Resonance: Galleon Galaxy

Being the spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie and sporting the talents of the very same composer, Grant Kirkhope, it’s no wonder the soundtrack of Yooka-Laylee is so darn nostalgic.  Yooka-Laylee proved that it’s possible to feel nostalgia for a game within seconds of starting it.  From the similar personalities of the game’s titular buddy duo to…

YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #196

Up this week: Outer Wilds – we’re off to solve a time-looped mystery that’s as big as a solar system (and takes place in one, too) in this amazing and award-winning game! Undertale – join in as we play through this beloved RPG to answer the question: can we find our way out of the…

Cheeky Charlatans: Laylee

If you’re a lifelong fan of Banjo-Kazooie like we all are here at Virtual Bastion, then odds are you’ll also be familiar with its spiritual successor, Yooka-Laylee.  The most important and most notable feature is the titular buddy duo, Yooka and Laylee, who serve as the replacements for Banjo and Kazooie, respectively.  While a chameleon…

YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #195

Up this week: Undertale – join in as we play through this beloved RPG to answer the question: can we find our way out of the Underground while taking the “pacifist” route? Yooka-Laylee – can Yooka and Laylee recover the last pages of the magical “One Book?” Let’s play and find out! Nostalgic Notions –…

YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #194

Up this week: Undertale – join in as we play through this beloved RPG to answer the question: can we find our way out of the Underground while taking the “pacifist” route? Yooka-Laylee – can Yooka and Laylee recover the last pages of the magical “One Book?” Let’s play and find out! Nostalgic Notions –…

Revisiting Yooka-Laylee Four Years Later

Years ago, I wrote a review for the original Yooka-Laylee, which I had played shortly after its release. Looking back, I’m surprised at how kind I was because…my true opinion of the game was a lot harsher than what was seen in that review. I think I felt bad complaining about the game too much…

YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #193

Up this week: Undertale – join in as we play through this beloved RPG to answer the question: can we find our way out of the Underground while taking the “pacifist” route? Celeste – what is Celeste Mountain? And why is a girl named Madeline climbing it? Watch and find out as we play Celeste!…

YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #192

Up this week: Celeste (PS4, 2018) – what is Celeste Mountain? And why is a girl named Madeline climbing it? Watch and find out as we play Celeste! Yooka-Laylee (PS4, 2017) – can Yooka and Laylee recover the last pages of the magical “One Book?” Let’s play and find out! Nostalgic Notions (multiple consoles) –…

YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #191

Up this week: Celeste (PS4, 2018) – what is Celeste Mountain? And why is a girl named Madeline climbing it? Watch and find out as we play Celeste! Yooka-Laylee (PS4, 2017) – can Yooka and Laylee recover the last pages of the magical “One Book?” Let’s play and find out! Nostalgic Notions (multiple consoles) –…

YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #190

Up this week: Celeste (PS4, 2018) – what is Celeste Mountain? And why is a girl named Madeline climbing it? Watch and find out as we play Celeste! Yooka-Laylee (PS4, 2017) – can Yooka and Laylee recover the last pages of the magical “One Book?” Let’s play and find out! The Last Campfire (PS4, 2020)…