Episode 16: Taria & Como

• 44 minutes

Can a puzzle platformer with a unique mechanic, a resilient protagonist, and a gorgeous synth and cello soundtrack empower you to be a force for good in the world? Creator Kip Henderson thinks so, recounting the story of the game’s development, and how the idea for Taria and Como evolved over the years, and tossing a slipper into the air led to the game’s fun and challenging grapple mechanic! Plus, composer Jesse Haugen joins us to talk about why he had to rethink his original soundtrack due to Playdate’s specific audio quirks.

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A sketch of two characters in a notebook. On the left is a taller Black woman with an afro; she has a prosthetic leg. On the right is a smaller Black girl, with a poofy ponytail. Notes read "She forgets every two hours? Migraines?" and "This is a story about honor, dignity, and standing up for what you believe in, no matter what."
The first sketch of Taria and Como
An animated GIF of grapple and swing mechanics in Taria and Como
Use your grapple to attach, then swing yourself from place to place!
An animated GIF from Taria and Como, showing some mysterious creatures, and Taria interacting with the healthbot Dr. Prixie
Dr. Prixie is less than helpful.
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