Saros is More Bullet Heaven Than Bullet Hell

About this episode

The episode discusses the game Saros and its relation to bullet-dodging action games, along with other media the hosts are currently enjoying.

Saros is the continuation of decades of bullet-dodging action games from Housemarque. But it has most in common with the team’s previous game, Returnal. Is this game welcoming enough to bring newcomers into the pseudo-series? We find out! Plus, a humongous collection of other stuff we’re playing and watching, including a Korean reality TV series that pits different types of spirit mediums against one another! Look, we’re just as surprised, confused, and delighted as you are.

People in this episode

Hosts: Russ Frushtick, Chris Plante, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy

Topics covered

• video games
• bullet-dodging action
• game reviews
• newcomers in gaming
• reality TV

Keywords

• Saros
• bullet heaven
• bullet hell
• Housemarque
• Returnal
• gaming
• reality TV
• spirit mediums

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Housemarque

Books & works: Returnal, Saros, Korean reality TV series

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