342 - Adventure Islands!

On this week's Random Encounter, we're talking about two new games that both take place on very different islands! First, Bob is here to chat about the standalone sequel to 2023's Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo , Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse . This visual novel brilliantly mixes real-world history with folklore to create a compelling tale with a tinge of 80s nostalgia (and a CRT filter throughout)! Did Bob enjoy it as much as he enjoyed the original? Next, Ben is here to talk about a new indie 2D Zelda-like, Under the Island . This adorable game pulls a lot from A Link to the Past and Link's Awakening while doing its own thing with a modern island setting and a hockey stick as your primary weapon (this Canadian approves). Does Ben feel like it lived up to its inspirations, or does it fall a bit short? Finally, Jono beat Hollow Knight: Silksong , which we don't cover, but it is Silksong and he REALLY wanted to talk about it, so… Featuring: Jono Logan, Ben Love, and Jerry Williams; Edited by Jono Logan Get in Touch: RPGFan.com RPGFan Shop Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancom Bluesky: @rpgfan.bsky.social Instagram: @rpgfancom Threads: @rpgfancom Facebook: rpgfancom Twitch: rpgfancom This Episode's Related Links: Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse Review Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo Review Under the Island Review

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This episode was published on Mar 2, 2026.

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