As a lead-in to our actual Game of the Year podcast, Games That Don't Suck 2024, Kyle and Shea are breaking down their favorite games (and some of their not favorite games) in a variety of categories. This episode focuses in on the best old games we played in 2024, the best writing, the best music, and the worst characters of the year.
Games discussed (in alphabetical order): Alan Wake 2: The Lake House, Another Crab's Treasure, Astro Bot, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Concord, Cyberpunk 2077, Dino Crisis, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Harold Halibut, Helldivers 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, James Bond 007: Nightfire, Killzone 2, Lil' Gator Game, Mega Man Legends, Mullet MadJack, Neva, Pokemon Emerald, Pokemon Fire Red, Rise of the Golden Idol, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Silent Hill 2, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars Outlaws, Stellar Blade, Still Wakes the Deep, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Thank Goodness You're Here, The First Descendant, The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
And here's your gentle reminder that this episode includes spoilers!
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:04:00) Best Old Game
(00:31:00) Best Writing
(00:57:09) Best Music
(01:43:26) Worst Character
(01:59:30) Wrap Up and Peace Out
Tune in next episode to hear about 2024's best surprises, best astro bots, best delayed games, and best video game styyyyyle! Send your emails to info@sheahateseverything.com and subscribe on your podcast service of choice. Byeeeee!
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