Lagging Thoughts

E16 - Even MORE Puzzling Is What Ensues (OneShot)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0000

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, woah oh oh
The power
Of incandescent light bulb
To be ... Friend
Game Computer

**The story is true**

This episode contains heavy spoilers for Oneshot!

Play the Pancake Episode!!

Take a gander at Future Cat's upcoming game Margin of the Strange

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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/UC3nHcgwsDVaAUvlm0YyzmuA

https://oflanterns.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/61rXVUDvpjYO5qXwwWvZAT

Palamecian Doors (Final Fantasy 2)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0000

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 and closing song is Faint One by Of Lanterns, you can find them on YouTube, Spotify and BandCamp! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3nHcgwsDVaAUvlm0YyzmuA https://oflanterns.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/61rXVUDvpjYO5qXwwWvZAT?si=WrPaHQRgQeau8I-rM7uD2Q\&nd=1\&dlsi=291b72c068824aba

For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

Game of the Year Roundup

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0000

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 until you inevitably discover your error? That's not just me, right??

- Baroque sweep (Losers Bracket)

This is our last episode of the season, we will return in early 2026!

The furtive Bluesky, so easily forgotten: https://bsky.app/profile/laggingthoughts.bsky.social

For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

Happy Parasite Christmas Eve Observed (Parasite Eve)

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0000

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 contains heavy spoilers for Parasite Eve. We strongly recommend playing the game before listening.

Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/laggingthoughts.bsky.social

For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

Sticky Wings at the Nerve Tower B-Dubs (Baroque)

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0000

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: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque_(video_game)#/media/File:Baroque_Coverart.png](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque_(video_game)#/media/File:Baroque_Coverart.png "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque_(video_game)#/media/File:Baroque_Coverart.png")

The Nerve Tower: [https://nervetower.neocities.org/main](https://nervetower.neocities.org/main "https://nervetower.neocities.org/main")

Of Lanters new EP "Bear": [https://oflanterns.bandcamp.com/album/bear](https://oflanterns.bandcamp.com/album/bear "https://oflanterns.bandcamp.com/album/bear")

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For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

All Roads Lead to the Digital World (Variety Episode)

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0000

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 Lanterns. You can find them on YouTube, Spotify and BandCamp!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3nHcgwsDVaAUvlm0YyzmuA

https://oflanterns.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/61rXVUDvpjYO5qXwwWvZAT

For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

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I'm the Ravioli Filling (Subnautica)

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000

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 spoilers for Subnautica. We strongly recommend playing the game before listening.

Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/laggingthoughts.bsky.social

For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

Good Leccy Simulator (Still Wakes the Deep)

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0000

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 playing the game before listening.

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For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel! You can watch his full playthrough if you would like to experience the game. https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

Me? Thundaga. (Final Fantasy)

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0000

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 recommend playing the game before listening.

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Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

We Dine in the Boneyard Tonight (Prodigal)

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0000

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 strongly recommend playing the game before listening.

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For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

Here There Be Lobsters (Dredge)

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0000

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.

For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

Holy Seals Batman, We're in a Pocket Dimension! (Paradise Killer)

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0000

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.

Here is the link to the creative director interview that we mention a few times throughout the episode! https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/inside-the-fantastic-murder-mystery-design-of-i-paradise-killer-i-

For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

The Hearthian I've Become (Outer Wilds)

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0000

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.

For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

Ode to Luminous Mama (Tunic)

Mon, 19 May 2025 13:20:00 -0000

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.

For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

The Z Word (Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance)

Mon, 05 May 2025 13:00:00 -0000

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_RISING_REVENGEANCE/

**This episode contains spoilers for METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/ Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw

Special thanks to Blake and his editing genius. Look forward to him joining us for future installments of the Lagging Thoughts Podcast.

I Crashed My Ship AITA (Mouthwashing)

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0000

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 find them on YouTube, Spotify and BandCamp!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3nHcgwsDVaAUvlm0YyzmuA

https://oflanterns.bandcamp.com

https://open.spotify.com/artist/61rXVUDvpjYO5qXwwWvZAT?si=WrPaHQRgQeau8I-rM7uD2Q&nd=1&dlsi=291b72c068824aba

For additional reviews from Nick, check out his Backloggd

https://backloggd.com/u/Popegator/

Be sure to check out Gordon's Youtube channel

https://www.youtube.com/@Jigglypope-kk5hw