On this week’s Random Encounter, we’re diving into a chunk of DLC that redeems one in every of gaming’s largest disappointments, a Souls-like that can’t inform a lie, and a basic celebrating its thirtieth anniversary.

First, Aleks guides us via the shadowy world of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Does this DLC redeem 2020’s Cyberpunk 2077, or does it miss the mark? Following that, Noah takes us into the steampunk-inspired, puppet-filled realm of Lies of P. Does it distinguish itself within the crowded Souls-like style, or does it should be swallowed by a whale (or shark, relying on which model of Pinocchio you’re acquainted with)?

To spherical out the episode, it’s the thirtieth anniversary of the basic Squaresoft motion RPG, Secret of Mana. Does it nonetheless maintain its personal in right now’s gaming panorama? As we’ve lately realized, no matter your reply, it’s certain to inflame opinions on-line!

That includes: Jono Logan, Aleks Franiczek, and Noah Leiter; Edited by Jono Logan

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