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161: Wanderstop (with Matt aka Stormageddon & CGDannyB)

161: Wanderstop (with Matt aka Stormageddon & CGDannyB)

Dave is joined by Matt aka Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite podcasts) and CGDannyB to discuss Ivy Road's 2025 tea-making game, Wanderstop.

Tales from the Backlog

April 16, 20252h 45mExplicit

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Show Notes

Review code provided by Ivy Road- thank you!

I think we all viewed Davey Wreden's new project announcement, a "cozy game about making tea", with a bit of side-eye. Is it really just going to be about making tea? You sure there isn't going to be a subversion in there? Are you still reading this? Well, Wanderstop is here, and it may not have the type of subversion that we expected, but it is most definitely not just a cozy game about making tea. This is a longer episode, because there is just that much to discuss. Grab a mug and enjoy!

Guest Info: Matt Storm aka Stormageddon and CGDannyB

TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 Title Card
  • 0:36 Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts
  • 16:13 Story Setup/Themes Overview
  • 38:36 Gameplay and Story, Presentation
  • 1:16:24 Recommendations/Guest Plugs
  • 1:32:00 Spoiler Wall/Patron Thank-Yous
  • 1:33:44 Spoiler Section

Music used in the episode is credited to C418. You can purchase the soundtrack here- https://c418.bandcamp.com/album/wanderstop-fm. Tracks used: Introduction, The Fighter, Unknowable, Broom, Wanderstop pt. 1, Boredom, Trust, Farewell

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