web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:13:37 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tales from the Backlog - Episodes Tagged with “Red Candle Games” https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/tags/red%20candle%20games Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle. en-us episodic A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests take a game out of the backlog, play it and discuss their experiences in depth, with no spoilers until they warn you. Dave Jackson A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle. yes video games, games, video games podcast, games podcast, tales from the backlog, tales from the backlog podcast Dave Jackson talesfromthebacklogpod@gmail.com 149: Nine Sols (with Josh) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/149 34648ae9-1eef-4d4e-90d7-5cd9bf03b3c6 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by community member Josh to discuss Red Candle Games' 2024 Metroidvania, Nine Sols. 2:41:12 yes As a fan of Red Candle Games' previous projects, Devotion (episode 139) and Detention (bonus episode on Patreon), Nine Sols instantly leapt onto my watchlist as soon as it was announced. However, as it released, I was a bit nervous to dive into it due to its Sekiro-inspired combat. I like Sekiro a lot, but did I want another one right then? Luckily, a few friends (including Josh, today's guest) convinced me to give it a whirl...and I was not disappointed. The combat is smooth and satisfying, the art and music are fantastic, and it tells what might be the best story in the genre. This is an awesome game, and I hope you enjoy the discussion! Guest info: Josh aka DogNozzle. You can follow him on BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/dognozzle.bsky.social)! TIMESTAMPS * Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 0:22 * Story Setup 12:05 * Presentation 28:41 * Combat 43:14 * Metroidvania Design 1:12:19 * SPOILER WALL 1:31:47 Music used in the episode: * Awakening (FFXX) * A Glimpse of the Future (FFXX) * Festival (FFXX) * Crossing Blades (FFXX) * Take a Tour in New Kunlun (Troy Lin) * A Place for Restless Souls (FFXX) * The Path for Us All ~ Yi's Theme (FFXX, Im Baek Hun) * Main Theme II (FFXX, Im Baek Hun) Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (https://patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, video game critique, video game analysis, nine sols, nine sols podcast, nine sols review, nine sols analysis, nine sols critique, metroidvania, best metroidvanias, red candle games, indie game reviews, indie game podcast, indie game analysis, best indie games As a fan of Red Candle Games' previous projects, Devotion (episode 139) and Detention (bonus episode on Patreon), Nine Sols instantly leapt onto my watchlist as soon as it was announced. However, as it released, I was a bit nervous to dive into it due to its Sekiro-inspired combat. I like Sekiro a lot, but did I want another one right then? Luckily, a few friends (including Josh, today's guest) convinced me to give it a whirl...and I was not disappointed. The combat is smooth and satisfying, the art and music are fantastic, and it tells what might be the best story in the genre. This is an awesome game, and I hope you enjoy the discussion!

Guest info: Josh aka DogNozzle. You can follow him on BlueSky!

TIMESTAMPS

  • Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 0:22
  • Story Setup 12:05
  • Presentation 28:41
  • Combat 43:14
  • Metroidvania Design 1:12:19
  • SPOILER WALL 1:31:47

Music used in the episode:

  • Awakening (FFXX)
  • A Glimpse of the Future (FFXX)
  • Festival (FFXX)
  • Crossing Blades (FFXX)
  • Take a Tour in New Kunlun (Troy Lin)
  • A Place for Restless Souls (FFXX)
  • The Path for Us All ~ Yi's Theme (FFXX, Im Baek Hun)
  • Main Theme II (FFXX, Im Baek Hun)

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Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages

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]]> As a fan of Red Candle Games' previous projects, Devotion (episode 139) and Detention (bonus episode on Patreon), Nine Sols instantly leapt onto my watchlist as soon as it was announced. However, as it released, I was a bit nervous to dive into it due to its Sekiro-inspired combat. I like Sekiro a lot, but did I want another one right then? Luckily, a few friends (including Josh, today's guest) convinced me to give it a whirl...and I was not disappointed. The combat is smooth and satisfying, the art and music are fantastic, and it tells what might be the best story in the genre. This is an awesome game, and I hope you enjoy the discussion!

Guest info: Josh aka DogNozzle. You can follow him on BlueSky!

TIMESTAMPS

  • Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 0:22
  • Story Setup 12:05
  • Presentation 28:41
  • Combat 43:14
  • Metroidvania Design 1:12:19
  • SPOILER WALL 1:31:47

Music used in the episode:

  • Awakening (FFXX)
  • A Glimpse of the Future (FFXX)
  • Festival (FFXX)
  • Crossing Blades (FFXX)
  • Take a Tour in New Kunlun (Troy Lin)
  • A Place for Restless Souls (FFXX)
  • The Path for Us All ~ Yi's Theme (FFXX, Im Baek Hun)
  • Main Theme II (FFXX, Im Baek Hun)

Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi!
Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server!
Social Media:
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages

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Support Tales from the Backlog

]]> 139: Devotion (with Jill Grodt - The Indie Informer) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/139 de32e6cc-76e9-4c3b-aa9d-5d4dfcda0955 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Jill Grodt from The Indie Informer to discuss Red Candle Games' 2019 first-person horror narrative, Devotion. 1:56:43 yes Stop me if you've heard this story before. A game that I once thought would be too scary for me to play, so I spoiled the entire story for myself only to realize that it sounded too good to not experience for myself. Add Devotion (Red Candle Games, 2019) to that list. Despite the controversy surrounding the game and subsequent delisting from all major storefronts, this one is worth seeking you. You can purchase and download it directly from the Red Candle Games website (https://shop.redcandlegames.com/app/devotion). Guest Info: Jill Grodt, editor-in-chief of The Indie Informer (https://the-indie-in-former.com/) and podcaster on The Indie Council podcast. Find more from Jill on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@theindieinformer) and Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/theindieinformer). TIMESTAMPS Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 0:26 Story Setup/Gameplay 14:32 Horror/Presentation 37:02 SPOILER WALL 53:15 Content warnings for Devotion (https://www.doesthedogdie.com/media/829192) Music used in the episode is credited to Vincent Yang. You can support them by purchasing the album directly from the Red Candle Games website (https://shop.redcandlegames.com/app/devotion). Tracks used: Devotion, Lady of the Pier (Gong Li Fang), Come on! Have a Bite, A Way of No Return, Lady of the Pier (Du Mei Shin) Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (https://patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, video game critique, video game analysis, devotion review, devotion, devotion game, devotion analysis, devotion critique, red candle games, horror games, best horror games, devotion game review, devotion game analysis, devotion game critique, devotion game Stop me if you've heard this story before. A game that I once thought would be too scary for me to play, so I spoiled the entire story for myself only to realize that it sounded too good to not experience for myself. Add Devotion (Red Candle Games, 2019) to that list. Despite the controversy surrounding the game and subsequent delisting from all major storefronts, this one is worth seeking you. You can purchase and download it directly from the Red Candle Games website.

Guest Info: Jill Grodt, editor-in-chief of The Indie Informer and podcaster on The Indie Council podcast. Find more from Jill on YouTube and Twitch.

TIMESTAMPS
Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 0:26
Story Setup/Gameplay 14:32
Horror/Presentation 37:02
SPOILER WALL 53:15

Content warnings for Devotion

Music used in the episode is credited to Vincent Yang. You can support them by purchasing the album directly from the Red Candle Games website. Tracks used: Devotion, Lady of the Pier (Gong Li Fang), Come on! Have a Bite, A Way of No Return, Lady of the Pier (Du Mei Shin)

Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi!
Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server!
Social Media:
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages

Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple, Spotify and [other podcast platforms](atop3podcast.fireside.fm)!

Support Tales from the Backlog

]]> Stop me if you've heard this story before. A game that I once thought would be too scary for me to play, so I spoiled the entire story for myself only to realize that it sounded too good to not experience for myself. Add Devotion (Red Candle Games, 2019) to that list. Despite the controversy surrounding the game and subsequent delisting from all major storefronts, this one is worth seeking you. You can purchase and download it directly from the Red Candle Games website.

Guest Info: Jill Grodt, editor-in-chief of The Indie Informer and podcaster on The Indie Council podcast. Find more from Jill on YouTube and Twitch.

TIMESTAMPS
Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 0:26
Story Setup/Gameplay 14:32
Horror/Presentation 37:02
SPOILER WALL 53:15

Content warnings for Devotion

Music used in the episode is credited to Vincent Yang. You can support them by purchasing the album directly from the Red Candle Games website. Tracks used: Devotion, Lady of the Pier (Gong Li Fang), Come on! Have a Bite, A Way of No Return, Lady of the Pier (Du Mei Shin)

Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi!
Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server!
Social Media:
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages

Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple, Spotify and [other podcast platforms](atop3podcast.fireside.fm)!

Support Tales from the Backlog

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