How ‘Sea of Stars’ Taught Me That JRPGs Can Be More Than a Story
Sea of Stars showed me exactly what the genre was capable of when combat isn’t taken for granted.
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My Abandoned Completionist Attempt to 100% ‘Yakuza 0’
Die-hard Yakuza fans may be tempted to 100% the prequel. Here’s why doing so is tougher than it seems. Beware of the platinum.
An “Ordinary” Difference: A Fan Treatise on The Legend of Heroes
If you’ve never tried The Legend of Heroes video game series before, here is one fan’s passionate case for why you should.
Flipping Through the Dictionary: An Eccentric Approach to ‘Disco Elysium’
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 Outer Worlds’ is a Universe Worth Caring About: A Review
The Outer Worlds can feel really empty on its surface, but by digging into the characters and each of the words they have to share, it’s one of the deepest experiences the genre has offered in years.
Why You Shouldn’t Play ‘Vampyr’
Vampyr is an exhausting game. From annoying technical issues to an overburdened story, the game falls apart at nearly every opportunity. What seems like an interesting narrative-based action game that branches out in consequence...
Three and Out – ‘Battle Chasers: Nightwar’
Battle Chasers: Nightwar (BC:N) is a compelling emulation – with additional modern elements – of classic JRPGs. The characters are unique and interesting with backstory that is revealed through a mixture of main story...
How Dynamic Lore Exposes Nuances About Characters
My two favorite game types are RPG’s, like the Witcher series, and turn-based strategy games (TBS’s), like the Divinity: Original Sin series. Both at times require some skill to play. RPG’s require weighing tactics,...
Undertale
In this month’s episode of LudonarrativeFM, Preston and Blake laugh and wonder at Toby Fox’s unforgettably idiosyncratic game, Undertale (2015). This narratively complex and multifaceted game ensnares the player in a multitude of unique situations that only video games could provide. Your expectations will be undermined, played with, tricked, and reinvented. Undertale proves that characters are perhaps the most powerful vehicle towards meaningful plot and consequence.
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Why ‘Chrono Trigger’ Holds Up in 2018: A Fresh Perspective
This past month, I embarked on a journey unlike any other: a blind first playthrough of Chrono Trigger. I had no expectations, no context, and no experience with this game – but I had...
