Itch.io Games as a Tool for Self-Expression and Societal Commentary: Review(s)
I would like to take you on a journey to the land of itch.io’s free games. By “free,” I don’t mean free-to-play – I mean games with no monetization whatsoever.…
The jubilation of life, told through death – Powerful narrative of What Remains of Edith Finch
Here's why I think the powerful, interactive narrative of What Remains of Edith Finch is one of gaming's finest, be it a "mere" walking simulator or not.
Life Is Strange: True Colors – Are There Colors We Haven’t Already Seen?
Life Is Strange shows its true colors when it comes to game design but along with a bigger price tag, it is met with bigger expectations.
Estrangement in Digital Games – Killing for Entertainment and Cognitive Dissonance in Spec Ops: The Line
As in literature and film, estrangement in games reinvigorates perception and returns a forgotten essence of things
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The Almighty Protagonist as Unreliable Narrator: Narrative Concepts for Understanding Digital Games
Ways of telling stories can be highlighted through comparing narrative tools in videogames and literature.
Her Story Has Already Come to an End, But Now It Begins Anew
For the narrative enthusiast, complex storytelling far outweighs the clunky combat in Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
1979 Revolution: Black Friday
The occasionally clunky AI and animation do not do justice to the well crafted drama and compelling voice acting.