Another: A Lesson in Foreshadowing
Another, an anime that came out in 2012, is best when watched again. This is not because it is a masterpiece in horror anime (though, for me personally, it is one of the best I have seen), but rather, because it is a master class in foreshadowing. Continue reading “Another: A Lesson in Foreshadowing”
Something Witty About Why I Don’t Play Horror Games And It’s Silent Hill’s Fault
Picture it: 1999, a small desert city in America. Little 11 year old Ash and her big sister at home in the dark. We start up the Playstation (it was just Playstation back then, not PS1!) and we pop in the new game we rented at Blockbuster – Silent Hill. The old tube TV is dark so we can barely see. The game starts with this great cinematic opening and then….silence. Until the giant winged demon thing from hell attacks and my sister and I are screaming murder at 11pm! Continue reading “Something Witty About Why I Don’t Play Horror Games And It’s Silent Hill’s Fault”
Telltale’s Walking Dead Series: Character Building or Crafting?
It is soon Halloween, so how fitting it is to write about a horror game! Recently me and @roosajokiaho got into a ”Walking Dead” game and TV show binge. The most interesting core storytelling of Walking Dead is that the zombies, or walkers, are not the centerpiece – it is actually the characters surrounded by those walkers. They have their agenda, motivations and ideals. It is hard to find the right path between the relationships. As a player, you have to make the choices who to sympathize with or give a cold shoulder to.
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Shin Megami Tensei V Incoming
As mentioned in my Should YOU Play Shin Megami Tensei? article we were promised Shin Megami Tensei news on October 23rd and oh boy, did Atlus deliver. Continue reading “Shin Megami Tensei V Incoming”
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Review
One’s psyche can be one of the scariest places we venture, not just during month of Halloween, but in our lives everyday. While I am no professional on the human psyche, I wanted to bring you my personal impression and experience of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. Continue reading “Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Review”
Busy Potatoes 