Thus begins the final throes of the Superbrothers’ saga. Enjoy the show and relax to the smooth sounds of Jim Guthrie as we travel along the lonely path of our reluctant hero.
Raven Poplar
Early Childhood Educator and video game journalist. First console game: California Games for Atari 2600. First PC game: Commander Keen on my IBM 286. I suppose I'm old!
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP – Silent Commentary, Episode 3a
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Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP – The Silent Commentary, Episode 2
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Raven Plays Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP – The Silent Commentary, Episode 1
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