#31: Final Fantasy VIII

I discuss Chaos;Head Noah, a fascinating visual novel that marks the very beginning of the sprawling Science Adventure universe. I also talk about the necessity of returning your shopping cart.Big spoilers for the ending begin at 22 minutes.

I review Kingdom Hearts 2, for the PS2, which I played via the "The Story So Far" collection on the PS4. And it's beautiful.

Nate discusses Final Fantasy 8 and why it's his personal favorite, in spite of some genuinely odd gameplay choices. Also- the Top 10 Family Guy Moments.

Nate talks about his favorite parts of this SNES masterpiece. He also reveals his top 10 Adam Sandler films.

Nate reviews The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy for the Switch, a visual novel/strategy game hybrid. It's amazing. He also savors the sweet taste of root beer.Big spoilers begin at 40:40, so evacuate then if you haven't played it, but would like to.Notes:-Not sure why I say "um" so much in this recording. I didn't realize this until after the fact. Maybe because I recorded this from about 11 pm to 2 am, and my brain just wasn't thinking clearly. Sorry about that.- I later learned that this technically isn't Kodaka and Uchikoshi's first collaboration. They first collaborated on "World's End Club", one of Too Kyo's first games.- At one point, I misspoke and called this "real-time strategy". I meant to say "turn-based".- I also said Takumi's last name is "Nishojo"- it's actually "Sumino". I got the last names mixed up with the protagonist of Chaos;Head, which I was also playing at the time.

Nate reviews the survival horror legend Resident Evil 2 for the Playstation 1. It's an excellent sequel. He also discusses the sad loss of coupon dispensers in Cub Foods.

I talk about my favorite visual novel/adventure games on the Playstation 4, DS, and 3DS. I could've mentioned Dordogne, but I already talked about it in episode #4, so I didn't. I later learned that Steins;Gate Zero isn't a prequel, but rather an alternate timeline. Also, I should've said "new setting" instead of "new universe" with regards to Ace Attorney Adventures, because they're technically in the same universe. Games mentioned:- 428: Shibuya Scramble- Danganronpa series- Root Film- Steins;Gate- The Great Ace Attorney Adventures- Spirit Hunter NG- Corpse Party- Last Day of June- The Silver Case- Hotel Dusk & Last Window- Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney series- Professor Layton series- The Starship Damrey- Time Hallow

Nate discusses the wonder of Mega Man Battle Network 2 for the Game Boy Advance. It's almost perfect. He also fails to appreciate the modern art of a banana duct taped to a wall.

In this riveting episode, Nate talks about all of the games that he played through in 2025, another year of his life that he will never get back.

Nate reviews Yakuza 6 for the PS4- the stunning finale to the Kiryu saga, and probably the best Yakuza game. He also contemplates the art of fine dining.