Small Clown, Big Feelings - Poco (2025)
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The Beautiful Games Club is a community for people who love games that move you — emotionally, visually, creatively. Each episode, we pick a game that deserves some extra special attention and explore it together, one beautiful game at a time.
For episode 2, we're talking about Poco [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454610/Poco/] - a 2025 indie gem from student developers Whalefall. We investigate balloon animal murders, join a band, and spend way too long trying to catch a very tricky fish. With its gorgeous hand-drawn 2D world, charmingly nostalgic 3D character models, and a soundtrack we honestly can't stop thinking about, Poco is the kind of game that makes you wonder how a student team pulled it off (and then makes you a little annoyed that they did it this well).
Oh, and did we mention it's COMPLETELY FREE
So. Is Poco a beautiful game?
⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for Poco (2025) throughout. Listen with caution if you haven't played! (But just go play it cuz it's free [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454610/Poco/])
Host: Angel
Guests: Alannah, Lale and Mike
Game: Poco (2025), by Whalefall. Published by Micah Boursier.
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