Stranded in space, the crew of the Tulpar is struggling to survive, as a threat even greater than starvation looms above them.
Mouthwashing, developed by Wrong Organ and published by CRITICAL REFLEX, is a psychological horror game following the actions of the Tulpar’s crew as they work together to survive a catastrophic crash in the middle of outer space. Tensions rise as food and supplies run low. You play as Jimmy, the acting captain, as he grapples with how to take responsibility for his crew during this trying situation. As the story proceeds, players will discover there’s something even darker in this story than the empty void of space.
In Episode 42 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily are joined by Dave Jackson, host of the Tales from the Backlog podcast! The three discuss the harrowing story and iconic characters of Mouthwashing. They share their takeaways from the plot and game’s message, as well as their hopes for the impact this game might have on players.
Episode Timecodes
- Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:01:30
- Meet our Guest – Dave Jackson ✦ 00:10:20
- Mouthwashing Discussion ✦ 00:25:50
- Mouthwashing Spoilers ✦ 01:07:40
- Game Ratings ✦ 02:23:30
- One Small Thing ✦ 02:31:05
- Next Episode’s Announcement ✦ 02:39:55
Meet our Guest
Dave (he/him)
@tftblpod.bsky.social
Dave Jackson hosts the Tales from the Backlog podcast, where he gives deep dive game reviews alongside a guest each week. He also creates gaming content for YouTube and Twitch, and writes game reviews for the Tales from the Backlog website.
Check out Dave’s content and podcasts on the following platforms:
Tales from the Backlog Podcast | Bluesky | Patreon
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No Small Games is an indie game recap and review podcast brought to you by hosts Kate and Emily! They became friends while streaming on Twitch and bonded over their love of indie video games. In each episode of No Small Games, the two will discuss an indie game they both played independently. They’ll compare their experiences: the good, the bad, their most memorable moments of their playthroughs.
In this installment, you’ll hear their game review of Mouthwashing, along with our guest, Dave Jackson of the Tales from the Backlog Podcast.
Learn more about the podcast and its hosts on the About page.