The Long & Short of It

Welcome survivors, join us this week to talk about the zombie survival game - DayZ. Originally a mod, which has become it's own thing entirely, we question whether or not the critics got it wrong here & if this actually is a fun experience...

Welcome back, where this week we look at Shadow Man Remastered. Originally released in 1999, does this eerie metroidvania hold up to scrutiny, or is it better left in Dead Side? Join us to find out!

War, war never changes... Welcome back, where this week we delve into the Fallout universe and discuss the 2010 Obsidian game, Fallout New Vegas. Is this one of the better entries into the franchise, or not quite as good as it's predecessor, Fallout 3... Join us to find out!

Back with another sequel! This week looking at Gears of War 2 & asking the question of it is improves on it's predecessor and why Dan would choose this game for his list..

Time for a niche title! This week we discuss the 1998 PS1 game, Tomba (or Tombi if you're from the PAL regions). Is this game a classic of the PS1 & does it deserve it's upcoming remaster? Join us to find out!

Back, with a cult classic. Today we go back to 2004 with this Vampire based game. Does this stand out as a superb vampire RPG, or is it maybe overly praised for what it is?

Time for a unique game, with this weeks entry - 'Cuphead'. This 2017 can be maddeningly difficult, but also very satisfying, so where does it stand between the two of us?

Time to split! Welcome back, where this week we are travelling across time with TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. This noughties classic still has it's fans, but does it stand out amongst it's 2 prequels?

Well, not long after our episode on Final Fantasy 7, we follow up with Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Released in 2020 to much anticipation, does it live up to the standards set by its originator, or does it fall short?

Good Afternoon 47. This week we go back to explore Hitman Blood Money from 2006. Is this the highlight of the series, or just another in the series. Join us and see where it lands.

Finally, we are talking about Lara. Join us this week for a discussion on one of the faces of gaming in the 1990's, with Tomb Raider 2. Is this really a game series that should be held in high regard?

Welcome back, where this week we discuss 'Jade Empire', a BioWare game from 2005. Does this game belong up there with the BioWare royalty, or best left in the past?

Back, with a blast from the past! This week we tackle some Crash Bandicoot, with the N.Sane Trilogy. Does this trilogy still stand up as a classic platformer, or should it have been left in the 90's?

Back again, covering potentially the most controversial game that has appeared so far. This week, we look over Manhunt. Was it as extreme as people made out at the time, or was it all blown out of proportion?

A bit of a different one this week. Join us for 'Scott Pilgrim vs The World'. Is this a game that's inextricably linked with the film, to does it stand up on it's own?

Hello 2024! We open the year with 'Mass Effect 3' Does it stand up against number 2 and the famous final mission, or does it miss the mark?

A slower vibe this week, with a trip to the country for Stardew Valley. Labelled as a cosy kind of game, why does this genre not show up more in the top 100?

Time for an interesting game from 2001. Today we discuss 'Ico', a game that has garnered a real cult popularity and is highly regarded in 2023, but why isn't it in the Top 100?

After 3.5 years of Laurence making references and comments about it, we are finally talking about Final Fantasy 7. With it being one of the biggest JRPG's ever released and a real game changer for the industry, as well as the genre as a whole - we discuss why this game is heralded so much by critics, what makes it so special & why is resonates so much with those who grew up with it.

Halloween is almost upon us once again, so it is time for our 2023 Halloween special - this year focussing on 'The Mortuary Assistant'. Some dub this as the scariest game they've ever played, others judge it as a load of rubbish, what do you think about it?

Here we are, to fill your ears of aural velvety tones of discussion on a PlayStation classic. This week we return to The Uncharted series with Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. Whist it didn't make it into the top 100, it's older brother did. So what does Uncharted 2 have that 3 is missing...?

We are finally talking about a Sonic game. This week, we take a look at 'Sonic 3 & Knuckles' for the Sega Genesis. Is this a classic of the 90's, or is Sonic absent from the Top 100 for good reason..?

Returning to Sam Fisher this week with Splinter Cell Double Agent. Focussing on version 2 for this episode, we ask if it measures up against the other entries...

We are going back to 2008 this week with the Zombie cult hit - Left 4 Dead. Does this stand up tall with other top games from the time, or is it best left in the bargain bin?

"Pay attention, 007!" This week we go back to the James Bond franchise with 'The World is Not Enough'. Does this stack up to the greatness of Goldeneye, or does it fall short?

Welcome to the world of assassination, where this week we tackle Hitman 3. The final game in the recent Hitman trilogy - does it stack up against it's older entries and where does it land in the top games of all time..?

Join us this week for a pretty big RPG with a lot of layers - NieR Replicant. Originally a game from the PS3 - it was remastered in 2021 with a few added elements. Does it deserve to be among the other highly revered RPG's that we have covered so far, or best to be forgotten...

A quaint little indie title for you this week with Mike Bithell's 'Thomas Was Alone' Originally released in 2012 in the indie game surge of the early 2010's - did this game stand out amongst the crowd? Thomas Was Alone is Laurence's second choice in the list of 15 games each being chosen for the second chapter of the podcast!

This week join us for Alpha Protocol - in 3 years, we have not disagreed on a game as much as we did on this one. What's the issue, find out whilst we talk about this Spy RPG from 2010!

We're back! It's been a few weeks, but we return with a new project & have to ask the question "Is the Force with this game?" To kick off our new format, we start with Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. Does it hold up 20 years later?

After 3.5 years, we come to the end (kind of) of the MetaCritic Top 100. We close this chapter with 'Elden Ring', maybe the hardest game we have covered so far. Is the reputation tarnished by it's difficulty though!?

A bit of a different one for you this week. We are discussing a visual novel, with a lot of dark and interesting themes. The House in Fata Morgana is one of the most unique entries onto our list, but does it deserve it's place? Trigger warning for some topics some listeners may want to avoid.

Welcome back, where this week we discuss the best game from each genre of all the games we have discussed so far. Yes, we discuss the Top 100 games, but which ones stand out from the others in their respective genres...

It's here. After 3.5 years, we are pretty much ALMOST done with the original Top 100. Join us, for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild

Tetris Effect: Connected! Back to the past with this one but with a modern twist. Finally a nod to one of the greatest games of all time - but is this modern iteration up to standard?

Another Persona game! This week, we cover the popular JRPG Persona 4 Golden. With such high praise after we completed Persona 5 Royal, will this game live up to expectations?

Well, here we are again. Time for another tier episode! This week we will be ranking games 51-98 from our list, which is a mammoth task, so we hope you enjoy the longer episode!

Welcome back, this week we are discussing the very pretty Ori & the Will of the Wisps. Being a recent entry into the Top 100, we discuss this games look, feel and whether it deserves to be amongst some of the other greats.

We're going under ground this week with a very unique game on the list - 'Dwarf Fortress'. Is this game too unique to deserve it's place in the Top 100, or has it earned it's position?

Welcome back, this week we discuss the huge 'Disco Elysium'. Classed as one of the best games in recent years, does it deserve its new found place in the Top 100?

"This is a story about a man named Stanley.." Join us this week to discuss the very odd 'Stanley Parable'. A rare jokey game featuring on the list, but is the inclusion warranted?

After a very long wait, we get to Geralt. Join us this week to discuss The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.. Is this RPG Heaven, or overrated rubbish?

Our final foray into Mario! Join us this week for Super Mario Odyssey, the latest Mario game from Nintendo. Is this game world apart from competition, or does it leave us lacking in content?

Well, don't we spoil you!? 2 Sports Games today, covering NFL 2k1 & NCAA Football 2004. Check in with us to see where these American Football games fit with the others within the Top 100..

Back, courtesy of Tom Clancy. Join us this week for the third outing in the Splinter Cell series - Chaos Theory. Arguably the best in the series, where does it stand almost 20 years later...?

Happy (late) Valentines! This week we discuss Divinity: Original Sin 2 as well as the question of love within video games. Does this CRPG deserve its place in the Top 100?

Welcome back to the world of BioShock and our first steps into Columbia. Does this game stand out amongst its older brothers, or are the themes and messages a little ham fisted? Join us to find out!

Welcome back to the Top 100's second inclusion of a Street Fighter game. This week we go onto the fourth entry into the series. Where does it improve from Alpha 3 and does it deserve to be amongst the other Arcade Fighters in the list...?

An Xbox flagship, almost as big as Halo, but does Gears of War still stand up to the competition after close to 20 years? Editors note - Gears of War was actually released in 2006, we gave the wrong date in the episode. Also apologies for the sound quality in this episode.

Happy New Year! Join us this week for a discussion on Mario 3 & it's impact on the Mario series as well as the Gaming Industry as a whole. Does this classic deserve to be in the top 100 though?

Happy Holidays for 2022! As is the tradition we bring you a Christmas(ish) game to celebrate the Christmas period & this year we focus on the 2020 release of Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Set at Christmas in Harlem, does this one leave you feeling festive?