Sacred Symbols+, Episode 298 | The Great Sacred/Duke Backlog Conference
Added 2023-05-27 16:00:04 +0000 UTCWelcome to another episode of Sacred Symbols x Defining Duke! Today, we dedicate some two-and-a-half hours to a detailed chronicling of our respective backlogs. Each of the five of us -- Colin, Dustin, Chris, Matty, and Cog -- selected five games that we really, truly, and even urgently feel we need to get to, and our choices span generations, consoles, publishers, and genres. Colin thinks he's a poser because he's never played System Shock 2. Dustin's love of Japan makes Yakuza an obvious target. Cog's eager to embrace nerdy robots in Armored Core. Matty wants to add the X-adjacent Mega Man Legends to his repository. And Chris is intrigued by the promise of something new in Disco Elysium, if only he could find the time and inclination. But that's only five games. We talk about 18 more in great detail. Please enjoy.
Comments
Working through backlog of + episodes.If Colin doesn't say Astro Bot Rescue Mission 😭
Michael Ryan
2023-08-22 21:38:08 +0000 UTCEvery Kojima fan HAS to play Snatcher. The production value, especially for the time, is unreal. I would firmly place in my top 10 all time games list.
Jeremy Seal
2023-06-07 22:46:11 +0000 UTCMy whole list would be JRPGS. FF Tactics, FF XII, Suikoden 2, Secret of Mana, and Xenoblade Chronicles. Aside from Secret of Mana, I think I will never get to these simply because of random battle encounters. I just can't take that mechanic anymore for 50-100 hours.
Evan Erickson
2023-06-06 19:22:32 +0000 UTCI seriously cringe at hearing Chris talk about his gaming interests and opinions lol. Love the show!
Zachary
2023-06-01 16:32:02 +0000 UTCIt may be a fun challenge to see who in the company can clear the most off of their list of 5 by the end of the year. I haven’t finished the episode yet so something along those lines may come up. That all being said, I can understand that challenge conflicting with the ideology of the company letting everyone play whatever they feel like.
Daddy Dilkers
2023-05-31 23:55:59 +0000 UTCdied at mogamon. copyright that asap.
Minhaj Hossain
2023-05-31 19:11:49 +0000 UTCI’m another one waiting for a Chrono Trigger port to PlayStation. Dishonored and Half Life 2 have the same lead artist by the way. Which becomes quite apparent when you’ve played both. I know it’s not your thing but Half Life without M/KB is a sin. It’s like using a steering wheel for Metroid or something… Classic PC FPS of the late 90’s-mid late 2000’s feel completely different with a controller - the same goes for CRPG’s. (I typed this out before Chris said exactly the same thing)
TheSissyOfFremont
2023-05-30 09:23:42 +0000 UTCI’ve gotta say, Colin is the reason I’m such a huge Danganronpa fan after his IGN review all those years ago. So him not having V3 on his backlog list was a bit of a disappointment. That aside this was one of my very favorite episodes with some hilarious conversations.
Matthew Kessler
2023-05-30 03:12:54 +0000 UTCGetting a balloon from a clown, filling it with chemicals, and sending it through the office mail chute? Not my first idea, I'll admit.
The Fred Durst Death Hoax
2023-05-29 08:07:25 +0000 UTCTrying to solve puzzles in those style of games always has me just clicking like a cookie clicker at some point.
PRETENTIEUX
2023-05-29 07:49:52 +0000 UTCLoved the preparation on the train scenes.
PRETENTIEUX
2023-05-29 06:28:43 +0000 UTCyeah I'd really like more fresh ideas for sacred symbols+ like this, even with just the regular CDC
PRETENTIEUX
2023-05-29 06:27:01 +0000 UTCsame that one had me lol and want to share with someone
PRETENTIEUX
2023-05-29 06:26:08 +0000 UTCWas gonna comment exactly that. Epic moment. 😄
NeO JD
2023-05-29 05:18:22 +0000 UTCHe loves to slack on that and P5
NeO JD
2023-05-29 05:17:56 +0000 UTCI played through Grim Fandango for the first time a year or so ago on Switch. Incredible game. I definitely got stuck on a couple puzzles, but the tone is one of a kind, definitely worth a try.
The Fred Durst Death Hoax
2023-05-29 04:11:14 +0000 UTCThat might be an all time LSM moment. Absolutely hilarious.
Man of Constant Sbarro
2023-05-28 20:30:28 +0000 UTCFinal Fantasy 8 is my second favorite Matty. I enjoyed the characters and the story. Battle system is not the best in the series but has some cool aspects to it
PairOfShuse
2023-05-28 17:38:40 +0000 UTCLove hearing you all in one place. Great episode
Bobby Woods
2023-05-28 17:09:47 +0000 UTCThis was the best part of the episode. Colin: I need to get to Skyrim Cog and Matty: What!?!? *chatter* Chris: Hold up… He was on PS3. Cog and Matty: *in unison* “OOHHHHH”
Context Should Matter
2023-05-28 14:42:01 +0000 UTCThis was a fun episode, I'm surprised Lost Legacy didn't make it on to Colin's list
Big Swingin' Rick
2023-05-28 09:39:05 +0000 UTCOuter Wilds isn’t for everybody, but people who do like it often rate it as top 5-10 ever. If it clicks with you it’s one of the most profound experiences in gaming.
Rich Price
2023-05-28 09:10:11 +0000 UTCI know it would be a lot to work out and manage, but would be great to see The Punching Up cast added into these conversations. Or maybe just have a quartlery meeting of all teams.
Tonys_Always_Write
2023-05-28 03:12:58 +0000 UTCI remember getting Suikoden 2 on the Vita after Jared Petty made an impassioned speech about it on Beyond with Colin and Greg. Enjoyed it, but fell of when something new came out. Been eyeing the upcoming remake, but think it seems a perfect SteamDeck game.
Andrew McGregor
2023-05-28 02:32:22 +0000 UTCCheers guys . I prefer topics like this unlike the usual discussions like game pass
Dillan Bhikha
2023-05-28 02:31:15 +0000 UTCWe didn't know this planet was gay, we gotta get out of here. lmaoo had me dying.
Asique Alam
2023-05-28 00:12:55 +0000 UTCThe Final Fantasy talk is funny. 8 is my favorite, and i also really like 13. 8 has a very customizable experience with its scaling and card (gained from tripal triad) utilization. While 13 is perhaps the best ballanced game in the series. Final Fantasy truly is a series with a million diffrent opinions from a million diffrent people. Good episode chaps.
Joshua Hutchens
2023-05-27 17:47:12 +0000 UTCI found Mega Man Legends for PS1 at Goodwill two years ago for 1.00. It was with the music CDs. It was awesome.
sean galvin
2023-05-27 17:27:46 +0000 UTCWhile staying vague no spoilers, after Half-Life Alyx, HL3 proper is absolutely coming. Delightful episode everyone these kinds are my favorite.
Noah Friscopp
2023-05-27 17:10:01 +0000 UTCYESSSSS, I love it when you guys collab! Can’t wait to listen, Lord Cog brings such a positive energy to the chat. Sending love from Japan 👍
CitrusBrittleCrisp
2023-05-27 16:12:59 +0000 UTCYes! Was hoping this would happen. Excited to listen!! EDIT: Whoops, commented too fast - thought this was a crossover about the PlayStation Showcase and upcoming Xbox Showcase but still excited for this, lol!
Kazden Risk
2023-05-27 16:11:18 +0000 UTC
