205: Chants of Sennaar

About this episode

The episode discusses the game Chants of Sennaar, focusing on its language learning mechanics and overall design.

We learn new languages in Chants of Sennaar. Developer: Rundisc | Publisher: Focus Entertainment | Initial Release: September 5, 2023 PLAYERS: * Jacob McCourt ( Bluesky ) * Travis Colenutt ( Bluesky ) * Alex Martin SPECIAL GUEST: * Jessica Fantauzzo SHOW NOTES: * 0:00 - Intro * 1:50 - Fast Pitch * 3:20 - How Did We Play? * 5:20 - Describing Chants of Sennaar * 7:25 - Levels and Languages * 16:20 - The Second Level * 19:25 - The Book * 25:10 - The Gardens * 30:20 - Monster * 32:45 - Spoiler Wall * 33:00 - Exile * 37:30 - The Key to Exile * 44:40 - Rosetta Stone * 47:45 - Feelin' Smart * 51:30 - Playtime * 53:30 - Overall Impressions * 1:01:50 - More Games Like This * 1:05:10 - Outro BLUESKY: leftbehindgameclub.bsky.social DISCORD: The Left Behind Game Club is a monthly game club podcast that focuses on positivity and community. To talk to members of the community, join our Discord server !

People in this episode

Hosts: Jacob McCourt, Travis Colenutt, Alex Martin

Guest: Jessica Fantauzzo

Topics covered

• language learning
• game mechanics
• game design
• level exploration
• community discussion

Keywords

• Chants of Sennaar
• language
• gameplay
• Rundisc
• Focus Entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rundisc, Focus Entertainment

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