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Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thanks Tony!

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The Tony ™ @tonysadowski.bsky.social · Aug 12

A well-written story about disability in a for-profit healthcare corporate hellscape. Fighting back against oppressive systems built to beat you down and keep you there, with a bright, phony smile. Fun, challenging rope-swinging platforming. Taria & Como by @kiphendersonart.bsky.social is excellent!

Gameplay GIF of "Taria & Como" for the Playdate handheld console.

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Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Aug 8

congrats on the pizza

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Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thanks for sticking with it!

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O3C Games @o3cgames.bsky.social · Aug 5

Taria & Como received a little patch that encompassed some of our podcast feedback, and it's better now!

Full episode at o3c.games, YouTube, or from your podcast app of choice!

#playdate #podcast #videogames #handheld #crank #taria&como #kiphenderson

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Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Aug 1

Deep dive into the score for Taria & Como: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7qu...

Scoring the video game, “Taria and Como”!

YouTube video by Jesse Haugen

www.youtube.com

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Christ! A Skelemrgan! @antichrista.bsky.social · Jul 31

This is such a good episode.
(I'm allowed to say that, even though I made it, because it's mostly @kiphendersonart.bsky.social and Jesse Haugen being thoughtful and awesome, and I don't even say much!)

Also: it's the final ✨official✨episode for Season Two of the Playdate Podcast! 🥲

Playdate @play.date · Jul 31

NEW on the Playdate Podcast: can a puzzle platformer with a unique mechanic, a resilient protagonist, and a gorgeous soundtrack empower you to be a force for good in the world? Kip Henderson and Jesse Haugen tell the story of Taria and Como!

podcast.play.date/episodes/s02e16/

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Skybrush Threepwood @skybrush.bsky.social · Jul 26

Now really enjoying Taria and Como, the other Season 2 game this week. The platforming is fun, but the writing is almost too good at mimicking the corporate awfulness it's satirizing. I'm getting deeply frustrated on behalf of the characters in it.

Skybrush Threepwood @skybrush.bsky.social · Jul 26

Favorite Playdate games so far (in no particular order):

* Mars After Midnight
* Casual Birder
* Demon Quest 85
* Fulcrum Defender
* Otto's Galactic Groove
* Black Hole Havoc

I'm running season 1 and 2 concurrently (and MAM is a catalog game)

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Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Jul 27

no but really im glad you're frustrated haha

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Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Jul 27

Thanks for your review of our game! We deeply appreciate your comments. Here at Popseed Studio, we take all customer feedback into consideration! Remember, your voice matters!

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Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Jul 26

FD lore drop????

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Playdate @play.date · Jul 21

Guess what—you can buy these two amazing Season Two games individually:

💪 Taria & Como: play.date/games/taria-...
⭕️ Fulcrum Defender: play.date/games/fulcru...

AVAILABLE NOW: Taria & Como + Fulcrum Defender, available individually, or as part of season two. play.date/games

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Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Jul 24

professionalmoron.com/2025/07/20/t...

Taria & Como: Brilliant Playdate Puzzle-Platformer With Spirit 💗

The Playdate handheld continues to throw up surprises and the arrival of Taria & Como in July 2025 is yet another. This is one of the most ambitious games on the system. A striking physics-base…

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Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Jul 21

yep! I think I bought a brush pack years ago? and then have been fine-tuning the brushes ever since. It's called "GP PixelArt" in my brush folder but I can't remember where I bought it or if it was free. A lot of the pixel work is masking out dither patterns I've already made.

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Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Jul 17

Taria & Como now available to buy on Playdate Catalog, OR as part of Season 2! Here's a timelapse of some of the artwork to celebrate 🎈 #playdate #timelapse

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O3C Games @o3cgames.bsky.social · Jul 15

Taria & Como is an incredibly ambitious grapple hook platformer that tackles BIG themes of disability in the relentless world of capitalism.

Full episode at o3c.games, YouTube, or via your podcast app of choice.

#playdate #panic #yellow #crank #taria&como #bioniccommando #narrative #disability

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O3C Games @o3cgames.bsky.social · Jul 15

Taria & Como is a game that looks at privatised healthcare in 2025 and says, boldly, this isn't good enough.

Full episode at o3c.games, YouTube, or via your podcast app of choice.

#playdate #panic #yellow #crank #taria&como #healthcare #narrative #disability

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utkablooger.bsky.social @utkablooger.bsky.social · Jul 15

Taria, Black Holes & Como and Black Hole Havoc

Playdate is a unique handheld gaming device known for its small size, retro feel, and crank-based controls. Playdate Season 2 is here, along with the latest round of weekly game releases. This season features two standout titles: Taria & Como and…

Taria, Black Holes & Como and Black Hole Havoc

Playdate is a unique handheld gaming device known for its small size, retro feel, and crank-based controls. Playdate Season 2 is here, along with the latest round of weekly game releases. This season features two standout titles: Taria & Como and Black Hole Havoc. Both of these games have taken the charm of Playdate even further. Season 2 clearly shows that Playdate is not just a novelty but a serious gaming platform.

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TheGameLlama @thegamellama.bsky.social · Jul 15

I wrote about Season Two finale Taria & Como, which deals with disabilities and the modern healthcare system in a way that is NOT subtle and should not be. www.playdateunofficial.com/the-games/taria-amp-como

Taria & Como — Playdate: The Unofficial Website

Thoughtful, inspired Season Two finale

www.playdateunofficial.com

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Joakim @iaoth.bsky.social · Jul 14

Season 2 of @play.date games is worth it just for Taria & Como. It's great, the physics gameplay feels really satisfying and the story has me hooked. A+!

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ovaryactive.bsky.social @ovaryactive.bsky.social · Jul 13

Taria & Como on the Playdate is an amazing game. A fun platformer with a great story that deserves to be on other systems too.

Absolutely killing my fingers getting collectibles now.

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Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Jul 12

www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/11/t...

Taria & Como Is a Puzzle-Platformer With Tons of Heart

HPP's final Playdate Season 2 preview is Taria & Como. A stunning puzzle platformer with unique mechanics that's testament to the strength of the human spirit.

www.heypoorplayer.com

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Fsyco @fsyco.bsky.social · Jul 11

Taria & Como - Oh my god this is *so* good?? Its a really cool 2d platformer about a girl with a robot trying to rescue her sister from an evil corporation. Touches a lot on disability rights, how capitalism fucks up healthcare. Also has a fun swinging mechanic and very good art!!

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O3C Games @o3cgames.bsky.social · Jul 10

What a season. It's been emotional, gang! Joining us this week to talk Playdate is handheld aficionado and host of Podcast Advance, Jeremy Harvey!

Taria & Como
Black Hole Havoc

Available from o3c.games, YouTube, or from wherever you get your podcasts!

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Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Jul 11

loved hearing your thoughts! hopefully the update helps Jonathan enjoy T&C. I felt like I learned a lot on what to prioritize just listening to you all rank the games!

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