148: Pathologic 2 (with Jack)

Tales from the Backlog

I once heard the original Pathologic (Ice-Pick Lodge) described as "the best game you shouldn't play", which is an oddly appealing pitch to me. I need to see what it is that puts it in that category, ya know? Luckily for me, Pathologic 2 exists and seems to be the preferred way for many to get the Pathologic experience, and I was not disappointed with what I got. Dense worldbuilding, intriguing and mysterious characters, harsh but meaningful survival systems and more await anyone who decides to take our recommendation and play Pathologic 2.

Guest info: Jack, or as you may know him online, Piboi.

TIMESTAMPS

• Allegations against Nikolay Dybowski 0:00
• Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 2:14
• Story Setup 15:18
• Presentation 38:26
• Gameplay 55:01
• Gameplay, continued 1:19:11
• SPOILER WALL 1:36:41

Music used in the episode:

• Shaman from the Downtown (Theodor Bastard)
• Darkness (Theodor Bastard)
• Disappearing (Theodor Bastard)
• Archaic Way (Vasily Kashnikov)
• Eternal Sacrifice (Vasily Kashnikov, Nick Balinov)
• Miracle Workshop (Vasily Kashnikov)
• Window to the Past (Vasily Kashnikov)
• Steppe (Vasily Kashnikov)

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