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Read more about the article When Psychology Meets Game Design – The Case of Celeste

When Psychology Meets Game Design – The Case of Celeste

  • Post author:Sara Mortazavi
  • Post published:February 12, 2026
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

This text explores how Celeste combines psychology and game design to make struggle feel meaningful. By drawing on Jung’s ideas and the Hero’s Journey, it looks at how a difficult climb can become a gentle reflection on failure, persistence, and self-acceptance.

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Read more about the article Alan Wake – Writer Bringing Light To The Dark

Alan Wake – Writer Bringing Light To The Dark

  • Post author:Janette Mäkinen
  • Post published:November 27, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

#AlanWake is a #thriller with #atmospheric setting and mysterious plot from a #finnish game developer.

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Read more about the article In Sound Mind, a psychological masterpiece

In Sound Mind, a psychological masterpiece

  • Post author:Camilo Alvarez Zambrano
  • Post published:November 23, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Exploring the minds of mentally ill patients could sound like a twisted thing to do in a video game, but In Sound Mind is a psychological horror game that takes it to another level and makes you dive into it.

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