Backlog Review Game Club
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Looking over the backlog of games and trying to find a reason to dive back in? Do you ever want to talk to someone about these older games? Wish no longer! Join Chris and Paul every month as they pick one game from their backlogs to dive deep into.
New episodes released the last Tuesday of every month.
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Episodes
Summer Break Special 2022
May 31, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBThe crew is getting ready for some time off but not before a lot of chat about games and game shows. Chris, Paul, and Nora sit down to talk Taskmaster (U.K of course), yard work, books, disc golf, and of course games. It's the last pod before summer starts and the energy is all over the place. Support the show on Ko-fi! - https://ko-fi.com/backlogreviewpodcast
Control
April 26, 2022 07:01 - 2 hours - 160 MBIt's a mega-sized episode of the Review this month, the trio is back and it's all about Remedy's most recent work, Control. In a nearly 3-hour podcast, Chris, Paul, and Nora try to tackle the story of this tremendous game. Like Nora says, it's basically a Remedy fan podcast at this point and we can't help it. Support the show on Ko-Fi and help us make it even better! - https://ko-fi.com/backlogreviewpodcast
Donut County
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBDrones and Raccoons abound, it's time for a little trip into Donut County! Chris and Paul are joined once again by Nora to talk about this charming little indie title. Also on the docket, Elden Ring chat, being captivated by GT7's cafe, disappointing Publisher discussions, and another installment of the M*A*S*H-up! Show Notes: People Make Games Investigate 3 Indie Superstars Accused of Emotional Abuse - https://youtu.be/xDPzZkx0cPs Support the Show on Ko-fi! - https://ko-fi.com/backlogr...
Superhot
February 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBSUPER. HOT. SUPER. HOT. Chris and Paul reconvene to discuss all things SUPERHOT. How does this indie-shooter puzzler hold up years later? Show Notes: Please support the Ukraine if you can - ukrainewar.carrd.co @BacklogReview on Twitter
Halo: Anniversary
January 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBBefore the news dropped over Xbox buying up Activision Blizzard, Chris and Paul sat down to discuss the 2001 console defining game Halo: Combat Evolved. Paul does a thorough job recapping the plot and expressing his fond memories. Meanwhile Chris struggles with his feelings about the series as a whole and especially this game. And as a result, a lot of M*A*S*H talk occurs. Show Notes: Official Xbox Magazine Issue 001 (December 2001) - Official Xbox Magazine - Retromags Community Backlog R...
2021 Games of the Year
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right, when everyone has to justify why the video games they played are better than yours. Don't worry there's no shouting matches in this year-in-review episode. Chris and Paul are joined by Paul's sister, Nora, for this lovey chat about the great games that they all played in 2021. Will there be a lot of talk about Control and Remedy games? Will they manage to continue the streak of complaining about the Halo Reach sprint power up? Will any ...
Alan Wake: Remastered
December 01, 2021 15:29 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBIt's been months in the making but Paul and Chris finally sit down and talk about the 2010 classic from Remedy Entertainment, Alan Wake! Rediscover Bright Falls along with us and find out what makes this game one of Chris's all-time favorites. Show Notes: Find us on Twitter - @BacklogReview Gameplay audio taken from World of Longplays
The Artful Escape
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBDid you ever feel like you don't belong? Like you wanted to travel through the galaxy on a ship powered by epic riffs but you were stuck in a small Northwestern US town? Then you probably already played this month's game, the Artful Escape. Chris and Paul take a look at this quirky game that's one part Wes Anderson, one part David Bowie, and for some reason one part platformer. Show Notes: Story Spoiler talk: Around the 59:00 mark to 1:13:35. The Polygon article about the Kickstarter vers...
Halo: Reach
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBDust off those energy swords and make sure to pick up the sprint ability for your armor, it's time for Halo: Reach. Join Chris and Paul as Chris remembers why he had such a hard time getting into all things Master Chief (or Master Chief adjacent things in this case) and Paul guides us all though the lore of Reach as best as he can recall. Show Notes Support our Extra Life Campaign! - bit.ly/ps-extra-life-2021 The GB Wiki page for Halo: Reach that was extremely helpful for story info - Hal...
Resident Evil
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBIt's time to learn all about the T-Virus and S.T.A.R.S. as Chris and Paul take a look at the remake of a remake, Resident Evil. This month we discuss our runs through the PS4/Xbox One updates to the 2002 Gamecube classic remake and we try to keep track of which virus caused what infection and why there are so many keys to this one mansion. Show Notes: Support our Extra Life campaign and help the kids at Penn State Health Children's Hospital! - https://bit.ly/ps-extra-life-2021 Resident Ev...
Minecraft
July 27, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBThe global phenomenon is finally covered on the pod, it's Minecraft! This episode goes on some tangents as Chris and Paul eventually discuss how being forced inside their homes for a year made them turn to Minecraft for a bit of normalcy. It's our giddiest episode to date! Show Notes: Support our Extra Life campaign! We're on Twitter now!
Metal Gear Solid
June 29, 2021 17:50 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBIt's the 3D debut of Kojima! This month, Paul and Chris go back to 1998 to finally play the original Metal Gear Solid for the PlayStation 1. Has this game stood the test of time? Did Chris nearly break a controller in anger? Show Notes: The Twitch archive of Chris and Paul streaming MGS can be found here. Ashly and Anthony's retrospective on MGS from Boss Fight Books can be purchased here. Audio from the game came from the World of Longplays' MGS video by RickyC.
#6 Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBWe have returned! After a lengthy hiatus due to the pandemic, Chris and Paul are back with the next game in the Metal Gear saga, Snake Eater. Join them as they discuss this highly regarded entry while still acknowledging that Kojima sometimes just can't help himself. NOTE: Apologies for the techincal issue on Chris's mic, this was an ongoing issue the day of recording. Show Notes: Interview with Cynthia Harrell - https://kotaku.com/cynthia-harrell-the-woman-who-sang-snake-eater-is-rea-18...
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBWe have returned! After a lengthy hiatus due to the pandemic, Chris and Paul are back with the next game in the Metal Gear saga, Snake Eater. Join them as they discuss this highly regarded entry while still acknowledging that Kojima sometimes just can't help himself. NOTE: Apologies for the techincal issue on Chris's mic, this was an ongoing issue the day of recording. Show Notes: Interview with Cynthia Harrell - https://kotaku.com/cynthia-harrell-the-woman-who-sang-snake-eater-is-rea-18...
A Quick Update on the Show
June 28, 2020 16:11 - 2 minutes - 1.81 MBA quick update on the show going forward. We will be taking a bit of a break for a while. We will return but in the meantime here are some more important items to check out: Spawn on Me Podcast - A Lesson in Blackness NAACP Legal Defense Fund RAIIN - National Sexual Assault Hotline We love you all, please love, support, and empower each other.
#5 Quarantine Pitch Special
May 26, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBIn this special episode, Paul and Chris took some time to build their own lists of games they know the other one hasn't completed. Then they take turns pitching these games back and forth to see if they can convince the other they have been wrong all these years. Will this spawn new episodes? Maybe. Will this be a bit loosey-goosey? Oh you bet.
#4 Oxenfree
April 28, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 45 MBGrab your radios and head to Edwards Island as this month Paul and Chris discuss the decorated indie game, Oxenfree. Note: This was our first remote recording so some of their are some minor anomalies with the recording.
#3 Inside
March 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBWhat timing to play this incredibly uplifting game... Chris and Paul return to discuss the 2016 title Inside. They discuss the origins of developer Playdead and their love of the black and white aesthetic. Then things get melancholy as they review the story and theories of the game. Please stay safe during this pandemic and please stay home - Chris
#2: The Witness
February 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBThis month Chris and Paul put on their thinking caps and head to the mysterious island in The Witness. Listen as they discuss lead designer Jonathon Blow's history in the game industry and his inspiration for making the puzzles, as well as the game's major secrets. Also the debut of a new segment linking The Witness to Metal Gear Solid 2!
#2 The Witness
February 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBThis month Chris and Paul put on their thinking caps and head to the mysterious island in The Witness. Listen as they discuss lead designer Jonathon Blow's history in the game industry and his inspiration for making the puzzles, as well as the game's major secrets. Also the debut of a new segment linking The Witness to Metal Gear Solid 2!
#1 Metal Gear Solid 2
January 28, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 49 MBFor the first episode, Chris and Paul dive into the Konami and Hideo Kojima classic, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. What follows is recording of two people trying their best to sit down and explain what exactly happens during the events of MGS2. Nearly 2 and a half hours later, they might only have begun to understand. Note: We had to decrease audio quality to fit 2 and a half hours under 50MB. Future episodes will be shorter and higher quality.
BRGC #1: Metal Gear Solid 2
January 28, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 49 MBFor the first episode, Chris and Paul dive into the Konami and Hideo Kojima classic, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. What follows is recording of two people trying their best to sit down and explain what exactly happens during the events of MGS2. Nearly 2 and a half hours later, they might only have begun to understand. Versions Played Chris - PS2 - Substance Paul - XBox 360 - HD Collection Follow the show on Instagram! backlogreviewpod Like the show and want to help a good ca...
Special Episode: The GFuel Review
December 29, 2019 01:44 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThe donors made it happen when we reached $3000 and it's finally arrived! The GFuel Review is here. Join Chris, Paul, and special guest Kristen as they review 11 different GFuel flavors and rank them against each other. We learn a lot about ourselves and one another...oh and esports, we learn way too much about esports. Donate to Extra Life: bit.ly/panicswitch2019 Benefits Penn State Children's Hospital
The G-Fuel Review
December 29, 2019 01:44 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThe donors made it happen when we reached $3000 and it's finally arrived! The GFuel Review is here. Join Chris, Paul, and special guest Kristen as they review 11 different GFuel flavors and rank them against each other. We learn a lot about ourselves and one another...oh and esports, we learn way too much about esports.