59: StarTropics

Virtual Homework

What does Startropics remind us of? The world will never know. Virtual Homework is a podcast where the hosts (Dana and Sam) alternate each week to force the other to play a game of their choosing. We then talk about the game and use that conversation to talk about other aspects of life. Hilarity Ensues! Timestamps: 0:00 - Theme Song 0:16 - An Accusatory Intro 3:26 - StarTropics Overview 5:35 - Gameplay Discussion and Gripes 10:57 - Manuals and Unfair Mechanics For Older Games 18:25 - StarTropics Art/Graphics + Final Thoughts 23:13 - Discussing Karl Jobst's Dream Speedrun Controversy Video 28:34 - "Arby's Is Dope" - Dana 29:22 - The Great Electric Tea Kettle Debate 33:29 - Country Card Games (CCG) 34:55 - Tour De France Crash 44:37 - The Matrix Retrospective + Matrix Comments 52:38 - Dana's New Glasses + Mall Work Life 57:41 - Outro