I talk about the joy of fighting in time with the music, the absolute chaos of its arenas, Paz being the coolest talking skull around, some genuinely brilliant boss design and why playing as The Unknown feels more like performing a metal set than simply playing a rhythm game.

There are lady bosses, hellish realms, increasingly ridiculous weapons, a soundtrack packed with voices from the metal world and more than a few moments where I completely lost track of what was happening on screen.

Plus, I look at the accessibility of its visual design, the moments that frustrated me and why - despite occasionally getting absolutely battered - I kept wanting one more encore.

Heavy music. Gaming. Accessibility. Absolute chaos!

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Contains strong language.

Finding yourself through Pure Ecstasy

In this episiode I read my latest Riff & Respawn feature on Beartooth's The Surface era, identity, repression, freedom and the journey behind the music.

A look at the weight carried in the lyrics, the influence of Jordan Fish and what happens when an artist finally stops hiding parts of themselves.

Read the original piece at riffandrespawn.com

Contact: Cari@RiffandRespawn.com

I'm Cari and this is the start of a podcast about musicians, creators, gaming, accessibility, alternative culture and the weirdly perfect overlap between all of them.

Expect interviews, accessible audio versions of written features, old game nostalgia, heavy music, questionable opinions and probably a few boss fights along the way.

Press start. Turn it up.