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1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #227: As Dusk FallsNight begins... at least historically.The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button is regularly employed to choose the next game our hosts must play. It is fitting that the interactive fiction title chosen for this episode will make Tom and Chris make a number of their own choices, leading each of them to potentially unique experiences. Developed by London-based Interior Night, this is currently their only published work, but fear not, these developers have plenty of experience elsewhere with interactive fiction. Will they be able to leverage their prior body of work to craft a compelling indie...2025-05-2225 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #223: Trials of ManaIt only took 25 years to get it localized!Developed by Xeen and published by Square Enix, this third-person action RPG remake of the third entry in the Mana series is the first time that story is officially available for Western audiences. Despite his well-established love of nineties RPGs, Tom never got around to playing the famous SNES installment of the franchise. Three decades later, he will discover if he should have given this lauded franchise a fair shake way back when... or at least at some point during the intervening years! Will Mana live up to the...2025-04-2424 min
The Lakelands Sports GuysLSG Ep 413Tom and Chris review the weekend's first week of the NCAA tournament. Plus, Lander's big series with North Georgia. And Chris Wideman calls in to give us the latest on the Lander film festival.
2025-03-241h 48The Lakelands Sports GuysLSG Ep 413Tom and Chris review the weekend's first week of the NCAA tournament. Plus, Lander's big series with North Georgia. And Chris Wideman calls in to give us the latest on the Lander film festival.
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The Horseshoe HangoverEP 22: Week 11 Recap Colts vs Jets and around the NFLTom and Chris talk about AR's best performance of his young career helping the Colts beat the Jets. We debate how excited we should be with this victory. We cover what we got right and what we got wrong with our NFL picks and Tom got another Blood Bath Game of the Week correct. 2024-11-1959 minThe Lakelands Sports GuysLakelands Sports Guys Ep 366Tom and Chris welcome Russell Patterson from the Ware Shoals Park and Rec as today's special guest. Find out what the BIG NEWS is concerning the Lakelands Sports Guys Podcast, what happened to Chris' KAOS, High school playoffs and a review of the Clemson, Coastal, Erskine, and PC and Carolina games.
2024-11-181h 43The Lakelands Sports GuysLakelands Sports Guys Ep 366Tom and Chris welcome Russell Patterson from the Ware Shoals Park and Rec as today's special guest. Find out what the BIG NEWS is concerning the Lakelands Sports Guys Podcast, what happened to Chris' KAOS, High school playoffs and a review of the Clemson, Coastal, Erskine, and PC and Carolina games.
2024-11-181h 43The Horseshoe HangoverEP 18: Week 9 recap Colts vs Vikings plus what Chris & Tom got right & got wrong!Chris and Tom recap the Colts abysmal performance against the Vikings in Prime Time. We discuss what the Colts need to do to stop the path of mediocrity and we talk what both of us got right and wrong around the NFL, including our Blood Bath Game of the Week picks!
Give this episode a listen and hear what your favorite Colts & NFL outsiders have to say! 2024-11-061h 05The Horseshoe HangoverEp 10: The Curse Continues! Week 5 recap Colts vs Jags.On today's episode, Tom and Chris get brutally honest about the Colts' 10-year losing streak in Jacksonville. We may be two chuckle-head outsiders, but we've got some opinions about Gus Bradely and Chris Ballard we need to air out. Saddle up and strap in...things are gonna get a little raw. 2024-10-0842 minThe Horseshoe HangoverEp 7: 2024 Week 4 Colts vs Steelers and around the NFLThis week Chris and Tom talk about the AFC South and how the Colts can keep pace with the Texans for the Division title. We discuss what the Colts need to do to get a Win against the Steelers this Sunday at Lucas Oil. We talk about two Prime Time games we are looking forward to watching and Tom shreds Chris's pick for the Blood Bath Game of the Week.
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...2024-09-2843 minThe Horseshoe HangoverEP 2: 2024 Week 1 RecapOn today’s episode, Tom and Chris break down the highs and lows of the Colts’ tough Week 1 loss to the Texans, discuss Dak Prescott’s big payday, and dive into which teams are already hitting the panic button. Plus, Tom owns up to being wrong, and Chris delivers an apology to Patriots fans. No insider info here—just two passionate fans navigating the ups and downs of Colts Nation. Saddle up!
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1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #189: UnravelSwing, swing from the tangles of your yarn body.
Our hosts travel back in time to 2016 to experience the puzzle platformer crafted by the Swedish developer Coldwood Interactive and published by Electronic Arts. Both Tom and Chris have played their fair share of puzzle games, and both have extensive experience with platformers, but this title managed to slip past them. The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has been alerted to this oversight and has taken the necessary steps to correct it posthaste! Has the game aged well in the intervening time? Does anyone still craft things...2024-08-2919 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #185: KeplerthSurviving another alien world, but with one less dimension.
For this episode, the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has chosen the 2D sandbox RPG developed by TARO and published by Gamera Games. With no seeming relation to the tea or the turtle, this choice further surprised our hosts by being a PC exclusive. Usually this would spell doom for Tom, but the small demands of this retro-inspired game mean that it ran smoothly on his computer, which means it will certainly run on yours too! Take the look of a SNES era RPG and add the...2024-08-0122 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #183: Call of the Wild: The AnglerWe once caught a fish this big!
Randomly selected by the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button, this gone fishin' simulator was developed by Expansive Worlds, part of the Avalanche Studios Group. Speaking of expanding the group, Tom and Chris have brought along CJ of Player One Podcast for this episode. As a game developer himself, CJ will bring along a unique perspective when it's time to discuss the details of everyone's first hour angling those simulated fish. With only minimal real world fishing experience between them, Tom and Chris are bound to learn a few things...2024-07-1834 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #182: Open RoadsIs this technically even a game?
Developed by Open Roads Team and published by Annapurna Interactive, this walking simulator was randomly selected by the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button. As a consequence, Tom and Chris must dedicate an hour of their lives to begin unraveling the mystery centered on a skeleton in grandma's closet. Thankfully the skeleton is not literal, though the closet is, and so are a bunch of drawers and armoires and other such places that one's grandparents may elect to stash their secrets. Will our hosts discover enough tantalizing tidbits that they feel...2024-07-1122 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #180: Orcs Must Die! 3The first two attempts clearly failed.
Developed and published by Robot Entertainment, this fourth(!) entry in the action-tower defense franchise was randomly selected by the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button. Following their standard procedure, Tom and Chris must spend an hour behind the controls and then decide if they will continue playing afterwards. With Chris on the PC and Tom on the Xbox Series S, how divergent will their experiences be due to the genre? Will slaying countless hordes of orcs prove entertaining or exhausting? Will the multitude of levels and game modes provide enough variety...2024-06-2722 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #170: The QuarrySummer camp ended and then the murders began.
Tom and Chris arrived at Hackett's Quarry and were tasked with spending an hour with the interactive drama turned survival horror title developed by Supermassive Games. Dubbed the spiritual successor to Until Dawn, this game enlists the talents of many horror film veterans to portray the cast of counselors and their antagonists. With a reported 186 possible endings, how will the experiences of our two hosts diverge as they play through the first hour of this narratively branching game? With a clear focus on story, will an hour be enough...2024-04-1824 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #167: WartalesWar, what is it good for? Tales, apparently.
It feels like the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button may have confused "random" with "next alphabetically" when it selected this tactical role-playing game developed by Shiro Games as its choice for this episode. In either case, Tom and Chris are honor bound to comply, so they have embarked on a mercenary journey through this fantasy medieval world. With no main story or mandatory quest line, the focus here is on sandbox survival gameplay that's punctuated by turn-based combat on a tactical map. Will that be enough to keep our...2024-03-2825 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #163: Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightThe protagonist's surname might be Belmont.
We put it to a vote and our listeners have spoken. For this episode, Tom and Chris investigate the new-to-gamepass metroidvania developed by ArtPlay and published by 505 Games. Spearheaded by Kogi Igarashi and assisted by a number of other Castlevania alumni, this title sits squarely in the realm of spiritual successor. You won't find Dracula or any Belmonts here, but the theme and mechanics are sure to remind you of that highly regarded franchise. With that nostalgia well in hand, will the game still be unique enough to stand on its...2024-02-2925 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #160: PalworldA world filled with monster pals that skirt copyrights and trademarks.
With thanks to a coworker, Pocket Pair’s monster-collecting survival game has been on Tom’s radar for quite some time now. So, when a close friend learned it was coming to Xbox Game Pass and immediately requested that he and Chris cover it in an episode, Tom was ready to give the Surprise Me button another day off. With an unofficial tagline of “Pokemon With Guns!” that succinctly captures both the similarities and the more adult themes of this game, the question remains if it will del...2024-02-0827 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #149: ShreddersNeither the villain nor the paper destroyer.
This one is all about snowboarding and we have the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button to thank for its selection. Developed by FoamPunch, a joint venture between I-Illusions and Let It Roll, this sports title puts you in the boots of snowboarders looking to carve out a place for themselves on the slopes. Will the game skate the perilous line between arcade and simulation to deliver a fun and engaging experience? Join Tom and Chris as they gather to discuss the first hour of this goofy game and see...2023-11-2324 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #148: CocoonIt features a world-hopping, puzzle-solving beetle.
It’s likely that you have never heard of Geometric Interactive, they are a small independent game studio in Copenhagen, Denmark. You may, however, have heard of its two founders: Jeppe Carlsen and Jakob Schmid, formerly of Playdead. Credited as creators of Limbo and Inside, it is unsurprising that this pick by the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button falls squarely into the puzzle category. At a bare minimum, this title is set apart from those prior games thanks to a heavy dose of color and the inclusion of the third dimens...2023-11-1623 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #147: Mineko's Night MarketWouldn't a day market be more profitable?
As the first title from indie studio Meowza Games, how do we predict where this business simulation title will land in the hearts and minds of our hosts? Historically, neither Tom nor Chris has been overly drawn to the genre, but there have been some entries that managed to snag their attention. Fortunately for Mineko, our duo has an expert joining them for this episode! Liv from Podcasters United requested this title, so it is only fitting that she weigh in on it as well. Will Liv be able to...2023-11-0930 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #142: The Wandering VillageA city-builder on the back of giant turtle… don’t tell Terry Pratchett.
The Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button is at the helm and has picked Stray Fawn Studio’s simulation title for this episode. Crowdfunded on Kickstarter, this game utilizes a blend of 3D and hand-drawn 2D art to create a look that stands out against other games in the same genre. Another aspect that sets it apart is that players must make decisions at both the village level and the creature level, with each of those choices influencing both levels. With just an hour on the clo...2023-10-0524 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #141: Fuga: Melodies of SteelBeastkin children pilot a gigantic tank to free their families from fascists.
Incoming alert! This episode features the tactical RPG developed and published by CyberConnect2. For this episode, our regular hosts are joined by Aaron from Super Pod Saga, who has specially requested that Tom and Chris give this game a shot. It is clear from the request that Aaron has an interest in this title, but what will our dynamic duo think of it? Will the cute character designs, surprisingly mature plot, and tactical turn-based combat make for a compelling total experience? Which of these cute...2023-09-2825 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #140: Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom - Prince's EditionThe mice are attempting a coup, what do you do?
The prince of Ding Dong Dell has just assumed the role of king after his father’s untimely demise, but the boy’s reign is cut short in the opening moments of this action role-playing game developed by Level-5 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. As an outsider transported from present day Earth to this fantastical world, the player arrives in the middle of the coup and is tasked with protecting the boy from those who wish him harm. With an opening salvo like that, will Tom and...2023-09-2123 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)The After Hour: Sea of StarsJoin us for a conversation that sits outside the usual format.
If you didn’t already know, our hosts recorded a standard episode about Sea of Stars… you can find that as #139 in the numbered episodes of 1H1D. Once that episode was over, however, Chris was curious to talk more about why this game stood out when compared to the many other RPGs that our hosts have played and reviewed. We kept the mics recording and now present you with the very first “After Hour” in which Tom and Chris continue their conversation with their special guest Ch...2023-09-1725 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #138: My Time at PortiaWas it a good time or more like doing time?
Korean developer Pathea Games set out to combine elements of action role-playing games and cute casual sims when it released this title across all current consoles in 2019. Whether or not they were successful in the attempt is the subject of some debate. Fortunately for you, dear listener, the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has decided to have our hosts visit the quiet hamlet of Portia and report back on the experience. The standard hour is unlikely to reveal the full depth of any simulation game, but it s...2023-09-0724 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #135: MoonlighterFighting evil by moonlight, running a shop by daylight.
With so many roguelikes in their rearview, our hosts had to make sure they had not already played this one when the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button selected it for this episode. By focusing gameplay on running a shop and having the player both figuratively and literally “moonlighting” as an adventurer, this title developed by Digital Sun stands out against other third-person action roleplaying games. Traditionally the mandated hour is enough to get a good feel for the game loop of rougelikes, but this title aims to eschew t...2023-08-1725 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #132: AstroneerBe an astronaut and an engineer, simultaneously.
The Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has “spoken” and Tom and Chris have once again answered its call. In this sandbox adventure title developed and published by System Era Softworks, the player takes on the role of a space explorer that must dig into the planet to activate an alien gateway. Unlike some similar planet-exploring titles, the design here is decidedly more family-focused... which is probably best exemplified by the game’s smooth and colorful art style and its collaborative drop-in, drop-out multiplayer. With the bulk of the game hinging on...2023-07-2725 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #131: Chicory: A Colorful TaleIf you give a dog a paintbrush…
Art Class is on the menu for this episode of 1H1D! The “Surprise Me” button has chosen the indie adventure game developed by Greg Lobanov and published by Finji, and thus our hosts must spend an hour exploring the colorful title. This may not be the first game where Tom and Chris need to bring color back to a desaturated world, but it is the first one starring a dog with an oversized paintbrush. With that key feature in mind, it will be interesting to see how the game’s painti...2023-07-2023 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #130: Rubber BanditsThe pun in the name is just the beginning.
The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button proves it is aptly named with its selection for this episode. Neither Tom nor Chris had ever heard of this random physics-based action title developed and published by Flashbulb, but now they are honor-bound to give it a fair shake. A quick glance reveals that the gameplay appears very simple and fast-paced, but will that be enough to capture the attention of our hosts, or will they be desperately waiting for their mandated hour to conclude? With lots of competition for...2023-07-1322 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D Interviews: Marie Marquet & Romain ClaudeWhat's better than an interview? Make it two for one!
In this special episode of 1 Hour 1 Decision, Tom and Chris interview Marie Marquet & Romain Claude, Creative Directors and co-founders of Splashteam. If their studio isn't familiar to you, these are the folks that created the innovative puzzle-platformer Tinykin reviewed in episode # 103. Tom and Chris will now take their standard review format and use it to learn all about these two designers and their French indie studio. Join us for this special episode to get the inside scoop on their design process, favorite games, and what it is...2023-07-0226 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #128: DordogneIt’s French, so it’s only natural that you butcher the pronunciation.
Hot off the press, this episode focuses on the new adventure game developed by Umanimation and published by Focus Home Interactive. The narrative centers on the main character’s childhood memories of the titular region of France and is depicted through hand-painted watercolor landscapes. The style evokes the works of whimsical creatives like Hayao Miyazaki, and our hosts will need to investigate and report back if their hour-long foray into the game captures that same sense of wonder. If so, will Tom and Chris want t...2023-06-2923 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #127: Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's CutIt’s running and falling, but with shadows and dragons.
For a change of pace, the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has selected the tactical role-playing game developed by Harebrained Schemes for this episode. If the title did not give it away, this game is set within the Shadowrun universe, which is actually best known as the setting of the long-running cyberpunk tabletop RPG. As a single-player game, will this console RPG be able to capture that tabletop experience? Will a single hour be enough time for our hosts to really sink their teeth into the game a...2023-06-2224 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #126: Slime Rancher 2How do you hog-tie a slime?
When your games are selected randomly, it’s inevitable that you will encounter some interesting picks. For this episode, the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has decided that our hosts will be trying out the first-person vacuum-shooter developed and published by indie studio Monomi Park. The game centers on Beatrix LeBeau as she rolls up her sleeves and gets back to ranching slimes. Apparently she was successful in the first game, but our hosts honestly wouldn’t know because they haven’t played that game either. Will their lack of prior ranc...2023-06-1521 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #124: Minecraft LegendsWho put all this lore in our sandbox?
Developed by Mojang Studios in conjunction with Blackbird Interactive, a hybrid action strategy game set in a familiar voxel world is the subject of this episode. While the concept continues to feel unique, the truth is that both of our hosts have played a few similar hybrid strategy games in their day. How will this game measure up to those fond memories? One key difference that is sure to impact their decision making is that Tom and Chris have embarked on this journey together! Will an hour of cooperative...2023-06-0125 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #123: Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and ButterflyWait, aren’t Hibiscus and Butterfly varieties of tea?
After a rapid burst of shooters, the Xbox Games Pass “Surprise Me” Button has decided to give our hosts a break, replacing fast paced gunplay with casual conversation and coffee construction. In this visual novel title developed by Toge Productions and published by Chorus Worldwide Games, the action is making drinks for a variety of fantastical characters in an alternate reality version of Seattle. With a title that screams it's a sequel, will it matter that our hosts never played the original? Join Tom and Chris as they talk a...2023-05-2520 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #121: Wolfenstein: YoungbloodTake a spin with this spin-off of the franchise that spawned a genre!
The Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has taken the reins once again, and this time it has directed our dynamic duo to tackle a first-person shooter developed by MachineGames and Arkane Studios. It seems only fair for expectations to run a bit high when you consider that the original Wolfenstein effectively created the first-person shooter genre. That said, this much more recent title has already been out for a few years and the reviews are decidedly mixed. With the option to play the enti...2023-05-1122 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #120: The Last Case of Benedict FoxIs mixing Lovecraft together with anything a good idea?
Our hosts are back at it with a special request! To make it even MORE special, this one is exclusive to the Xbox Series X/S! That should be enough to intrigue most, but if you are not yet convinced, know that this episode focuses on the “fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania” developed by Plot Twist and published by Rogue Games Inc. It promises to be full of mystery and cosmic horror as players traverse a curious mansion with their demonic sidekick. What more could our hosts possibly desire? Well, prob...2023-05-0431 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #118: Before We LeaveWe promise to give a final decision [insert game title here].
This episode is about the hexagonal city-builder developed by Balancing Monkey Games. Never heard of the studio? Neither had our hosts… but this New Zealand based team is on a mission to make peaceful, inclusive games and this here is their debut. As you may have noticed, the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has a tendency to task our hosts with investigating these seemingly niche titles and that is certainly part of the fun. For this episode, our hosts will dive into the world of the su...2023-04-2023 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #117: ManeaterWhoa-oh, here she comes!
For this episode, our usual duo is joined by the trio from Play Along Podcast to discuss a certain shark-centric action game developed and published by Tripwire Interactive. With oh-so-many delicious(?) hosts in the water, this one is sure to be a feeding frenzy of opinions! Tom and Chris are forever hooked to their one-hour time limit, but our three guests have been set free of this restriction. How will this extra time impact their final decisions? Join us for a dip and find out if this game sinks or swims!
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1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D Interviews: Chris ChanceyOur hosts spend an hour... speaking with a game designer!
In this special episode of 1 Hour 1 Decision, Tom and Chris take some time to interview Christopher Chancey, President & CEO of ManaVoid Entertainment. If you are a fan of this show, you will recognize ManaVoid as the company behind Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan, which we covered on episode # 109. Join our hosts as they flip their script and use their usual format to learn all about this Canadian game designer. Can he explain why those Xbox file sizes are larger than their PC counterparts? Will he...2023-04-0954 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #115: UnsouledThis is a popular title for several unrelated fantasy novels.
With the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button to guide them, our hosts are once again faced with something truly random. This time, the title selected is the 2D action-RPG developed by Megusta Games. With a heavy focus on combat mechanics, one might be inclined to compare this with other games that also have “souls” in their names… but this game is decidedly more indie, brought to life by a passionate individual. Will this singular vision give the game a distinct charm that captures the hearts of our hosts...2023-03-3023 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #113: Gungrave G.O.R.EAllegedly it stands for Gunslinger Of REsurrection.
When you see that the title includes a forced acronym and hear that the protagonist’s full name is “Beyond the Grave” some eyebrows are justifiably raised. Nevertheless, Tom and Chris are honor bound to heed listener Adam's (from Revival and Extinction Pod) request and thus this episode focuses on the third-person action shooter developed by IGGYMOB. With a protagonist designed by acclaimed manga artist Yasuhiro Nightow (of Trigun fame) and a franchise that stretches back two decades and includes multiple games and an anime, it is clear that this proper...2023-03-1623 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #112: LapinApparently, it’s the French word for rabbit.
The tried-and-true Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button is in control and has selected the so-fresh-it’s-not-technically-done indie platformer created by Studio Doodal for this episode. Information on this indie developer is particularly sparce but it appears they plan to specialize in creating story-driven games with compelling background lore. Will this narrative focus complement the precision platforming, or will it prove distracting? Is it even fair to judge a game while it is still in the early access phase? The “Surprise Me” button certainly thinks it is… so Tom and Chris must...2023-03-0921 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #111: EvilleAre you an innocent villager or a vile conspirator?
The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has selected the murder mystery social deduction game from German indie developer VestGames as the subject of this episode. In this online game, players are assigned a random role as either a villager or a conspirator and then must work to eliminate the other group. The game is full of hidden information, so investigation and deduction are the main thrusts of the gameplay. With just an hour on the clock to learn the game and make their decision, Tom and Chris...2023-03-0220 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #110: Chained EchoesInspired by 90’s JRPGs, one man decided to make his own.
Once again, game selection was left to our listeners and the result of that poll was this turn-based, 16-bit-style RPG developed by Matthias Linda. It turns out that if you exclude some of the backgrounds and the music, basically everything else was done by this one individual. His intent was to capture the feelings of playing those games back in the 90’s and reviews suggest that he was successful in the attempt. After some time on other platforms, the game has made its way to Xbox Game Pass and land...2023-02-2326 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #108: The Evil Within 2With just a glance at the title, you know Chris must be thrilled.
In a not-so-surprising move, the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has resumed torturing poor Chris by choosing a third person survival horror game. Developed by Tango Gameworks, this selection also happens to be a sequel to a game that neither of our hosts have ever played. It seems obvious that the deck is stacked against this title, but with both solid critical reviews and a lineage that traces back to the Resident Evil series, will the final decisions prove surprising? As usual, the game...2023-02-0924 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #104: OlijaSurprisingly, this has nothing to do with the spirit board.
Devolver digital takes center stage once again as the Xbox Game Pass has selected the side-scrolling platformer developed by Skeleton Crew Studios for this episode. With the game's story focused on a shipwrecked sailor on a quest to get home and most of the development handled by a single individual (Thomas Olsson), we have a feeling we know where the studio got its name. To be honest, that's basically all we know about this title, as it has completely flown under the radar of both Tom and...2023-01-1223 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)THRILLING THIRTY-TWO: Volume Two: Part ThreeThe Epic Grand Finale Head-to-Head Battle featuring Welcome To GAMECORP!
Can you guess who we brought on to solve the debate of Dead Space 2 versus Bugsnax? The answer is in the absurd subtitle of this episode, but there's also a little bit of an asterisk there. On this special episode, we have Jake, Cowboy and JB from "Welcome to GAMECORP" joining us to determine which game is the grand champion... but we have stolen their format and made them the judges as Tom and Chris each champion one of the winners of the prior bracket episodes. Who...2022-12-2945 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #102: Let's Build A ZooThis game is not based on that film with the similar sounding title.
The Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has decided it is time to manage a zoo once again. This time, however, it has selected the retro-styled simulation sandbox developed by Springloaded. Like the retro zoo simulation games that inspired it, this title has you managing the staff, attractions, and amenities of your own custom-built zoo. Unlike those games, this title also has you breeding rare creatures and, when that’s not enough to entertain your guests, you can take a page out of the Jurass...2022-12-2224 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #101: Exo OneIs this the lost alien child of Journey and Marble Madness?
Earning its name, the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has made an eccentric choice for this episode. This dubiously categorized “sci-fi adventure game” developed by Exbleative revolves around an alien spacecraft that must traverse different planets on a journey toward an unclear objective. The worlds themselves are procedurally generated and traversal is left to the player’s discretion, so no two players will have the exact same experience. Tom and Chris have both given the game the obligatory hour and come to a decision. Will they be se...2022-12-1518 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)THRILLING THIRTY-TWO: Volume Two: Part TwoThe second half of our second thirty-two... so basically the fifth sixteen?
Are you ready for part deux? Thirty-two games all at once was sixteen too many, so this time we split the field of competitors in half. On this special episode, we have Eric from The Unlockables joining us to tackle the games that we played from episodes 65 to 80 here on 1H1D. Eric's votes are sure to come in handy when Tom and Chris need a tie breaker... and it seems likely that will happen quite a bit! Which game will be victorious and move...2022-11-2447 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #98: Hardspace: ShipbreakerBreaking ships in space is hard work and apparently also a game.
Tom and Chris take on listener request Dave Jackson from Tales From the Backlog and attempt the “action-adventure” simulation developed by Blackbird Interactive for this episode. After their day jobs, they each must boot up their gaming machine of choice and begin their second shift by chopping up spaceships. Will this game loop make for a fun experience, or will it end up feeling more like a literal second job? Unlike their indentured characters, our hosts are only on the hook for an hour before they...2022-11-1824 min
Room For InnocenceMiranda v. Arizona - the origin of Miranda RightsErnesto Miranda did it. There was no question. He confessed. His confession included a statement acknowledging that he was aware of his rights. But no one told him what those rights were. How do you know what you don't know? In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court would overturn his conviction and say that Miranda's Constitutional rights had been violated in obtaining the confession. Join siblings Tom and Chris as we break down the case and remind you why a strong criminal defense is paramount to receiving a fair trial.Chris is a lifelong true...2022-11-091h 05Room For InnocenceLamonte McIntyre Pt 2Today we wrap up the wrongful conviction story of Lamonte McIntyre. In 1994, Lamonte McIntyre was convicted for a double murder that he didn't commit. He was 17 years old. He served 23 years before his wrongful conviction was overturned. This wasn't a case of an unfortunate series of mistakes. No, this was corruption, coercion, and abuse of power. Join siblings Tom and Chris as we break down the case what went wrong, and remind you why a strong criminal defense is paramount to receiving a fair trial. Chris is a lifelong true crime fan. Her b...2022-10-1747 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #94: Two Point CampusOur hosts attended college together, but can they manage one?
Back in the saddle, the “Surprise Me” button takes the reigns and picks something our hosts definitely would not have picked themselves. On this episode, Tom and Chris have been tasked with playing an hour of the second simulation title developed by Two Point Studios. Unlike the studio’s prior game about running a hospital, this one focuses instead on a college campus. While our hosts have some experience with one of those, they definitely missed the class about managing them. Will their prior experience with games like C...2022-10-1323 minRoom For InnocenceLamonte McIntyre's wrongful conviction part 1In 1994, Lamonte McIntyre was convicted for a double murder that he didn't commit. He was 17 years old. He served 23 years before his wrongful conviction was overturned. This wasn't a case of an unfortunate series of mistakes. No, this was corruption, coercion, and abuse of power. Join siblings Tom and Chris as we break down the case what went wrong, and remind you why a strong criminal defense is paramount to receiving a fair trial. Chris is a lifelong true crime fan. Her brother, Tom is a criminal defense attorney. Chris loves to tell him about...2022-10-0544 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #92: Far Cry 5Explore the wilderness, fight animals, maybe join a cult...
Against all odds, Tom has somehow managed to avoid a certain Ubisoft developed first-person shooter franchise in its entirety. Considering the number of entries that exist in this popular franchise, it did seem inevitable that he would be playing one of them eventually and the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has decided that now is the time. In classic 1H1D fashion, the game selected is obviously not the first in the series, but allegedly the plots of these titles do not require knowledge of prior events. This...2022-09-2924 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #90: A Plague Tale: InnocenceThis disease is totally bubonic... and you play as kids.
We left the game selection for this episode up to our listeners and they have spoken! The winner of the pole was the action-adventure stealth game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Home Interactive. As the title suggests, it is a game about deadly pathogens and a couple of children who end up caught in the crossfire. Sounds familiar, right? Well, it was released in 2019, so perhaps it was accidentally foreshadowing events to come... or maybe it's just a good example that history repeats itself...2022-09-1522 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #89: SnowRunnerThey once ran through the mud, now it's time for snow.
Perhaps you will find it fitting that the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has taken this opportunity to bring us back to the beginning of it all. MudRunner was one of the very first titles we explored on 1H1D and now it is time to take a look at the truck driving simulation sequel developed by Saber Interactive. Will their fond memories of MudRunner taint their reaction to this title or will Tom and Chris find the game loop genuinely improved in this next iter...2022-09-0825 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #88: Hellblade: Senua's SacrificeJourney into Helheim and avoid sharp objects located there.
Numerous individuals have recommended this Ninja Theory developed action-adventure title to Chris, so it is only fitting that the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button followed suit and selected it as the game for this episode. With its Norse mythology based narrative and metaphorical exploration of psychosis, this is sure to be a doozy of an experience. Will Tom and Chris find themselves fully immersed in Senua's journey? If so, will they end up placing that under their likes or dislikes? It's time to start the episode and...2022-09-0125 min
Room For InnocenceR. Kelly - the Pied Piper of R&BR. Kelly sure could create an earworm. How else did a man who was repeatedly accused of sexual abuse of minors continue releasing chart-topping music for decades? In today's episode, Tom and Chris talk about what had to happen in order to get R. Kelly where he is today... that is, prison. And of course, what was his defense strategy?If you are enjoying the show and would like to support us, join our Patreon for only $2 a month! That's like fifty cents per episode!Resources:New York Times: A timeline of R. Kelly’s...2022-08-231h 05
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #86: PowerWash SimulatorWhen you enjoy cleaning so much that you do it for fun!
For this episode, our hosts have been tasked with checking out a first-person simulation title developed by FuturLab and published by Square Enix Collective. This is definitely the kind of game that would generate a cult following, so it makes a certain amount of sense that our listeners would request that Tom and Chris take a crack at it. Will cleaning buildings really feel that satisfying? Will their experience running a virtual power washing business for an hour lead them to rethink their careers? Give...2022-08-1823 minRoom For InnocenceJeffrey DahmerJeffrey Dahmer's apartment smells bad. Really bad. Tom and Chris can't agree on whether it's the body parts in the refrigerator, the skeletons in the closet, or the 57-gallon drum next to the bed. All we know is, if he invites you over for a nude photo sesh, POLITELY DECLINE.Find us just about anywhere @room4innocence. Case ideas? Send them our way -- email room4innocence@gmail.com.If you are enjoying the show and would like to support us, join our Patreon for only $2 a month! That's like fifty cents per episode! This...2022-08-1648 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #85: Naraka: BladepointIt’s a place of torment, but is that figurative or literal?
Once again the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button is in control of game selection and for this episode it has chosen the battle royale title developed by 24 Entertainment and published by NetEase Games Montreal. With over eighty games reviewed here at 1H1D, we were due for an entry in this increasingly popular genre and it is fitting that this one happens to be a new addition to the Game Pass lineup. With its focus on massive online multiplayer mayhem, how will our hosts feel a...2022-08-1124 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #83: Outer WildsWe get this one and Outer Worlds mixed up a lot.
The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button sure does like to pick games published by Annapurna Interactive. This one is the first-person adventure game developed by Mobius Digital where you play as an explorer traveling through your solar system to learn secrets of an ancient alien race and discover why they mysteriously disappeared. With a focus on exploration and a mechanic where your character retains all knowledge upon their death, this game seems like a better fit for our hosts than other games with roguelike mechanics...2022-07-2820 minRoom For InnocenceSlendermanA cyclist sees a young girl crawling out of the woods, bloody and nearly dead. She's been stabbed. He asks the girl who did it, and she says "my best friend."Join Tom and Chris as we talk about juveniles committing crimes, trying juveniles as adults, and mental health concerns. Find us just about anywhere @room4innocence. Send feedback to room4innocence@gmail.com. 2022-07-271h 26Room For InnocenceThe Many Tales of Jodi AriasJodi Arias needs an alibi. Her ex-boyfriend Travis is dead. But it couldn't have been her. She wan't even there! Okay, she was there, but he was killed by masked intruders! Okay, okay, fine, she did it, but it was self-defense. Join Tom and Chris as we navigate the Choose Your Own Adventure defense of Jodi Arias. No one said defense was easy. And having a client who lies so convincingly, and so often, makes it even more challenging. Find us just about anywhere @room4innocence. Case ideas? Send them our way -- email room4...2022-06-231h 12
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #78: Going UnderIt has nothing to do with Australia or a medical procedure.
Uh oh! It looks like our hosts are back to playing roguelikes again! For this episode, our duo has been tasked with playing an action RPG variant developed by Aggro Crab and published by Team17. Will this title's focus on humor and its bright color palette set it apart from the many other roguelikes they have already encountered? Will a plot focusing on an unpaid intern forced to battle the ghosts of failed startups resonate with our players or feel too much like revisiting past trauma...2022-06-2318 minRoom For InnocenceThe Girl Scout Murders - Gene Leroy HartHow do you defend someone who may have hurt children? This week, Tom and Chris cover some tough topics. First, the victims in this case were children. Second, the accused was acquitted but recent DNA evidence shows that he may have actually been guilty. On June 13, 1977, the bodies of three Girl Scouts were found in their sleeping bags, 150 yards from their tent at Camp Scott in Oklahoma. A suspect was immediately identified -- Gene Leroy Hart. He was a convicted rapist and escaped convict, so it must have been him... right?Find us just about...2022-06-021h 00
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #75: We Happy FewIf you aren’t literally full of joy, the other citizens will take notice… and kill you.
On this episode, we hand control back over to the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button and find ourselves faced with an action-adventure survival horror video game developed by Compulsion Games. Chris appears to have been extra targeted this time because the game allegedly has roguelike elements as well. If you ask us, that’s a lot of genre-splicing and it makes us wonder if the execution will live up to the ambition. With an alternate 1960’s setting and a healthy dose...2022-06-0220 minRoom For InnocenceBrock Turner and sexual assaultIn this episode, Tom and Chris cover the trial of Brock Turner, who was charged with sexual assault after being found on top of a half-naked unconscious woman in 2015. They discuss the key facts of the case that the jury needed to decide and also how a defense attorney can represent someone when they disagree morally and ethically with that person's actions. Resources:Wikipedia - People v. TurnerKnow My Name: A Memoir - Chanel MillerChanel Miller's victim impact statement on BuzzfeedRAINN.org - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network2022-05-2638 minRoom For InnocenceCurtis Reeves and Self-Defense... or Popcorn?This week, Tom and Chris discuss self-defense and the Justifiable Use of Deadly Force. On January 13, 2014, Curtis Reeves went to an afternoon showing of The Lone Survivor. Sitting in front of him, Chad Oulson was scrolling on his cell phone... during the previews. Within minutes, Chad was lying dead on the floor and Curtis, the shooter, was claiming self-defense. What happened? Did Curtis provoke this? Was Chad attacking Curtis? Was this all over a bag of popcorn? Sources and References:Court TV Podcast "Movie Popcorn Murder Trial"Surveillance video of...2022-05-1948 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #73: GreedfallThe wiki says this game was developed by spiders…
The Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button is back in control and it has selected an action role-playing game developed by Spiders for this episode! Okay, so it turns out that “Spiders” refers to a French game developer and not a group of arachnids that have achieved sentience and the capacity to program a video game. This is probably good news for our hosts, especially after all that time they spent killing virtual spiders a few episodes ago. Regardless of the game’s origin, Tom and Chris are admittedly i...2022-05-1925 minRoom For InnocenceThe Central Park Five and False ConfessionsIn this episode, Tom and Chris discuss false confessions. How did the police get five teenaged boys to confess to raping a female jogger in Central Park in 1989? How did a jury find them guilty when there was no corroborating evidence? And how did they eventually find themselves exonerated?Also, check out our fancy new mics. We're getting there! Show notes:When They See Us: NetflixThe Central Park Five: Ken BurnsDisclaimer:We are bound to make mistakes. This show is more about the philosophy of defense than understanding the granular details o...2022-05-121h 04
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #72: Cities: SkylinesSimCity may be gone, but that left a vacancy for a spiritual successor.
Once upon a time, a game called SimCity was synonymous with the sim game genre. Of course, that was before its final entry totally bombed, souring the brand recognition of a storied franchise. Seizing their opportunity, this power vacuum in the city sim space was filled by a certain city-building game developed by Colossal Order and published by Paradox Interactive. Will this 2015 title be able activate the nostalgia centers in the brains of our hosts? Is it divergent enough from the SimCity formula to...2022-05-1218 minRoom For InnocenceScott Peterson and Circumstantial EvidenceScott Peterson was imprisoned in 2004 for the murders of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner. The evidence in the case was entirely circumstantial, with no forensic evidence connecting Scott to Laci's death. How does a jury decide guilt in a case like this? In this episode, Tom and Chris discuss details of Laci's death, the defense strategy, and Tom’s obsession with Gone Girl. Music By @freebeats.io2022-05-051h 11
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #71: Battlefield Hardline: Ultimate EditionWe head to Miami to tackle a different kind of war... the one on crime.
Imagine our surprise to learn that the subject of this episode would be a Battlefield title that wasn't set during a world war. As their final contribution to the world of video games before receiving their marching orders from EA, Visceral Games developed and released this First Person Shooter all about being a cop and immersing yourself in one of those great TV crime dramas that your dad probably likes to watch. The question is whether or not that will translate into...2022-05-0522 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #70: Kill It With FireSpiders? Why’d it have to be spiders?
Generally speaking, we would not advocate killing critters of any kind, but there’s no pacifist playthrough for this first-person action game developed by tinyBuild. In fact, killing bugs is just a small piece of the utter mayhem that Tom and Chris were tasked with committing for their mandated hour with this title. Will these virtual spiders prove as difficult to catch as their real-world counterparts? More importantly, will the missions feel different enough to keep the gameplay interesting and our hosts itching for more when the hour is up...2022-04-2818 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #69: Art of RallySome say racing is an art form, this game seeks to prove it.
It’s been a little while since our hosts were last behind the wheel and the Xbox Gamepass “Surprise Me” Button is looking to correct that oversight. On this episode, our dynamic duo takes on the stylized racing sim developed by Funselektor Labs. With plenty of cars to choose from and even more stages to drive, it seems likely that Tom and Chris will each have a favorite combination that is unique to their playstyle. What will that look like for each of them and wh...2022-04-2121 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #68: Weird WestIt’s like Ultima or Fallout, except it’s a western with fantasy and horror elements.
Game requested by friend of the show WanderingDutch!
Apparently this game takes its name from a term used to describe the hybrid genres of fantasy Western, horror Western and sci-fi Western. To be honest, this whole concept is news to our hosts, but that won’t stop them from trying out this action role-playing game developed by WolfEye Studios. With bounty hunters at the forefront of the narrative and parallels to the classic Ultima series, we know that at least one of our hosts is alr...2022-04-1427 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #67: Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIThe final chapter of a trilogy that they never started.
When you let the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” Button randomly pick the games, you are bound to play some sequels. On this episode, the button ramps up the absurdity by making our hosts play the final game in the action role-playing game trilogy developed by Square Enix. Will Tom and Chris stand any chance of enjoying this game with two full games of lore missing from their collective consciousness? Will the gameplay mechanics be engaging enough to overcome this substantial handicap? The Fabula Nova Crystallis subseries has a devoted fanb...2022-04-0724 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #62: Resident Evil VII: BiohazardDid you know Resident Evil is called Biohazard in Japan? Now you do.
The “Surprise Me” button is back in control and clearly the first item on the agenda is to give Chris a heart attack. Developed and published by Capcom, this seventh numbered entry in the horror franchise is actually something like the twenty fourth in the series. How is that even possible? Well, the franchise has been around since 1996 and has had a number of spinoffs and remakes, but the important thing to note about this one specifically is that it is regarded as a retu...2022-03-0322 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #60: Super Lucky's TaleHe kind of looks like Miles “Tails” Prower, doesn’t he?
Lucky is a different fox with just one tail, well two if you count the “tale” for which this game is named. In either case, the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has selected the third person 3D platformer developed by Playful Studios as the focus of this episode, so our hosts are honor bound to play it for an hour and report back with their findings. They know that reaction to this title was mixed upon its release, but that was quite a long time ago. Will the...2022-02-1720 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #59: EMBRWe are done watching fires, now it’s time to fight them… for profit!
Is it possible that the “Surprise Me” button is learning? With the AI back in control of the game selection, our hosts have been tasked with fighting fires in this frantic first-person multiplayer title developed by Muse Games. Will Tom and Chris be able to work together to climb the ranks and become truly uber firefighters… or is it more likely that they get in each other’s way, resulting in even greater chaos? Once their hour of allocated game time is up, how likely a...2022-02-1020 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #58: FirewatchIs the objective to watch fires or to stop them?
On this episode, our hosts give the “Surprise Me” button a break and take on a random request from listeners like you! More specifically, they each spent an hour with the “alone in the woods” yet somehow “dialogue rich” adventure game developed by Campo Santo. Will the story-focused, single-player experience capture their hearts? Will the delivery of the plot via chose-your-own-adventure text and walkie-talkie voiceover be compelling enough to make the game stand apart from other entries in the genre? Tom and Chris have played the hour and now they...2022-02-0321 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #57: Lonely Mountains: DownhillIf there are multiple mountains, why are they lonely?
It appears that 2019 was a big year for downhill mountain biking video games. Our hosts previously reviewed Descenders and now the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has also selected this similar sounding 2019 game developed by Megagon Industries. With an isometric view and stylized visuals, will this game do enough differently to escape the surface comparison? Will the retro feel of this downhill game remind Tom and Chris of their days with games like SkiFree? Most importantly, will they want to keep playing this game once their mandated hour...2022-01-2719 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #56: Curse of the Dead GodsIf they are already dead, how are they cursing anyone?
The “Surprise Me” button is back in control and has quickly returned to tormenting Chris by picking another rougelike! This time our hosts take on the isometric dungeon crawler from Passtech Games, however, so perhaps the die-and-try-again elements will spice up the classic formula instead. Whatever their preconceived notions may have been, the rules state that Tom and Chris still have to spend an hour playing the game before making their final decision. Now that the time is up and the controllers have been put down, will they...2022-01-2023 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #53: The Procession to CalvaryThis game was not made by Terry Gilliam, but it sure does look like it was.
If you thought dating your weapons was out there, buckle up for this bizarre point and click adventure designed by Joe Richardson. The game puts you in the role of a knight looking to kill just one more person… but the war is over and it’s time for peace. Luckily, the big-bad perpetrator of the war has escaped, so it’s probably fine if you track him down and kill him. On your way, you will solve puzzles and enjoy classi...2021-12-3019 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #51: Hollow Knight: Voidheart EditionEmbrace your role as bug knight and vanquish other bugs, but only the bad ones… right?
That Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button sure seems to love these indie titles! On this episode, our hosts reflect on the hour they spent with the metroidvania action-adventure game developed and published by Team Cherry. This acclaimed game has seen a few revisions over the years and this particular release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in September of 2018 came with additional balancing, bug fixes, and a new menu style. Will any of that matter to two people who have never touche...2021-12-1622 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #50: Yakuza Kiwami 2Been spendin’ most our lives livin’ in a gangsta’s paradise… in Japan!
This is what happens when Sega takes the Dragon game engine and uses it to remake a PS2 title from 2006. The all-knowing internet claims that this is an action-adventure game, but it looks like our hosts may be of a different opinion on the matter. Adding to the intrigue, Chris has warned that cutscenes will probably play a major role in the hour the boys are allowed to experience. With time as the enemy, what will their actual playtime look like? The Xbox “Surprise Me” button...2021-12-0919 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #45: Farming Simulator 19After simulating goats, it was only natural to simulate the whole farm.
It's hard to know where this entry falls in the vast array of Farming Simulator titles that have been released since 2008. What is known is that they were all developed by Giants Software and their gameplay revolves around managing a farm. Will an utter lack of agricultural knowledge mean that our hosts are completely out of their depth or will the game show them the ropes? The longevity of this series implies that the gameplay must be compelling to millions of players, but will Tom...2021-10-2820 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #41: ForagerTraditionally you need to leave your home to forage, this game solves that.
With the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button at the wheel, every game selection is a surprise! For this episode, Tom and Chris have spent an hour with HopFrog’s hybrid idle adventure game. Like many other incremental games, this one is known for being both simple and grindy, so that is sure to shape their feelings about this distinctly indie title. Will our hosts enjoy the break from their daily lives or will this game feel too much like actual work? How will they r...2021-09-3023 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #22: Battle Chasers: NightwarWhat do you get when you combine acclaimed comic book artist Joe Madureira with a turn-based RPG?
For this episode, the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has landed on an interesting choice. Both Tom and Chris are certain to bring some amount of unconscious bias to their hour with this turn-based RPG developed by Airship Syndicate and published by THQ Nordic. Will they be able to look past their personal attachments and deliver a fair review? Will Chris finally get the Battle Chasers ending that he always wanted? Will Joe Mad's art steal the show? (Probably...2021-05-1322 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #21: Rage 2It's time for shootin' and lootin' in a post-apocalyptic world filled with punks and marauders...
If there's one thing we should all know by now, it's that the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button sure likes to make Tom and Chris experience the apocalypse. On this episode, the guys review their hour of play time with Rage 2, an action-packed first-person shooter developed by Avalanche Studios in conjunction with id Software. Will it matter that our hosts have never played the first game? Will they find a strange new calling and begin lives as virtual road warriors? Start...2021-05-0621 min
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)1H1D #20: Dungeon of the Endless"Dungeon" sounds promising, "Endless" not so much, especially when we only have an hour on the clock.
For this episode, Tom and Chris found an hour to join up and tackle this random selection from Xbox Game Pass together. How will the two of them feel about this roguelike tower defense game developed by Amplitude Studios? Will the bias of playing cooperatively taint their review? Will help from random strangers boost or hinder their desire to keep playing once the hour is up? There's only one way to find out!
What do you think? Let...2021-04-2917 min