web01.fireside.fm Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:19:31 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tales from the Backlog - Episodes Tagged with “Thunder Lotus Games” https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/tags/thunder%20lotus%20games Wed, 15 Feb 2023 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 62: Spiritfarer (with Charlie & Lauren Young) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/62 b1bcf580-f7bd-4fac-be27-ffc5b7c8c4a3 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Charlie and Lauren Young to discuss Spiritfarer, by Thunder Lotus Games. 2:09:54 yes "A cozy management game about dying"- this elevator pitch tells you all you need to know about Spiritfarer, the 2020 indie darling by Thunder Lotus Games. Spiritfarer mixes addicting management/crafting gameplay with an exploration of death- the impact that people have on others, unfinished business and the idea of closure. I was extremely lucky to be joined by Charlie and Lauren Young for this episode- the spoiler section is one of my favorites in the history of the show thus far. NOTE Please check the content warning at the beginning of the episode, as this game and episode both deal heavily in personal experiences with death. TIMESTAMPS Content Warning 1:05 Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 2:08 Story Setup/Characters/Exploration of Death 12:12 Gameplay 33:38 Music and Visuals 51:45 SPOILER WALL 1:11:36 Spiritfarer OST is by Max LL! Find his music HERE (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmeeCAhSt9hRhgQTFcBKYJQ) and support him! 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, spiritfarer, spiritfarer podcast, spiritfarer thunder lotus, spiritfarer thunder lotus podcast, indie game, indie game podcast, indie games, indie games podcast, spiritfarer review "A cozy management game about dying"- this elevator pitch tells you all you need to know about Spiritfarer, the 2020 indie darling by Thunder Lotus Games. Spiritfarer mixes addicting management/crafting gameplay with an exploration of death- the impact that people have on others, unfinished business and the idea of closure. I was extremely lucky to be joined by Charlie and Lauren Young for this episode- the spoiler section is one of my favorites in the history of the show thus far. NOTE Please check the content warning at the beginning of the episode, as this game and episode both deal heavily in personal experiences with death.

TIMESTAMPS
Content Warning 1:05
Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 2:08
Story Setup/Characters/Exploration of Death 12:12
Gameplay 33:38
Music and Visuals 51:45
SPOILER WALL 1:11:36

Spiritfarer OST is by Max LL! Find his music HERE and support him!

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:
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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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TIMESTAMPS
Content Warning 1:05
Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 2:08
Story Setup/Characters/Exploration of Death 12:12
Gameplay 33:38
Music and Visuals 51:45
SPOILER WALL 1:11:36

Spiritfarer OST is by Max LL! Find his music HERE and support him!

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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