The Besties
Episodes
The Star Wars Game Renaissance Is Here!
The Besties review Star Wars: Galactic Racer, praising its unique roguelike structure that blends Burnout-style racing with Slay the Spire mechanics.
Control Resonant Rewards Your Patience
The Besties discuss *Control Resonant*, praising its open-world traversal and combat improvements while critiquing its slow early pacing and writing.
With Fire Emblem, Is It Finally Time to Buy a Switch 2?
The Besties discuss Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, praising its combat and "Perfect Bird Time" feature while critiquing its overwhelming density and long playtime.
Wolverine Is a Disaster
The Besties discuss the disappointing release of Insomniac’s *Wolverine* for PS5, criticizing its repetitive combat, linear structure, and poor design choices like the "Nightmare Trials.
Onimusha: Or, Capcom Refuses to Make Bad Games
The Besties discuss Capcom’s *Onimusha: Way of the Sword*, praising its stylish combat, expressive facial animation, and innovative difficulty…
The Witcher, But With Vampires? Yes, Please!
Blood Dungeon Takes Us to Bullet Heaven
The Besties review Blood Dungeon, a 2D platformer survivor-like from Messhof, praising its unique art style, tight gameplay, and satisfying progression system.
Stardew Valley vs. Fields of Mistria? Everybody Wins
The Besties review Fields of Mystria’s 1.
A Spoiler-Free Big Walk Bonanza
Hosts Griffin McElroy, Chris Plant, and Russ Fruscik discuss *Big Walk*, a cooperative puzzle game by House House that emphasizes proximity-based voice chat and communication.
The Pokémon Studio Tries Something New
Hosts Griffin McRoy and Ross Freshick, joined by guest Ron Funches, review Game Freak’s *Beast of Reincarnation*, criticizing its mediocre combat and pacing while praising its world-building.
Splatoon Raiders Might be the Most Fun Switch 2 Game Yet
Hosts Griffin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Rustich discuss Splatoon 3: Side Hustle, praising its looter-shooter mechanics and fun gameplay while…
The Halo Remake Is a Metaphor for the Xbox Mess
Hosts Griffin, Chris, and Ross review Power World’s 1.
Assassin's Creed vs. a Train That Does Backflips
Hosts Christopher Plant, Russ Frusciante, and guest Jeff Grubb discuss *Densha de Go!
Nintendo Is Playing the B-Sides
Hosts Griffin McElroy, Chris Plant, and Ross Freshden review Rhythm Heaven Groove, praising its charming mini-games and multiplayer while critiquing its sterile menus and $40 price tag.
Sony Kills Discs, Nintendo Revives Star Fox
Hosts Christopher Plante and Ross Froschick are joined by special guest Steven Tattillo to discuss Sony’s announcement that it will cease producing…
2026's Best Games (and What's Still to Come)
Hosts Griffin McElroy, Chris Plant, and Ross Fruscik review their top games of 2026, highlighting titles like Pocopia, Mina the Hollower, and Romeo is a Deadman.