The Besties

The first of two new Ninja Gaiden games has arrived! The developers of Blasphemous have produced a 2D retro-inspired action game worthy of the original entries on the NES. Are we living in a golden age of ninja games? Is there such a thing as too many ninjas? The Besties investigate! Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan [http://www.besties.fan/]. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties [http://patreon.com/thebesties] for three bonus episodes each month!

Donkey Kong Bananza isn't the game we expected Nintendo would create to launch the Switch 2. But we're so glad they made this weird, wonderful, and inverted platformer. Who needs to jump when you can smash? Plus, what other Nintendo series deserve the AAA treatment? Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan [http://www.besties.fan/]. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties [http://patreon.com/thebesties] for three bonus episodes each month!

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo looks and feels like a lost Game Boy Advance game, but with all of the quality of life improvements of a modern game. We talk about what makes it a great game to fill a weekend. In the back half, we share our feelings on the nerd event of the season: Superman! Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan [http://www.besties.fan/]. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties [http://patreon.com/thebesties] for three bonus episodes each month!

This week, The Besties talk about Deltarune Chapters 1-4. Though a few more chapters are on the way, now’s a great time to try the Undertale follow-up. We explain why. Plus, the gang brings a bundle of indie games you shouldn’t overlook! Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan [http://www.besties.fan/]. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties [http://patreon.com/thebesties] for three bonus episodes each month!

The Alters is one of the year’s most interesting games, blending experimental sci-fi narrative with a clever management simulation. The Besties talk about how the game’s mechanics clock together, why the story deserved more space, and what makes the developers’ use of AI so irritating. Plus, Plante played an awesome Persona/SMT spin-off Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan [http://www.besties.fan/]. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties [http://patreon.com/thebesties] for three bonus episodes each month!