Welcome back to Let’s Play Arcade!
The outline of this show is simple. We’ve got:
Two best friends.
One randomly selected Apple Arcade game.
Two fresh new semi-randomly selected beers (we basically just grab something new that we see on the shelf).
We don’t talk about the game at all before we record, so we’ll be learning each other’s thoughts and impressions live on air. At the end of each episode, we’ll also randomly draw the game for our next offering, so you’ll always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.
Part of the appeal of doing this show was just getting to “hang out” more often. Back in the day we’d be able to meet up for a beer, but because of where we live at this point, it just can’t really happen. For each episode of Let’s Play Arcade!, we’ll also be cracking open (and sort-of reviewing) a random beer as well. Neither of us really know anything about beer (or drink it all that often), so while we don’t know what anyone has to gain from us talking about them, we’ll see what happens!
Each episode will also feature an ‘after show’, where we’ll basically drivel on about whatever we feel like (stick around after the end theme if you want to listen).
This episode, we’re talking about the Apple Arcade critical darling Neo Cab, and our opinions of the game surprised even us.
Hold on to humanity in a world overcome by automation. Play as Lina, the last human driver-for-hire on the streets of Los Ojos. Your friend and only lifeline has gone missing; with no money and nowhere to stay, your only leads are the passengers that get in your car.
From the Neo Cab app, you’ll choose your passengers and navigate the city grid. Each character you meet has their own story to tell and secrets to share, if you can figure out what they want to hear.
But watch what you say—you’ll need to maintain your star rating to stay on the road. Plus, every choice you make affects your mood, and your mood will affect what choices are available to you.
Can you make enough money to crash in fancy hotels, or will you sleep in your car? Will you be able to get passengers to open up to you, without selling out your own emotional health?
As you discover the truth about your friend’s disappearance, the connections you make along the way can make or break your adventure in Los Ojos.
Meet people. Learn their stories. Stay human!
Listen to find out how things went, and if you like what you’ve heard, here’s where you can subscribe to the show (more options coming soon):
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We’ve had a blast making Let’s Play Arcade! so far, and we really hope that you’re enjoying it too! If you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear it at derek@geekscape.net. Anything you listeners can do to help spread the word about the podcast would be immensely appreciated — from sharing it on social media like Facebook or Twitter, to leaving us five stars (or even a review) on Apple Podcasts, to sending it to a single friend, it can all make a massive difference!
Thanks again for coming along on this ride!
Intro, Outro themes by Arcade High