The Crit Crew

The Crit Crew – Episode 53 – The Longest Goodbye

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:07:56 +0000

On this episode, we end it all. Again.
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 52 – Borderlands 3

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Tue, 26 May 2020 14:10:12 +0000

On this episode, we get into some MaYhEmMmMmMm. Nah, just kidding, we mostly talk about how bananas it is to play a looter shooter in 2020.

Developer: Gearbox Software
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 51 – Hollow Knight

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Mon, 11 May 2020 17:23:28 +0000

On this episode, we go underground and roll in the dirt with a bunch of bugs. This game is the Dark Souls Entomology. That joke was brought to you by Google.

Developer: Team Cherry
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 50 – Horizon Zero Dawn

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Mon, 04 May 2020 15:30:53 +0000

On this episode, we go into the future to sorta go to the past to fight robot dinosaurs. Also, David is aware the cult leader is named Helis, not Helios but is also too lazy to make that edit. We all have our flaws. Developer: Guerilla Games Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks Music License: … Continue reading

The Crit Crew – Episode 49 – Red Dead Redemption 2

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:47:01 +0000

On this episode, we three simpletons mozy to the digital saloon to jaw about this here cowboy game. It is a fittingly long episode for an incredibly long game. Yeehaw.

Developer: Rockstar Game
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 48 – Outer Wilds

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:23:22 +0000

On this episode, we fall in love with the loop. On this episode we fall in love with the loop. On this episode we fall in love with the loop.

Developer: Mobius Digital
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 47 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:58:23 +0000

On this episode, we talk about the chillest game the entire world is playing right now. Open up your gate and come trade some fruit with us.

Developer: Nintendo
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – EPILOGUE

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:53:14 +0000

On this episode, we saddle up to prepare for one last ride.

Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 45 – Sorry

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:03:47 +0000

On this episode, we end it all.
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 44 – Braid

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 18:42:10 +0000

On this episode, we return from an unintended hiatus to bring you a quick look into Braid. Little known fact, the alternate title for this game was How I Learned to Start Puzzling and Love the Bomb.

Developer: The Dreamers Guild
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 43 – I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 19:38:37 +0000

On this episode, we go way back into the past to talk about a game we both love and hate. Prepare to take a dive into your psyche and meet your new digital overlords.

Developer: The Dreamers Guild
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 42 – Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 13:55:19 +0000

On this episode, we get our sword and sorcery together to lead a one man army. Get ready to talk about an incredibly unique mechanic surrounded by an incredibly generic game.

Developer: Monolith Productions
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 41 – Firewatch

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:13:31 +0000

On this episode, we get some fresh air and fresh conspiracies. We have been listening in on you this whole time. You should feel very ashamed of yourself.

Developer: Campo Santo
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 40 – Grab Bag 2

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:32:31 +0000

On this episode, we talk about the arcade party games Mario Kart 8, Nidhogg, and Battleblock Theater. Some games are worth discussing but don’t have enough substance to turn into a full episode. Welcome to the Grab Bag.

Developer: Nintendo, Messhof Games, The Behemoth
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 39 – Skyrim

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 18:19:38 +0000

On this episode, we finally break. It can be difficult to realize you spent hundreds hours playing a game that was actually kind of boring. It’s time to critique another beloved franchise.

Developer: Bethesda
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 38 – That Dragon, Cancer

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 22:19:05 +0000

On this episode, we attempt to get serious. If this is your first time listening you made a mistake. Hug your loved ones.

Developer: Numinous Games
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 37 – Inside

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 28 May 2017 13:02:39 +0000

On this episode, we discuss the dystopian world of Inside and dig into some environmental storytelling. We also become one with the blob. Accept the blob.

Developer: Playdead
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 36 – Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 14 May 2017 17:27:07 +0000

On this episode, we guide you through the apocalypse to deliver our latest critique. Please pardon our celestial light as we work to bring you further updates.

Developer: The Chinese Room
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 35 – The Last Guardian

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 19:29:48 +0000

On this episode, we return from a long delay of podcasting to cover a long delayed game. Hold onto your dog catbirds because this one is flying in hot.

Developer: SIE Japan Studio
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 34 – Proteus

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 17:49:04 +0000

On this episode, we put our next theme month on hold and feel the music within our hearts. Just live in the moment and let our voices carry you off into a digital word full of critique and song. Developer: Ed Key and David Kanga Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks Music License: Creative Commons Non … Continue reading

The Crit Crew – Episode 33 – Jotun

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:10:12 +0000

On this episode, we wrap up our month of impressive visual aesthetics with Jotun. It’s been awhile since we talked about a game that we had differing opinions on so get ready for a relatively calm discussion that only occasionally devolves into name calling. Developer: Thunder Lotus Games Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks Music License: Creative … Continue reading

The Crit Crew – Episode 32 – Journey

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 17:53:08 +0000

On this episode, we try to get back into the groove but Max is super duper jet lagged. We continue his Pretty Games month with an adventure all about sand and music.

Developer: Thatgamecompany
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Onboarding

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 13:38:29 +0000

On this episode, Max is on vacation. We should be back in action next week but in the meantime, we need to welcome some new listeners to the crew.

Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 31 – Night in the Woods

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 20:52:31 +0000

On this episode, we act like some real professionals and talk about a game that was recently released. We get on the ground floor in this one! And the game is about our favorite topic: charming dialogue and existential crises!

Developer: Infinite Fall
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 30 – Spec Ops: The Line

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 14:41:20 +0000

On this episode, we end the war month with our longest episode yet despite skipping a lot of talking points. Now David can rest after waiting an eternity to talk about this game. Do you feel like a hero yet?

Developer: Yager Development
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 29 – This War of Mine

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 20:34:44 +0000

On this episode, we take a hard turn in the war month and bring the mood down a couple hundred notches. Get ready to confront the horrors of humanity. Good content.

Developer: 11 bit Studios
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 28 – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 21:25:02 +0000

On this episode, we kick off the long talked about series of theme months starting with the topic of war. And there is no better place to start than the most recognizable shooter franchise Call of Duty. Yay America! Right?

Developer: Infinity Ward
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 27 – Half Life 2

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 01:03:14 +0000

On this episode, we decide to cover another game that we really have nothing bad to say about. Half Life has innovated so much that IS the coffee table book of FPS shooters. Do you get what we’re saying?

Developer: Valve Software
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 26 – Don’t Starve

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 18:30:56 +0000

On this episode, we get around to a long awaited listener requested episode! We dive once more into the survival genre and talk about why games designed to kill us are fun.

Developer: Klei Entertainment
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 25 – Portal 1 & 2

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 12:46:44 +0000

On this episode, we talk about a perfect game and and not as perfect but still very well done game. We all wish Portal were a real person and then it could adopt the three of us and make a perfect family.

Developer: Valve Software
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Year(s) In Review

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 23:52:42 +0000

On this episode, we take part in the grand podcast tradition of goofing off because off the holidays. We dig into our deep, dark pasts to figure out how we ended up here.

Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Whoopsies

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 17:12:01 +0000

On this episode, we apologize from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks for nothing Skype, Google Hangout, and Steam chat.

Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 24 – Grab Bag 1

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 18:07:33 +0000

On this episode, we reach into our sack of games and discuss FTL, The Senpai, and Return of the Obra Dinn. Some games are worth discussing but don’t have enough substance to make a full episode out of. Welcome to the Grab Bag. Developer: Subset Games, PNTGRM, Lucas Pope Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks Music License: Creative … Continue reading

The Crit Crew – Episode 23 – Minecraft

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 19:43:11 +0000

On this episode, we decide that we have the credentials to critique one of the most successful games of all time. Sharpen your pickaxes because we found a real deep vein of insight over here. GET IT?!?

Developer: Mojang
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 22 – Overwatch

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 17:48:48 +0000

On this episode, we become true heroes and heed to call to join Overwatch! This might be the most positive and topical game we could talk so we feel pretty professional right now. Trophies for everyone!

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 21 – Bastion

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:01:37 +0000

On this episode, we critique the friendliest looking apocalypse you could ever imagine. Unfortunately, our voices are not nearly as delightful as the narrator of Bastion but we make up for it in insightful commentary. Right?

Developer: Supergiant Games
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 20 – LIMBO

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 20:30:40 +0000

On this episode, we belatedly end our Spooktober series of games with LIMBO. Do you want to talk about children wandering through the afterlife? The sane answer would be no yet here we are.

Developer: Playdead
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 19 – ANATOMY

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 20:49:44 +0000

On this episode, we get deep into a house and get eaten by it. We promise that isn’t as weird as it sounds. It’s still weird but not within outside normal range.

Developer: Kitty Horrorshow
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 18 – P.T.

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:40:44 +0000

On this episode, we talk about one of the spookiest games/teasers/community events in the industry: PT! It gets weird.

Developer: Kojima Productions
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 17 – Amnesia: The Dark Descent

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 17:00:20 +0000

On this episode, we take October up a notch to get a little bit spooky and discuss Amnesia. Get ready to hear a lot about flesh monsters, aliens, and torture. Fun for all ages!

Developer: Frictional Games
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 16 – Jazzpunk

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 13:13:04 +0000

On this episode, we take all the joy out of comedy by talking about what makes comedy good. Are you ready to accept your mission?

Developer: Necrophone Games
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 15 – Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 17:46:28 +0000

On this episode, we critique a game with a real mouthful of a title. So if you’ll please press the play button we’ll begin.

Developer: Crows Crows Crows
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 14 – Telltale Games

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 17:35:10 +0000

On this episode, we tackle the interactive dramas created by Telltale Games. Is it ambitious? Yes. Do we do these games justice? I dunno, maybe?

Developer: Telltale Games
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 13 – Awesomenauts

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 14:35:44 +0000

On this episode, we introduce you to the inscrutable world of the MOBA genre and talk about a real Saturday morning cartoon of a gane. Listen to this one or we go AFK.

Developer: Ronimo Games
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 12 – Papers, Please

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 20:02:51 +0000

On this episode, we rave about a puzzle game that follows a terrible, terrible day job. Get your stamps ready and put your morals in a dumpster as we give glory to Arstotzka.

Developer: Lucas Pope
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 11 – Hotline Miami

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 23:35:59 +0000

Sorry for the delay on this episode everyone, Caleb and David were going through some post bachelor party recovery. Anyways, this episode is all about violence and why we enjoy it in our entertainment. If that sounds too heavy, we also talk about animal masks and pixel art. This episode description is too good to not have you hooked right now.

Developer: Dennaton Games
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 10 – Dear Esther

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:27:13 +0000

On this episode, we try to make sense of a game that was designed to not make sense. We also take a long look at the modern Walking Simulator genre and how Dear Esther impacted it.

Developer: The Chinese Room
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 9 – the static speaks my name

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 13:31:51 +0000

On this episode, we delve the experimental side of video games. If anything, this episode proves that no matter how short a game is we will talk at length about it.

Developer: Jesse Barksdale
Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 8 – Undertale

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 19:25:59 +0000

On this episode, we dig deep into the morality lessons that can be taught through video games. Join us as we stupidly decide to critique a game with an incredible amount of praise.

Music Credit: Sycamore Drive by Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 7 – Halo: Reach

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:17:22 +0000

On this episode, we consider if improvement in a franchise can be a worthy measure of success. In the second half of the episode we also try to determine if multiplayer games can be critiqued as art.

Music Credit: Sycamore Drive – Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 6 – The Beginner’s Guide

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 12:40:19 +0000

On this episode, we talked about what it’s like to make art. I don’t want to say much more than that because Caleb really liked this game and some feelings were crushed here.

Music Credit: Sycamore Drive – Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 5 – The Stanley Parable

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 02:24:18 +0000

On this episode, we discuss the nature of choice in video games. This ends up going down a weird rabbit hole that ends with us deciding that choice is an illusion, so that’s fun.

Music Credit: Sycamore Drive – Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 4 – Thomas Was Alone

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 01:25:08 +0000

On this episode, we show that you don’t need a big budget to tell a compelling story. We also reveal our deep affection for a bunch of quadrilaterals.

Music credit: Sycamore Drive – Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 3 – Dark Souls Series

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 01:23:44 +0000

On this episode, we discuss the legacy of From Software and how to subtly tell a story. All of this is done while desperately trying to avoid defining art.

Music credit: Sycamore Drive – Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 2 – SOMA

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 01:22:28 +0000

On this episode, we highlight the complex ideas video games can introduce and discuss the importance of a consistent tone. We also learn that it can be difficult to talk trash about a game we loved.

Music credit: Sycamore Drive – Kicks
Music License: Creative Commons Non Commercial

The Crit Crew – Episode 1 – Emily is Away

critcrewpodcast@gmail.com (The Crit Crew) — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 02:26:43 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of The Crit Crew, a podcast where we critique video games as if they were art pieces. We promise that it’s less pretentious than it sounds. On this episode we talk about the downsides of one dimensional characters and relive the cringy years of the early internet. Music credit: Sycamore Drive – Kicks … Continue reading