Ep. 107: Bloodborne's Dad (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night)

Ep. 107: Bloodborne's Dad (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night)

Author: Ecstattic Studio August 23, 2021 Duration: 1:37:34
Michelle returns to talk about Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - the game that basically created the ecosystem that has allowed 2D and 3D Metroidvania games to flourish in the modern day. We talk about the huge influence it's had on modern gaming while also breaking down what makes SoTN such an amazing game, one that still holds up and plays better than pretty much all of the games that have followed in its wake. We also discuss the worst episode of the X-Files, jazz vampires, trying to figure out where Alucard came from and much more.

There's a particular chill that runs down your spine when the lights go out in a game, a mix of dread and exhilaration that's hard to find anywhere else. Zero Brightness-A Podcast About Horror Video Games from Ecstattic Studio lives in that space. We don't just review the latest jump-scare fests; we settle into the unsettling atmosphere of horror gaming, from classic survival titles to the indie experiments that linger in your mind long after you've quit to desktop. Each conversation is a deep dive into what makes these virtual worlds tick-the sound design that raises your heart rate, the environmental storytelling that builds unease, and the mechanics that make you feel truly vulnerable. You'll hear us dissect the narratives that haunt us, celebrate the artistry behind the terror, and occasionally laugh nervously at our own in-game failures. This podcast is for anyone who finds beauty in the pixelated darkness and wants to better understand why we're drawn to being scared in a controlled environment. Join us as we turn the volume up and the lights down, exploring every shadowy corner the genre has to offer.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Zero Brightness - A Podcast About Horror Video Games
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An episode exploring the shortcomings of media analysis, video essays and online activism - and why we should go outside and do real world stuff.