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5 min readAsmongold returns to a game he calls the "game of the year," a title he asserts with unusual certainty. He is playing a turn-based RPG that combines exploration and combat in a way he finds uniquely compelling. The session is a live demonstration of his thesis: this game, made by a small studio, has successfully synthesized two popular genres into something fresh, and its price point of $50 only strengthens its case against competitors.
The Case for Game of the Year
Asmongold’s argument for why the game deserves the top honor rests on three pillars. First, it represents a genuine evolution of turn-based combat, a mode he believes was "never really done properly" before. Second, the game was built by a tiny studio that "defied every expectation and assumption" about game development. Third, he claims there is "no part of this game that's bad." He contrasts this with a title like Final Fantasy 16, which he criticizes for having poor exploration and weak RPG elements. The low price is an additional, practical point in its favor. He frames the game as a David-versus-Goliath story within the industry, where a small team produced a polished, complete experience that challenges larger, more expensive productions.
The Core Loop: Combat, Progression, and Risk
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:15) **Returning to the Game of the Year** - Asmongold declares the game he is playing is his personal Game of the Year, citing its innovative turn-based combat, the small studio that made it, its lack of flaws, and its low $50 price point as key reasons.
- 2 (03:52) **Hunting the "Fat Big Dick Sucker"** - He sets a goal to go back to the starting island to kill a specific mini-boss he struggled with earlier, expressing confidence that his character is now strong enough.
- 3 (06:37) **Boss Victory and New Abilities** - He successfully defeats his target mini-boss, showcasing the game's combat and looting a new skin.
- 4 (19:46) **Exploring and Getting Overwhelmed** - He travels to a new island and immediately encounters a difficult boss with a massive health pool, leading to a quick defeat.
- 5 (25:00) **A New Overworld and Character Upgrades** - After abandoning the tough boss, he discovers a new, massive area called "The Meadows" and decides to focus on exploration and character building.
- 6 (33:34) **The Hunt for a Level 10 Weapon** - His primary goal becomes finding a level 10 weapon upgrade, which he believes will be a game-changer for his character.
- 7 (38:08) **Practicing Parries Against a Tricky Boss** - He engages in a prolonged fight against a boss that uses feints and delayed attacks to bait the player into parrying too early.
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Show Notes
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