Flatfoots and Fools

The Roottrees Are Dead

Clear out your corkboards and get a fresh roll of string! Today Andrew and John dive into The Roottrees are Dead, and Roottreemania. With limited search tools, you must reconstruct generations of a family tree and uncover the secrets behind the sweet facade. We both really like this one, with John staying up way too late because he couldn’t put it down.  Spoiler zone between 11:43 and 24:15 Discuss this episode or any other detective games on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/CMxrckaqN4⁠ [https://discord.gg/CMxrckaqN4] Podcast edited by Peter Crevier Podcast art by Lalita Gross https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalitagross Music by Atonic Music https://soundcloud.com/atonic-music [https://soundcloud.com/atonic-music]

Utter a Name

Today we dive into Utter a Name, an investigation of a Victorian manor full of ghosts and bodies. In the Obra Dinn lineage, this is probably the most direct descendent, being almost a 2D version. After the game, we chat a bit about why there are so few games like this. Spoiler zone between 7:10 and 14:55 Discuss this episode or any other detective games on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/CMxrckaqN4⁠ [https://discord.gg/CMxrckaqN4] Podcast edited by Peter Crevier Podcast art by Lalita Gross https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalitagross Music by Atonic Music https://soundcloud.com/atonic-music [https://soundcloud.com/atonic-music]

Detective Grimoire: Secret of the Swamp

Today, John and Andrew wade into the bog with 2014’s Detective Grimoire. This Detective - Point & Click Adventure hybrid has become the first of a series two release games, and one upcoming. In addition to some of the best music in detective games, this charming adventure’s wacky cast is a delight to investigate.  Spoiler zone between 9:38 and 25:50 Discuss this episode or any other detective games on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/CMxrckaqN4⁠ [https://discord.gg/CMxrckaqN4] Podcast edited by Peter Crevier Podcast art by Lalita Gross https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalitagross Music by Atonic Music https://soundcloud.com/atonic-music [https://soundcloud.com/atonic-music]

Return of the Obra Dinn

This week we return to the foundations of the modern Detective Game Renaissance, with Andrew and John going through The Return of the Obra Dinn. It’s difficult to overstate the influence of Lucas Pope’s 2018 game on players and developers. It’s visually striking, and leaves the player to discover everything about this twisted tale for themselves. Seven and a half years on, this detecting experience remains a must try for anyone who can. Spoiler zone between 17:38 and 42:10 Discuss this episode or any other detective games on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/CMxrckaqN4⁠ [https://discord.gg/CMxrckaqN4] Podcast edited by Peter Crevier Podcast art by Lalita Gross https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalitagross Music by Atonic Music https://soundcloud.com/atonic-music [https://soundcloud.com/atonic-music]

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All Part 2

This week we continue Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All! Andrew and John and Lynx return to discuss the lows of case 3, the highs and quirks of case 4, and the how the title of the game becomes pivotal. We come out positive on the game overall, and Andrew finally understands more about the timeline and why Phoenix was being a pill to Edgeworth. Spoiler zone starts at the beginning, and goes until 25:36 Discuss this episode or any other detective games on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/CMxrckaqN4⁠ [https://discord.gg/CMxrckaqN4] Podcast edited by Peter CrevierPodcast art by Lalita Gross https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalitagross Music by Atonic Music https://soundcloud.com/atonic-music [https://soundcloud.com/atonic-music]