Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is Awesome, But Not if You're in a Hurry - Beyond 882
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This podcast covers a range of topics, starting with the critical acclaim and award nominations for the Apple TV+ show "Shrinking." The hosts then delve into predictions for the upcoming PlayStation State of Play, speculating on the likelihood of seeing titles like *Ghost of Tsushima 2*, *Death Stranding 2*, and *Metal Gear Delta*, while considering less probable announcements. A significant portion of the podcast is dedicated to a detailed discussion of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*'s gameplay, comparing its realistic simulation aspects (crafting, combat, survival mechanics) to games like *Red Dead Redemption 2*. The hosts debate the game's difficulty and pacing, offering contrasting perspectives on its accessibility and overall enjoyment. The conversation then shifts to personal experiences within the game, highlighting unexpected consequences of in-game actions and the immersive nature of the experience. The podcast concludes by announcing the launch of "Beyond Game Club," a new initiative inviting listeners to participate in monthly group playthroughs of various games, beginning with PlayStation mascot platformers in February. A speaker also shares their experience modding a PS2 and revisiting classic PS2 titles.
Outlines
"Shrinking," PlayStation State of Play Predictions, and Game Discussion
The podcast begins by discussing the success of "Shrinking" and its award nominations, followed by predictions for the PlayStation State of Play (including *Ghost of Tsushima 2*, *Death Stranding 2*, and *Metal Gear Delta*), and a detailed analysis of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*'s gameplay, comparing it to *Red Dead Redemption 2* and highlighting its realistic simulation aspects.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Gameplay and Immersion
This section continues the in-depth discussion of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, focusing on its immersive qualities, challenging combat, and the impact of in-game choices. It also includes personal anecdotes illustrating the game's unpredictable consequences and demanding nature.
Immersive Gaming, PS2 Classics, and Beyond Game Club
The discussion explores the concept of immersive gaming, drawing parallels between in-game actions and real-life experiences. It then transitions to a speaker's experience modding a PS2 and revisiting classic titles. Finally, the podcast announces the "Beyond Game Club," a new initiative for monthly group playthroughs.
Keywords
Shrinking (TV Show)
Apple TV+ series receiving critical acclaim and SAG award nominations.
PlayStation State of Play
Sony's video game showcase event featuring announcements and gameplay reveals.
Ghost of Tsushima 2
Highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed samurai action-adventure game.
Death Stranding 2
Sequel to Hideo Kojima's action game.
Metal Gear Delta
Remake of *Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater*.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
RPG emphasizing realistic medieval simulation with challenging combat and crafting.
Immersive Gaming
Gaming experiences deeply engaging players, blurring lines between game and reality.
PS2 Classics
Nostalgic and influential video games originally released for the Sony PlayStation 2.
Beyond Game Club
Monthly group playthroughs of various games.
Mascot Platformers
Platform games featuring iconic characters.
Q&A
What are the hosts' predictions for the PlayStation State of Play?
*Ghost of Tsushima 2*, *Death Stranding 2*, and *Metal Gear Delta* are considered likely.
How does *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*'s gameplay differ from other RPGs?
It emphasizes realistic simulation with challenging combat, intricate crafting, and survival mechanics.
What makes the discussed video game so immersive?
Realistic mechanics, unpredictable consequences, and a detailed world create a strong sense of immersion.
What is the "Beyond Game Club"?
A monthly initiative inviting listeners to participate in group playthroughs of various games.
What are some PS2 games mentioned?
*Martian Gothic Unification*, *State of Emergency*, *Red Dead Revolver*, *The Warriors*.
What are the hosts' differing opinions on *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*'s combat?
One finds it slow, the other appreciates its realistic challenge.
What are some less likely games for the State of Play?
*Silent Hill F*, *Wolverine*, and *Project Eve*.
Show Notes
Rumor has it, Sony’s doing a State of Play next week, which seems more likely than not based on the timing of previous years’ presentations, so we run down a list of predictions of what we expect to see. Ghost of Yotei seems like a safe bet, as does Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Live-service is a bit of a touchy subject for PlayStation at the moment, but Bungie’s Marathon and Haven Interactive’s Fairgame$ are both in the works the last we heard. On the third-party front, Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta Triange: Snake Eater Remake has been aligning itself with Sony since the jump, and we expected it’d drop last fall, but there’s still no release date. Midnight Walk is that creeply-looking platformer that’s coming to PS5 and PSVR2 alike, and it’s expected sometime this year. And of course, there are a number of soulslike and soulslike-lookalikes including Where Winds Meet, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Hell is Us, Phantom Blade Zero, Ballad of Antara and The First Berzerker Khazan, and we reckon at least one of those will make an appearance. Anything’s possible, but we’re less convinced we’ll see anything from Housemarque, and Xbox has been putting more stuff on PlayStation, with the recent announcement of Forza Horizon 5 and Age of Empires 2 coming to PS5, but where will that get revealed? We have our reservations we’ll see anything related to Silent Hill Townnfall or Silent Hill F, and it seems too soon for Marvel’s Wolverine, Project Robot or more of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, but we’d love to be wrong. And of course, a Bloodborne Remake or Remaster would be nice, but we’re not holding out breath. In other news Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is out this week and Max and special guest Ronnie Barrier have lots of good things to say about this open-world RPG that’s more often than not just as much a medieval life simulator, but for anybody after a fast-paced action game, this ain’t it.
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This week’s show is Max Scoville, Jada Griffin, Akeem Lawanson, Ronny Barrier, and is produced by Nick Maillet.
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