Lagging Thoughts

Gather round everyone, for another tale of taunting tyrants, tasteful textures, and tenebrous technology. Yes, pull up a neon chair, and let these conveniently comprehensible talking points guide you: Obstinate Pate Reduce, Reuse, Recyle :) Body-ody-ody (horror) Formicidaean activities Slammin beats (now give me a beat) Reassuring lack of bones **This episode contains spoilers for System Shock. We...

We're still working our way through System Shock, so please accept this variety show in the meantime. We talk about: Who is the vampire 70% of the time, Blizzard hits every time Runescape runes is bones Where is the vampire Bones is a baroque reference PvP Bingo Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/laggingthoughts.bsky.social Our opening and closing song is Faint One by Of Lanterns, you ca...

Help us help you help Niko by listening to this episode of the Lagging Thoughts podcast on Oneshot. Discover what it really means to truly love... pancakes. To assist you with the puzzles that will inevitably ensue, please help yourself to this handy stenciled-guide that should line up perfectly with our talking points: Computer Game The nuanced differences between canoes and rowboats Moon Child,...

Welcome to Season Two of Lagging Thoughts! We are kicking off the year with Final Fantasy 2. Key topics: Guy (Guy) Have you seen my canoe? Map No I didn't lose it, I just wanted to ask Real Fake Doors This episode contains heavy spoilers for Final Fantasy 2. We strongly recommend playing the game before listening. Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/laggingthoughts.bsky.social Our opening...

As 2025 draws to a close, join us in celebrating a year of some bangin' games. We look back on our personal favorites, and take a moment to appreciate them. Suggested talking points: - Zachtronics Solitaire sweep - Clair Obscur sweep - You know how sometimes you read a word, but don't know how to pronounce it until like, wayyy way later so you just make up your own pronunciation and roll with it u...

Merry Chrysler Building (EX), and happy Parasite Eve to all! Get out your appropriately gaudy holiday baubles and gather round the fireplace to celebrate the end of one cycle, before another begins yet anew. Parasite Eve is the subject of our discussion today! Some key talking points: -Mitochondria -So hot right now -Run, don't walk -Keys-ed to meet you -Digi dome, digital monsters This episode co...

We're back at it, gnawing unidentified bones in the depths of the Nerve Tower. Join us as we descend and discuss Baroque, a Sega Saturn game with roguelite elements from 1998, and atmosphere so thick you could drive a truck through it. **This episode contains heavy spoilers for Baroque. We strongly recommend considering the idea of playing the game before listening. Baroque Remake Cover Art: [ htt...

We've freed ourselves from the confines of structure and expection; rather than talking about a single game, we talk about the other games we've been playing. Discussion topics: Nick's stuck in the Digital World Goat Buy and play Zachtronics Solitaire Collection Hades 2 Foghorn Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/laggingthoughts.bsky.social Our opening and closing song is Faint One by Of...

Hi there, we're sorry it's been a while, the Lagging Thoughts team was lost at sea. We've finally found our way home and this episode we're discussing the indie survival-crafting hit Subnautica! Sea monsters, crashed ships, thalassophobia, inventory management heaven, wetness, and crippling debt. What an incredible journey, come hang out while we talk about it. **This episode contains heavy spoile...

Grab your hard hat and turn on your conveniently sized electric heater as we hop on board the Beira D and talk about Still Wakes the Deep. Experience struggles of life on board an Oil Rig, including but not limited to: yellow paint, OSHA violations, and perhaps most disturbingly: un-jiggleable door handles. **This episode contains heavy spoilers for Still Wakes the Deep. We strongly recommend play...

This episode, we visit the origins of widespread popularity for the RPG genre with Final Fantasy; discussing our experiences, nostalgia, and simplicity in craft yet surprisingly innovative and complex mechanics and story that were at work in this historic entry that inspired countless beloved games in the following decades. **This episode contains heavy spoilers for Final Fantasy. We strongly reco...

Set sail for the north, and join us as we talk about our time with Prodigal, cesa! We talk about the world design, romance, puzzles, and overall vibe of the game. Prodigal is made by Colorgrave, who have since made many excellent games. We highly recommend checking them out on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/colorgrave **This episode contains heavy spoilers for Prodigal. We strongl...

Climb aboard the tugboat and join Nick, Gordon, and Blake as we embark on a discussion of our time with Dredge. We talk about crabs, Very Totally Normal Fish, nautical puns, and our best friend: Big Scary. **This episode contains heavy spoilers for Dredge. We strongly recommend playing the game before listening. You can play Dredge on PC, Mac, Switch, PS4/5, Xbox One/X, Android, and iOS. Our openi...

Join us Nick, Blake and Gordon as they explore the contents of the reality folding drive, appease deities with ritual sacrifice, and unravel the MURDER MYSTERY behind Paradise Killer. You can play Paradise Killer on Nintendo Switch, Windows, PS4/PS5, and Xbox One/Xbox Series X/S. **This episode contains heavy spoilers for Paradise Killer. We strongly recommend playing the game before listening. He...

In this episode, we explore the mysterious worlds, charming alien races, and mind-bending story of the critically acclaimed Outer Wilds from Mobius Digital. ***This episode contains heavy spoilers for Outer Wilds. We strongly recommend playing the game before listening. Our opening and closing song is Faint One by Of Lanterns, you can find them on YouTube, Spotify and BandCamp! https://www.youtube...

Join Nick, Gordon, and Blake as we begin the cycle anew, and discuss our experience playing Tunic. ***This episode contains spoilers, we strongly recommend beating the game before listening. You can play Tunic on PC, Xbox, Playstation, and the Switch. Our opening and closing song is Faint One by Of Lanterns, you can find them on YouTube, Spotify and BandCamp! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3nHc...

Episode Notes The main game for this episode is METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE developed by Platinum Games and published by KONAMI. Join Nick and Gordon as we discuss our experiences and perspectives on this spinoff of the acclaimed Metal Gear series. You can play METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows. https://store.steampowered.com/app/235460/METAL_GEAR_...

The main game for this episode is Mouthwashing developed by Wrong Organ and Published by Critical Reflex. It can be found on steam and will be releasing on Xbox Series consoles, PS5, and Switch sometime in 2025 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2475490/Mouthwashing/ This episode contains spoilers for Mouthwashing and Silent Hill 2 Our opening and closing song is Faint One by Of Lanterns, you can...