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.

Show Notes

• Taria and Como


• Kip Henderson


• Jesse Haugen


• JuVee Productions


• César Dominguez Garcia


• Taria & Como OST


• East of West


• Twine


• The Lego Movie


• Daredevil (2003)


• Finding Nemo


• Kip’s Darth Vader comic commission


• Kip’s art BTS video


• Spiderman Video Game


• Procreate


• Gimp


• Zach King


• Roland Juno 60 Synth


• Arisa Sudangnoi on Bluesky


• Sweet Baby Inc.


• Portal


• Episode page


• Episode transcript