In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss the indie horror/narrative game Slay The Princess. We spoil the heck out of this game and discuss all of the ways to slay the princess and what that slaying means. This game goes a lot of places folks. It feels like a honey pot for the sorts of stuff we like to analyze. Please consider donating to the Nati…

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff Rud discuss FFIV... all 10 plus versions of it! We discuss all of the different revisions, re-releases, and remasters of one of the most beloved FF games of all time. We wrap up by explaining which versions we're each playing and why. Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.l…

In this episode Gino and Pete are joined by Jess "VoidBurger" O'Brien to discuss SOMA! We discuss the game's horror mechanics, undersea setting, and existential questions. We dive extra deep into our favorite topics of personhood and what constitutes life! Get ready for even more discussion of The Ship Of Thesius! You can find Jess's work at https:…

When you think about the most important RPGs from 2001, what do you think of? Final Fantasy X? Arcanum? Throne of Bhaal? Well, Braden "ArbitraryWater", Chris "ZombiePie", and Adam "Borgmaster" REDACTED covered none of those this week. Instead, they covered Ion Storm's Anachronox. Did Tom Hall's contribution to the ill-fated development studio avoid…

In this episode Gino and Pete discuss the indie detective game Paradise Killer! We discuss the game's inventive setting, fun exploration, and compelling murder mystery. We wrap up by discussing our impressions of who done what and what should be done with the problematic characters in the game. Please consider donating to the National Network of Ab…

Braden "ArbitraryWater" REDACTED, Chris "ZombiePie" REDACTED, and Pete Buzby join together to explore the magical world of Fate/Stay Night through its 2006 anime adaption. Will they learn that people die when they are killed? Support the patreon if you'd like to hear more questionable takes on Japanese Animation! Please consider donating to the Nat…

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Cycle, a game that is actively in development! Em got us a demo copy of Cycle to check out and we put the game through it's paces! We discuss the game's metraoidvania design, the game design concepts we saw at play, and the mechanics that caused some of the bugs we saw. This is one of our most technical de…

Cassidy from The Bad Game Hall of Fame rejoins Braden and Chris for another semi-annual Kusoventure, this time with Interplay's Descent to Undermountain. Was it a good idea to make a Dungeons and Dragons RPG using the Descent engine? No, no it wasn't, and you'll listen to these three chuckleheads discuss the game's messy history, notable technical …

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss PokeRogue! This might be the deepest mechanical dive we've done in a while. If you're looking to hear about the best Pokemon game, you've come to the right place. Whatever you do, don't tell Jonathan Nintendo. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If y…

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- discuss the hit indie game Balatro! We discuss the ins and outs of the mechanics, some gammeplay tricks, and try to figure out why this deckbuilder hit so hard. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If yo…

In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, and special guest Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss Little Goodie Two Shoes! This episode is heavy on the spoilers as we break down this indie puzzle/dating sim/horror game. We also discuss the historical context around some of the figures in the game and how the art style won us over. Please consider donating to …

Braden "ArbitraryWater" [REDACTED], Chris "ZombiePie" [REDACTED], and Adam "Borgmaster" [REDACTED] all put their lives, sanity, and marital status on the line to discuss another high quality JRPG banger, Imageepoch's own Time and Eternity. Along the way they discuss its jarring art style, unsurprisingly great Yuzo Koshiro soundtrack, and long disse…

In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, and special guest Billy Rothert discuss Hades 2! We start with a special announcement from Billy and then transition into discussing the early access status of Hades 2. We talk about how tuned the game is, what mechanics we would change, and whether we're bothered by an unfinished game with so much story. We then wra…

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, Jeff Rud, and Val -REDACTED- discuss Final Fantasy VII: The Kids Are Alright: A Turks Side Story. We discuss how the book takes the world of FFVII and manages to introduce some new, fun characters to it while also expanding on some fan favorites: The Turks. We also lose our minds at how the book f…

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Trials of Mana! Pete and Gino talk about thier experience with the Trials of Mana remake while Em laments playing the original game. We discuss the changes made to the game in the remake, the impressive depth for a SNES game, and the various branching plot paths. Please consider donating to the National Ne…

After some diversions, Off the Deep End returns to its regularly scheduled fan pick to answer the pressing question of "Can a video game be too good and too normal for this podcast?" Along the way, Braden, Chris, and Gino discuss Breath of Fire III's solid mechanics, beautiful spritework, and shockingly dark story. Anime is threatened. Consider don…

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the 2024 NBA regular season, end of season awards, and check in on their favorite teams. We then make predictions for the 2024 NBA playoffs and discuss the games that have already happened. It's accountability time for our preseason predictions! Please consider donating to the Nat…

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em disccuss Neon White! We discuss the game's smooth controls, required speed run tactics, and kinda cringy dialogue. Listen to find out whether this game lets you kill or save god! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please…

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss World of Final Fantasy! We cover the game from the introduction of Squall to the end of the game. Will ZP and Jeff warm up to the game? Will the creature collecting stop sucking? Will the game manage to tell a compelling story? All and more are revealed! We also rank WoFF on our d…

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3! We discuss the game's frustrating RTS gameplay, incredible and incredible cast, and zany plot. This is the game that made the gif you see everywhere! Isn't that cool!? Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've be…

Finally, a Final Fantasy game on this podcast! See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and more at https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us a…

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss The Murder Of Sonic The Hedgehog. We collect the evidence, question the witnesses, and nab the culprit! We don't have to cover Sonic games anymore because that fool is dead! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, ple…

Somehow... Jeff has returned. Braden and Chris force him back in front of a microphone to talk about Origin's infamous Ultima IX as a special bonus episode. The three Deep Endists cover such delightful topics as the game's troubled development history, its numerous gameplay problems, and disappointing story. Will they learn what a Paladin is? Does …

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Project 06 and Dorfromantik! We start the show with Em's book report on the Sonic 06 fan remake, Project 06. After discussing what the heck that game is and isn't we discuss the delightful city building boardgame/video game Dorfromantik! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: a…

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss World of Final Fantasy! We cover the game from the beginning of the game to the introduction of Squall in this episode. That means we cover the combat, the honkin' jokes, and the nostalgia plays. Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal If you've been enjo…