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The Long and Short of It
From 90s mascots to modern masterpieces, we dig through the Top 100 games lists one title at a time. Two friends, plenty of debate, and one big question: does this game really deserve its spot?
Episodes
The Long and Short of ItNieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…
Join us this week for a pretty big RPG with a lot of layers - NieR Replicant. Originally a game from the PS3 - it was remastered in 2021 with a few added…
The Long and Short of ItThomas Was Alone
A quaint little indie title for you this week with Mike Bithell's 'Thomas Was Alone' Originally released in 2012 in the indie game surge of the early 2010's -…
The Long and Short of ItAlpha Protocol
This week join us for Alpha Protocol - in 3 years, we have not disagreed on a game as much as we did on this one. What's the issue, find out whilst we talk…
The Long and Short of ItStar Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
We're back! It's been a few weeks, but we return with a new project & have to ask the question "Is the Force with this game?" To kick off our new format, we…
The Long and Short of ItElden Ring
After 3.5 years, we come to the end (kind of) of the MetaCritic Top 100. We close this chapter with 'Elden Ring', maybe the hardest game we have covered so…
The Long and Short of ItThe House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of the Revenants
A bit of a different one for you this week. We are discussing a visual novel, with a lot of dark and interesting themes. The House in Fata Morgana is one of…
The Long and Short of ItThe Best of The Best
Welcome back, where this week we discuss the best game from each genre of all the games we have discussed so far. Yes, we discuss the Top 100 games, but which…
The Long and Short of ItThe Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
It's here. After 3.5 years, we are pretty much ALMOST done with the original Top 100. Join us, for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild
The Long and Short of ItTetris Effect: Connected
Tetris Effect: Connected! Back to the past with this one but with a modern twist. Finally a nod to one of the greatest games of all time - but is this modern…
The Long and Short of ItPersona 4 Golden
Another Persona game! This week, we cover the popular JRPG Persona 4 Golden. With such high praise after we completed Persona 5 Royal, will this game live up…
The Long and Short of ItRanking The Second 50(ish) Games
Well, here we are again. Time for another tier episode! This week we will be ranking games 51-98 from our list, which is a mammoth task, so we hope you enjoy…
The Long and Short of ItOri & the Will of the Wisps
Welcome back, this week we are discussing the very pretty Ori & the Will of the Wisps. Being a recent entry into the Top 100, we discuss this games look, feel…
The Long and Short of ItDwarf Fortress
We're going under ground this week with a very unique game on the list - 'Dwarf Fortress'. Is this game too unique to deserve it's place in the Top 100, or has…
The Long and Short of ItDisco Elysium - The Final Cut
Welcome back, this week we discuss the huge 'Disco Elysium'. Classed as one of the best games in recent years, does it deserve its new found place in the Top…
The Long and Short of ItThe Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
"This is a story about a man named Stanley.." Join us this week to discuss the very odd 'Stanley Parable'. A rare jokey game featuring on the list, but is the…
The Long and Short of ItThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
After a very long wait, we get to Geralt. Join us this week to discuss The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.. Is this RPG Heaven, or overrated rubbish?
The Long and Short of ItSuper Mario Odyssey
Our final foray into Mario! Join us this week for Super Mario Odyssey, the latest Mario game from Nintendo. Is this game world apart from competition, or does…
The Long and Short of ItNFL 2K1 & NCAA Football: 2004
Well, don't we spoil you!? 2 Sports Games today, covering NFL 2k1 & NCAA Football 2004. Check in with us to see where these American Football games fit with…
The Long and Short of ItSplinter Cell: Chaos Theory
Back, courtesy of Tom Clancy. Join us this week for the third outing in the Splinter Cell series - Chaos Theory. Arguably the best in the series, where does it…
The Long and Short of ItDivinity Original Sin 2
Happy (late) Valentines! This week we discuss Divinity: Original Sin 2 as well as the question of love within video games. Does this CRPG deserve its place in…
The Long and Short of ItBioShock Infinite
Welcome back to the world of BioShock and our first steps into Columbia. Does this game stand out amongst its older brothers, or are the themes and messages a…
The Long and Short of ItStreet Fighter IV
Welcome back to the Top 100's second inclusion of a Street Fighter game. This week we go onto the fourth entry into the series. Where does it improve from…
The Long and Short of ItGears Of War
An Xbox flagship, almost as big as Halo, but does Gears of War still stand up to the competition after close to 20 years? Editors note - Gears of War was…
The Long and Short of ItSuper Mario Advanced 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
Happy New Year! Join us this week for a discussion on Mario 3 & it's impact on the Mario series as well as the Gaming Industry as a whole. Does this classic…
The Long and Short of ItMarvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Happy Holidays for 2022! As is the tradition we bring you a Christmas(ish) game to celebrate the Christmas period & this year we focus on the 2020 release of…
The Long and Short of ItUncharted 2: Among Thieves
Finally, we are getting to Uncharted! It's been a long time coming but this week we cover the Naughty Dog classic, Uncharted 2. Does this one stand up against…
The Long and Short of ItThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
We're back! This week we meet to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. After some big entries from the series, where does this one weigh up next to…
The Long and Short of ItCivilization 4
Welcome back to Civilization, where this week we focus on the 4th entry into the series. How far has it come since 2 and does it stand the test of time?
The Long and Short of ItSilent Hill 2
Better late than never! A week later than planned for our Halloween special, join us on a trip through Silent Hill 2. One of the most highly regarded horror…
The Long and Short of ItGrand Theft Auto V
Here we are, the final GTA game in the Top 100 List. Today we cover the huge 'Grand Theft Auto 5', released almost 10 years ago. Has it stood up to the test of…
The Long and Short of ItGod Of War (2018)
"Do not be sorry, be better.." 'God of War' (2018) is the focus this week and our conversation on the comparisons to the other games in the series. Is this…
The Long and Short of ItHalf Life 2: Episode 2 & Team Fortress 2 (The Orange Box)
Our final instalment of The Orange Box! This week, we cover Half Life 2: Episode 2 & Team Fortress 2. Do these games complete The Orange Box, & does it deserve…
The Long and Short of ItSuper Smash Bros. Brawl
This week we tap into some chaos with an entry from the massive series 'Super Smash Bros.' focussing on 'Brawl'. Was this one as good as 'Melee', or maybe even…
The Long and Short of ItDiablo
Arguably the game that lead to the popularisation of ARPG's. This week we play 'Diablo'. Originally released in 1997, this series is within the top tiers of…
The Long and Short of ItMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
After almost 3 years, our final Metal Gear Solid game in The Top 100 list.. "Kept you waiting, huh?" join us as we discuss the very divisive 'Metal Gear Solid…
The Long and Short of ItSoulCalibur
Think back to the other fighting games we have played for this list, none of them had weapons did they? Join us today for a game from within the TOP 5 OF ALL…
The Long and Short of ItSuper Mario Galaxy 2
Stratospheric success, or stuck down on earth? Join us this week on our discussion of Super Mario Galaxy 2! The second Galaxy game in the top 100 list, does it…
The Long and Short of ItBaldurs Gate 2: Shadows of Amn
For all you D&D fans in our audience - we have one for you this week! Join us as we discuss Baldurs Gate 2. A game worth rolling the dice for?
The Long and Short of ItGran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Welcome back to Gran Turismo, where we are exploring the 3rd game in the series 'Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec'. With this being the 3rd GT game on the list - we…
The Long and Short of ItPortal 2
"So, how are you holding up? Because I'm a potato" Join us this week for our discussion on the 2011 hit 'Portal 2'. Does this Valve game live up to the shadows…
The Long and Short of ItGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas
"After 5 years on the East cost, it's time to go home.." This week it is the turn of San Andreas in the spotlight. Does this 2004 classic deserve it's very…
The Long and Short of ItMetroid Prime
It's Nintendo time! This week we go back to 2002 to play 'Metroid Prime'. In at no-12 on the Top 100, does it still hold up, or has it passed it's prime...? 👀
The Long and Short of ItChrono Cross
Got time for a new episode? This week we are talking about the massive 'Chrono Cross' and where we feel it stands against other RPG's of the time. Does it…
The Long and Short of ItTony Hawk's Pro Skater: 4
Back with The Birdman - this week we play 'Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4', which is the last of the THPS games on The Top 100 List. What makes this one so special…
The Long and Short of ItVirtua Fighter 4
Back to The Arcade.. This week we discuss one of the classic Arcade Fighter games - 'Virtua Fighter 4' Compared to games like 'Tekken' & 'Street Fighter' how…
The Long and Short of ItThe Legend of Zelda: The WindWaker
We're back to Zelda! It's been a while since Majoras Mask, so this week we look at the sequel 'The Legend of Zelda: The WindWaker'. This game proved…
The Long and Short of ItCompany of Heroes
So, this is the first and only World War 2 game featured in the top 100 list. What puts this game far above the rest, as there is a lot of stiff competition…
The Long and Short of ItCivilization 2
Well then, here's an old boy for you - today we discuss the 1996 game 'Civilization2' for PC. Besides the silly American spelling of this title, what other…
The Long and Short of ItThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Did you ever take an arrow to the knee? Well, you might enjoy this week's episode on Skyrim. This is the second Elder Scrolls game on the top 100 list, but how…
The Long and Short of ItGod Of War 2
Well, here we are again, back in Olympus for 'God of War 2' joining the angriest man in Ancient Greece. We ask ourselves if this game improves on its…
The Long and Short of ItJet Grind Radio
Ready for a bit of a unique one? This week we go back 22 years to look at 'Jet Grind Radio'. This is one of the quirkier games on the list, but is the…
The Long and Short of ItUnreal Tournament 2004
And we are back! Heading back to 2004 again for a big Arena FPS, Unreal Tournament 2004. This was a huge deal at the time and is still played to this very day…
The Long and Short of ItMadden NFL 2002, 2003 & 2004
Want to hear two gamers talk about NFL games from the 2000's? Madden 02,03 & 04 on the Top 100 List, but why...? You know what to do...
The Long and Short of ItPerfect Dark
Cast your mind back to the year 2000. The spiritual successor to Goldeneye was released by absolute giants in the industry 'Rare'. At no-11 in the list, is…
The Long and Short of ItNinja Gaiden Black
Cast your mind back to 2005. Remember when games were truly difficult and all you had to get through was a physical guide and playground talk? Well, that is…
The Long and Short of ItStreet Fighter Alpha 3
Back at it again with the arcade fighters! Join us for a discussion on 'Street Fighter Alpha 3'. It's a pretty iconic game and series, so does it deserve to be…
The Long and Short of ItHalf-Life 2: Episode 1 (The Orange Box)
Well then, more Half-Life is it!? This week, we discuss Half-Life 2: Episode 1, as part of The Orange Box Collection from Valve. With the game before it being…
The Long and Short of ItSuper Mario: 3D World
Happy New Year! We thought we'd start 2022 off with a bang. Join us this week for our deep dive on 'Super Mario 3D World' from 2013. Does this game still hold…
The Long and Short of ItGame Of The Year Awards
It's nearly 2022! We thought we'd put a special episode together for our Game of The Year, but with a twist. Join us as we dish out awards for the games we…
The Long and Short of ItBully (Canis Canem Edit)
It's Christmas time again and it's time for our 2021 Christmas Special. Not in the Top 100 list, but this year we are focussing on Bully (Canis Canem Edit) for…