Rayzones (they/them) and Yaffle (she/they) make up indie studio lowpolis, creators of cute games with surreal insides. In this episode we explore the inspiration for lowpolis’ latest game, co-open (2021), discus the complex politics surrounding “wholesome games,” and appreciate the most fundamental videogame act: crawling through vents. Closing out the show, I once again confess my shame of having not played some very good games.
You can follow lowpolis @lowpolis, @rayzones, and @Yafffle. Their games are available on itch.
lowpolis’ Good Things to Share
Yaffle: waking up and going to bed with the sun
Rayzones: replaying Heaven Will Be Mine (Worst Girl Games, 2017) and Beautycopter (Graceless Games, 2020)
Things Discussed
co-open
x_purrsonline_x (lowpolis, 2019)
Crayon Physics Deluxe(Kloonigames, 2009)
A Game By Its Cover
Wholesome Games
Pijj’s Cove OST (Uio Loi, 2021)
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