546: The Making of The Suffering: Horror, Morality and Games That Remember

Veteran game designer Richard Rouse III joins us to revisit his journey from Bungie’s early Macintosh games to Centipede 3D and The Suffering. He reveals how the horror classic found its prison setting, blended action with psychological storytelling, and remembered players’ moral choices, plus the stories behind its lost sequel and unmade movie.
Contents:
– The Week’s Retro News Stories
– Richard Rouse III Interview
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Show notes
Alien Breed 35th Anniversary: lnk.ua/95kg65oJq
Golden Axe TV Trailer: youtu.be/sStbBtfGaLA
Car Park Capital Arrives: lnk.ua/4ctQBSKZh
Mr. Nutz Gets Physical Reissue: lnk.ua/GnfzOfOeK
Transformers-Style Fighting Game: lnk.ua/dDrswhf0C

546: The Making of The Suffering: Horror, Morality and Games That Remember – The Retro Hour EP546