Be Prepared to be Unprepared
Bloodborne wants to catch us off guard, even as it teaches us to always be on guard.
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From Nietzsche to Hegel: Perspectives on Humanity in ‘Dark Souls’
Despite putting on display both the virtues and vices of man, Dark Souls does not make a judgment call about humanity, but rather leaves that up to the player.
I’m Glad ‘Quest for Infamy’ Exists Even if I Don’t Like It
Is nostalgia an excuse for bad design? Is it even bad design if it's done on purpose to evoke nostalgia?
‘FTL’ and the Failure of Text Narratives in Roguelikes
While it is possible for a roguelike to tell a story, textually based narratives are a burden to the genre.
‘Dark Souls’, ‘Dead Space’, and the Future of Action/Horror
The template of Dark Souls is more sustainable in the long run as an action/horror franchise.
Puzzles Aren’t Scary: Intellectualizing Fear in ‘Knock Knock’
The lack of thematic tension and thematic horror stems from the fact that Knock Knock presents itself as an intellectual puzzle instead of as an emotional story.
