The Safe Room

Abnormal Mapping
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The Safe Room is a monthly survival horror game club podcast. Join hosts Grace (@grace_machine) and Rose (@BluestRose430) as we delve into the history of the survival horror genre, from popular classics to obscure gems. We’re going in deep, so break out your classic controllers and load up your emulators. If you can brave haunted mansions and obtuse puzzles, we’ll see you in The Safe Room!

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 42: Flower, Sun, and Rain

    In the midst of a fierce winter storm, we hop on the first available flight to Lospass Island and explore Suda51’s infamous surrealist adventure game “Flower, Sun, and Rain”. We talk about the game’s uniquely mundane structure, examine the ways it borrows from Twin Peaks and David Lynch, and recollect the game’s funniest and most memorable moments.

  2. FEB 2

    Bonus Episode: Return to Silent Hill

    Grace and Rose have returned to Silent Hill, this time summoned by Christophe Gans’ adaptation of Silent Hill 2. What awaits them on the other side of the fog?

  3. 12/29/2025

    Episode 41: Slay the Princess

    Grace and Rose dig into Slay the Princess and discuss its many routes, surprises, and ruminations on narrative storytelling. We also talk about the game’s tone and often grating dialogue between personalities. Lastly, we contemplate perhaps the most important question of all: Why doesn’t anyone talk about how horny this game is?

  4. 12/08/2025

    Episode 40: Silly Polly Beast

    On this episode of The Safe Room, we tackle the new indie horror action game Silly Polly Beast. We praise the game’s art style and presentation, analyze its kinetic and tense combat, and discuss what constitutes a “Story-driven” video game. Lastly, we react to the Return to Silent Hill trailer and contemplate the death of art.

  5. 11/10/2025

    Episode 39: Silent Hill f

    Rose and Grace discuss the first (good) Silent Hill game since SH4! We talk over its deeply felt depiction of growing up, its introduction of real ensemble dynamics to the franchise, and its exhausting, repetitive, and thrilling combat.

  6. 09/30/2025

    Episode 38: Dead Space 2

    We are back with Dead Space 2! Grace and Rose talk the 2011 sequel’s action focus, its silly attempts at exploring survivors guilt, and edgy marking campaigns.

  7. 09/08/2025

    Episode 37: Sweet Home

    Rose and Grace enter the very heart of survival horror in Sweet Home. We talk over the genre's (now mostly-absent) RPG roots, the game's campy and self-aware charm, and its systemic adaptation of the source material.

  8. 08/03/2025

    Episode 36: Parasite Eve (feat. Dovewhether)

    We are joined by Dovewhether cohost AP to talk the sci-fi thriller Parasite Eve! We talk over the thrills and foibles of its retro vibes, how protagonist Arya Brea fits into 90s “strong female protagonists” and its weirdo action RPG combat. Listen to dovewhether: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dovewhether/id1716976125 Follow Dovewhether on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dovewhether.bsky.social Listen to Grace on Dovewhether talking about Hunter x Hunter https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serving-hunter-x-hunter-feat-grace-benfell/id1716976125?i=1000685179969

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The Safe Room is a monthly survival horror game club podcast. Join hosts Grace (@grace_machine) and Rose (@BluestRose430) as we delve into the history of the survival horror genre, from popular classics to obscure gems. We’re going in deep, so break out your classic controllers and load up your emulators. If you can brave haunted mansions and obtuse puzzles, we’ll see you in The Safe Room!

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  • Creator
    Abnormal Mapping
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Safe Room

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