62. Special: The trial of Kharzoid

This month, we welcome Pascal Belisle, the mastermind behind The Trial of Kharzoid for the NES! Join Andy and Diego as they chat with Pascal about his journey from musician to indie developer, his love for classic consoles, and the joy (and torment) of coding for the NES. We break down his unique “Arkanoidvania” take—where brick-breaking meets Metroidvania-style exploration—and dive into the gothic, Eerie-infused world of Kharzoid. Along the way, we swap stories of childhood consoles, the magic of limitations in retro game design, and why Pascal sometimes curses his own power-downs. Grab a poutine (or some maple syrup) and tune in!