Tag: RPG
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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey- The sea breeze carries home and adventure
Let us sail the seas and scale the mountains of Greece together!
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II – A Sequel Worthy of a Knight
KCD II delivers a living, breathing medieval roleplaying game to its players. #RPG, #kingdomcome, #openworld
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Reviewing Elden Ring amidst Elden Ring Nightreign hype
Elden Ring Nightreign is coming soon, so now might be a great time to take a another look at Elden Ring and its DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree
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The open world may have a design paradox
What is an open world? The discussion in this article may lead to a design dilemma: freedom and difficulty of design.
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How do you want to do this? – A look into the therapeutic uses of role-playing games
Can playing RPGs contribute positively to your wellbeing? A recent study aims to find out how RPGs are being used in therapeutic practises and what results they’ve yielded thus far. #MentalHealth #RPG
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A Classic Tale Unfolds from a Twenty-Year Console – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review
In an age filled with remasters and rehashing old ideas, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door still feels fresh. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the series, this GameCube classic definitely warrants a place in your library. #Mario #Nintendo #Remaster #RPG
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Toca Boca World – A Whole New Level of Dollhouse
Bringing the magic of pretend play into the #digital age, #TocaBocaWorld creates a kid-centered universe where imagination is the only limit. #simulation #education
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Why should anyone pick up an old game like Skyrim in 2024?
Skyrim was originally released in 2011, but the Special Edition elevates the #OpenWorld #RPG to a new level. To answer the title question; because #Skyrim is that good.
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Drawing your map to victory – A Cartographers review
A casual yet unique take on role-playing boardgame of an uncharted territory.
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Moving From Gratuitous Violence To Diplomacy
Could games be used as systems for a more ethical narrative instead of always opting for violence?
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Trading Mostly Bullets – A Review of Warhammer 40 000: Rogue Trader
Turn-based combat in a grim, sci-fi future where genocide has become second nature.
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“The wonder is not that the field of stars is so vast, but that we have measured it”: Review of Starfield
Bethesda’s most ambitious RPG to date, Starfield leaves you either cold or desperately yearning for more – no in between.
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Game with “complex role-playing stuff” left out – A review of Munchkin
Strategize your way to victory by defeating monsters and backstabbing your friends.
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Thanks a lot, Tolkien: Stereotypes and Identity Construction in CRPG’s
How does identity construction work in digital games and what can we learn from it through studying character creators?
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Great stuff, no strings attached – Lies of P review
Lies Of P offers a Soulslike spin on the tale of Pinocchio, combining tough-but-fair combat with grim fairytale atmosphere. For a studio’s debut game, it miraculously feels like a true spiritual successor to FromSoftware’s legendary games.
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If you’ve got time, this game will take it – Genshin Impact
Stunning visuals, puzzles and diverse enemies with over a hundred hours’ worth of quests – something for everyone
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Dungeons & Tentacles: Roleplaying as a parasitic host – Baldur’s Gate 3
Shape your destiny in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, combining dynamic turn-based combat with a captivating, branching narrative to uncover the true extent of your deadly parasitic infestation.
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Highlight of “Role-Playing Games and Well-Being” by Kerttu Lehto (2021)
Impacts of role play games (RPGs) in the study of well being is undeniable.
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Discovery of self through roleplay
How can RPGs and LARP help trans people to explore and develop their identity? Josephine Baird’s research of self-expression, exploration and embodiment investigates this question.
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Roadwarden – “If you go down into woods today…”
Roadwarden sets you off on a mission to northern wilderness in this visual-novel style fantasy RPG that, aside from couple of stylistic hiccups, manages to weave a fascinating world for fans of the genre to visit.