A fun yet limited romp. Saints Row tells a rags-to-riches story within familiar framing–play a boss who, with the help of allies, tackles missions spread throughout a city (Santo Ileso). This third-person action-adventure game will have you shoot up bad guys, complete a decent selection of missions, and even larp (these were among my favorite sequences in the game). Various villains block the protagonist’s path … Continue reading Saints Row (PS5, 2022)
Video games provide space for the imagination When I was a teenager, I played a ton of Rollercoaster Tycoon. I was a theme park manager in charge of a slew of parks. It was my responsibility to keep the books in the green lest the stakeholders got antsy. This required planning for the future, considering the park’s design, and managing the experiences of my guests. … Continue reading Inventing Narratives as Gaming Practice
Phasmophobia continues to be a hit among my friends, with its spooky atmosphere and unforgiving ghosts. Continue reading Music Boxes, Haunted Mirrors, and Voodoo Dolls, Oh My! (It’s Phasmo-Season, Baby)
No Man’s Sky continues to deliver new content and exciting discoveries. In this post, I reflect on my most recent experiences with the game. Continue reading No Man’s Sky: Six Years Later
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Much of Far Cry 5’s music is reminiscent of church hymns. The haunting and mesmerizing songs serve as propaganda for Eden’s Gate while sharing their beliefs and consequences for non-believers. Continue reading “There’s a garden through the gate”: Far Cry 5’s Music
This post is a reflection on my summer gaming which included Disco Elysium, Stray, Sniper Elite 5, and more! Continue reading Summer Games Wrap-up
