Epilogue Gaming: Video Games as Art, Literature and a Storytelling Medium
It’s Ben’s recommendation that you listen to his favorite original soundtrack of the year while reading. One of the questions I get asked most is “what game should I play next?” It’s a good,...
Life is short. Let’s play some games.
SSX Tricky is one of the most memorable sports titles from the PS2 era, nailing everything. Here’s why it deserves a remake.
From games like Life is Strange: True Colors, Chicory, and NieR Replicant, here are Flora Eloise’s picks for 2021’s Games of the Year.
Miles Morales is a good game, but it’s missing something. Repetitive puzzles, combat, and missions undercut the solid characters and writing.
This list features not only those characters that we must protect at all costs, but the most precious cinnamon rolls to ever exist.
There’s some debate about whether Judgment and its sequel are worth playing. But for die-hard Yakuza fans, Lost Judgment is essential.
Here’s what we’re thankful for in gaming from 2021.
While No Longer Home is an important game that I’m glad exists, it caused me to feel depressed and isolated in an unintended manner.
If you loved Heart of the Woods, you owe it to yourself to give I Told You So! a quick playthrough. Here’s why.
Journey is recognized as an artistic achievement and timeless classic within video games. Here’s how Journey helped someone with depression.
You don’t have to be a longtime Pikmin fan to enjoy the wholesome delights of Pikmin Bloom, the newest Pokemon GO-like.
Even for a die-hard Yakuza fan, Judgment doesn’t bring a lot to the table. Unless you’re a crime drama connoisseur, you might skip Judgment.
Listen in as Flora Eloise joins the Left Behind Game Club, a video game podcast, to discuss the incredibly popular roguelike, Hades!
Psychonauts 2 opens with a statement about empathy and healing, and there is no better example in the game than Compton Boole.
There’s much debate about which Yakuza game stands above the rest, but Yakuza: Like a Dragon is guaranteed not to disappoint. Here’s why.
I wanted to like Hades. With all of the critical acclaim it has received, and how people I know have put in hundreds of hours into it, I expected more.
If Life is Strange: True Colors rocked your world, then you MUST pick up the Steph DLC “Wavelengths,” one of the series’ strongest entries.
The separation between the good and bad parts of Echoes of the Eye is like night and day, leaving me with a feeling of dissatisfaction.
If you’ve never tried The Legend of Heroes video game series before, here is one fan’s passionate case for why you should.
Keyword is a neat little title with a unique gameplay hook, but in its current state it feels a bit undercooked.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits does almost everything right, from animation to combat to storytelling. Here’s what makes this game so special.
Deltarune’s Chapter 2 dares the player to try to make meaningful choices while the characters keep the story on track.
Ben recommends listening to Returnal’s original soundtrack, scored by Bobby Krlic, while reading. Returnal is an unrelenting fever dream. There were moments where putting the controller down felt like letting the monster under my...
Despite its uniqueness, unbalanced gameplay and a focus on offline multiplayer make WarioWare: Get It Together! not worth your time.
SkateBIRD has a lot of heart but the moment-to-moment experience of playing it is both tedious and frustrating. Here’s our in-depth review.
After stumbling with Life is Strange 2, the newest game in the series regains its footing. True Colors is a refreshing story. Here’s why.
Axiom Verge 2 has taken some lopsided steps in an attempt to provide accessibility, and in doing so appeals to neither its core fanbase nor newcomers.
Cyberpunk 2077 was maligned for its unethical marketing practices and broken, buggy game. But has it been patched up by now?
Furi is tough as nails, but does it cross the line of being “too difficult”? This article takes a look at the Edge boss fight.
Disco Elysium is one of those rare games that will make you periodically stop to look up a word. Here are some of the more obscure terms.
The Dualsense controller is a massive improvement to the Dualshock 4 if you can excuse this one broken feature: the screenshot button.
It can be frustrating when a few elusive achievements take up the vast majority of the time. Even worse still is when these last few achievements are not fun.
Yakuza LAD’s True Final Millennium Tower achievement is impossibly difficult. Here’s how I beat it after dozens of failed attempts.
Last Day of June faced mixed critical reception on release, but it tells a heartfelt story that shouldn’t be ignored. Here’s why.
One of the first criticisms I read when I began my academic study of videogames was the idea that difficulty settings are bad game design. This article, insightful at the time, made me realize...
The Last of Us is a critical darling that is normally considered above criticism. But is it really that good?
Twitch streaming can be an extremely rewarding activity, but I have chosen to take some time away from it this year. Here’s why.
Halo’s impact on the shooter genre cannot be overstated. With Halo: Infinite on the horizon, this series needs to return to its roots.
Between some questionable gender reduction and arguably homophobic scenes, I couldn’t remain enthusiastic for Persona 4 Golden.
Even though NieR Replicant can feel exhausting to play, it’s a game that’s absolutely worth sticking to until the final credits roll.
Yakuza 6 is the most profound Yakuza game, center-staging mature themes that deliver closure for the series’ core characters.
Yakuza 5 is the most ambitious Yakuza game to date, featuring a strong cast of characters and diverse gameplay.
Yakuza 4 takes some massive risks, some of which don’t pay off, but many earn their place along the highlights of the series.
Genesis Noir’s stunning art style and cosmically exaggerated narrative are limited by rudimentary gameplay and performance issues.
Despite setting up some crucial story events for later entries, Yakuza 3 is the most forgettable entry in the series.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 is an impressive entry in the series, running on the powerful Dragon engine. The story is bombastic and powerful.
Yakuza Kiwami is a stunning recreation of the original 2005 game. Essential for anyone who loves open world games and brawlers in particular.
Yakuza 0 is the best video game prequel ever made. From absurd karaoke to tense melodrama, it began many people’s deep love for the series.
Heaven’s Vault is a compelling adventure where you explore abandoned civilizations, uncover an ancient language, and solve complex mysteries.
