Episode 222: As the coronavirus pandemic upends all of our lives, let Kotaku Splitscreen distract you for a little while with talk of delightful video games. First up, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy talk about Kentucky Route Zero, Persona 5 Royal, and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, then dive into the recent PS5 spec reveal (32:44) and talk about how they're coping with self-isolation. Then it's time for off-topic chat (1:07:25) on The Wire, McMillions, and The Wrecking Crew.
Atlus wins over gamers yet again.
Same here. Not only is it one of my favourite RPGs, it's also one of my favourite ever games. I keep coming back to it time and time again.
4.8? This game is literally one of the best modern JRPGs. I’d give it the perfect score.
Broken Roads is an Australian-set CRPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Is it ripper or does it belong in a dunny? JDR puts on sun cream for today's review.
Tales from Candleforth is a 2D folk horror point-and-click indie game from indie dev UnderTheBedGames. Will it keep you up at night? JDR finds the appropriate chapter for today's review.
