Phil the Conquistadork | The Outpost Nine | Review | Episodic 80's Horror @ElConquistadork | Uploaded July 2018 | Updated October 2024, 16 minutes ago.
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I think the least realistic thing about Ready Player One was the suggestion that anyone in the future is going to give a damn about the eighties. I say that largely because we seem to be the ones obsessed with the eighties, and if the usual way these things tend to go holds true, our grandkids are going to be too busy emulating stuff that hasn’t even been invented yet for anyone to give a damn about He-Man or Transformers or whatever.
But in the meantime, we just can’t get enough, can we?
The latest brick in that day-glo colored wall is an episodic indie title by the name of The Outpost Nine. Episode 1 was released today, and while it might not bring anything terribly original to the table, it at least knows its way around atmosphere and making its player abundantly paranoid.
Gameplay-wise, you’ll dance between a somewhat text-based adventure game style, and a visual novel, both of which feel like a good choice for something so steeped in the past. These moments of adventure come at you like climaxes to various storytelling moments, and I thought the rhythm of it all flowed pretty well. The mechanics follow the slowly mounting tension of the story well: even if I’m pretty sure I’ve read this story before.
Episode 1 of Outpost Nine takes place on mining facility crewed by eight people. And just like you know the eighties, you know this story. They’re minding their own business when they meet up with a seemingly abandoned ship containing deadly cargo. Enter a dangerous force that can and will kill you and every member of your crew.
A tale as old as time.
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Thought-provoking geek commentary that smells vaguely of gin and smoke. Game reviews and Let's Plays that cover everything from the super indie to the AAA to the "made around 700 years ago" category.
Phil The Conquistadork also maintains a healthy love to interacting with his audiences when they aren't jerks (and sometimes when they are).
What you will not get at ElConquistadork: ugliness (the host's face notwithstanding), drama (the host's bank account notwithstanding), or cat videos.
...Huh? He's put a cat in a few of his videos already? Shit.
......Okay, maybe you'll get a few cat videos.
"Sneak A Little Drinky" written and performed by The Butterscotch Bros: Carlos Avendano and Dan Ross.
Visit Patreon.com/ElConquistadork to support Geek History, get exclusive videos, and get your name in the credits!
I think the least realistic thing about Ready Player One was the suggestion that anyone in the future is going to give a damn about the eighties. I say that largely because we seem to be the ones obsessed with the eighties, and if the usual way these things tend to go holds true, our grandkids are going to be too busy emulating stuff that hasn’t even been invented yet for anyone to give a damn about He-Man or Transformers or whatever.
But in the meantime, we just can’t get enough, can we?
The latest brick in that day-glo colored wall is an episodic indie title by the name of The Outpost Nine. Episode 1 was released today, and while it might not bring anything terribly original to the table, it at least knows its way around atmosphere and making its player abundantly paranoid.
Gameplay-wise, you’ll dance between a somewhat text-based adventure game style, and a visual novel, both of which feel like a good choice for something so steeped in the past. These moments of adventure come at you like climaxes to various storytelling moments, and I thought the rhythm of it all flowed pretty well. The mechanics follow the slowly mounting tension of the story well: even if I’m pretty sure I’ve read this story before.
Episode 1 of Outpost Nine takes place on mining facility crewed by eight people. And just like you know the eighties, you know this story. They’re minding their own business when they meet up with a seemingly abandoned ship containing deadly cargo. Enter a dangerous force that can and will kill you and every member of your crew.
A tale as old as time.
Disclosure: This video is based on complimentary code that I received from the publisher.
Be sure to visit AudibleTrial.com/ElConquistadork for a free 30 day trial at Audible PLUS a free audiobook of your choice!
Feel free to subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...
Or follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/ElConquistadork
Or like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phil-K...
Here's what you're going to get at ElConquistadork:
Thought-provoking geek commentary that smells vaguely of gin and smoke. Game reviews and Let's Plays that cover everything from the super indie to the AAA to the "made around 700 years ago" category.
Phil The Conquistadork also maintains a healthy love to interacting with his audiences when they aren't jerks (and sometimes when they are).
What you will not get at ElConquistadork: ugliness (the host's face notwithstanding), drama (the host's bank account notwithstanding), or cat videos.
...Huh? He's put a cat in a few of his videos already? Shit.
......Okay, maybe you'll get a few cat videos.
"Sneak A Little Drinky" written and performed by The Butterscotch Bros: Carlos Avendano and Dan Ross.
