jacob, Mike, TBA and TBA)

Ever find yourself wanting to talk about a game long after the credits roll, or maybe you just need a friendly crew to guide you through a classic you missed? That’s the exact feeling Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game Podcast captures. It’s less a formal review show and more like hanging out with a group of passionate friends who treat games like a great book club picks apart literature. The hosts-Jacob, Mike, Moe, Katie, Flora, and Travis-bring a mix of perspectives to each discussion, diving into titles both huge and obscure, from brand-new releases to forgotten gems. Their conversations are built on genuine enthusiasm, aiming to be informative and genuinely funny while maintaining a refreshingly positive space in the gaming world. After years of a regular schedule, this podcast now releases episodes on a more organic timeline, whenever the team has something meaningful to share about a particular game. The best way to jump in is simple: find an episode about a title you adore and give it a listen. You’ll get thoughtful analysis, personal stories, and the sense that you’re part of the club, all from a show that has evolved naturally over time without losing its core, conversational heart.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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