Tales from the Backlog - Episodes Tagged with “Team Ico”

121: The Last Guardian (with Chris - Franchise Festival)

Dave Jackson — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Fumito Ueda's trilogy of Playstation games- Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian- are idiosyncratic, minimalist art pieces. The final game in the trilogy, before the unfortunate dissolution of Japan Studio, was The Last Guardian, showcasing the uneasy partnership between an unnamed boy and a large, fearsome beast named Trico. The Last Guardian pushes back on the idea that games need to be responsive and frictionless, instead forcing you to rely on your shaky communication with an animal to progress through the game. Your mileage may vary with how willing you are to put up with this, but for me, this was a beautiful experience that I love with my entire heart.

Joining me to discuss The Last Guardian is Chris, one of the hosts of the Franchise Festival podcast. It is a podcast that is well-thought out and worth your time, and you can find it on your favorite podcast app or listen for free on their Patreon page!

TIMESTAMPS
Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 2:07
Story Setup 15:39
Cooperation with Trico 31:43
Visuals/Animation 48:56
Music 1:01:27
Closing Thoughts/Recommendations/Housekeeping 1:06:51
SPOILER WALL 1:18:52

Music used in the episode is credited to Takeshi Furukawa:
Homeward, Overture - Lore, Forest, Courtyard, Falling Bridge, The Tower, Victorious, Finale II, End Titles

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80: Ico (with Josh Covel - Still Loading)

Dave Jackson — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Hope you're ready to hold hands as we discuss Ico, a supremely influential game from Japan Studio and Team Ico. Its influences spread wide throughout the industry, as its minimalist storytelling, cinematic approach, animation and sound design can still be felt throughout your favorite modern games. But how does it hold up today? Joining me to discuss is Josh Covel from the wonderful Still Loading podcast. You can find everything Still Loading by following this link!

TIMESTAMPS
Intro/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 1:40
Story Setup/Storytelling/Presentation/Gameplay Intro 21:44
Puzzles/Combat 53:11
SPOILER WALL 1:25:25

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31: Shadow of the Colossus (with Adam Bucceri)

Dave Jackson — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Dave is joined by tabletop RPG developer Adam Bucceri to discuss Shadow of the Colossus. Originally released on the PS2 back in 2005, Shadow of the Colossus stands today as a truly unique experience in gaming, one that has yet to be replicated. Find out what we thought, plus a discussion on the merits of game remakes!

TIMESTAMPS:
Intro/Personal Histories 0:42
Story and Presentation 18:12
Gameplay 40:20
Soundtrack, Remakes, and Final Thoughts 1:09:43
Spoiler Wall 1:41:30

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