#game-narrative

#game-narrative

We talked about how, in the '90s, Game Freak probably wasn't designing the world of its monster-taming RPGs to be interrogated, or expecting the core concept of capturing magical monsters in balls to become the source of a heated moral quandary. Established norms like dumping your unused Pokémon in a PC box were probably not meant to make a kid think about the existential dread their seventh-favorite monster might experience in captivity, where they had to put it because they could only hold six Poké Balls on their belt at a time.

Using Ryu Hayabusa's signature Flying Swallow attack, I leap into a crowd of enemies, slicing a daemon's head off with a clean strike before turning to the rest. As rapid combos transition into powerful Izuna Drops, Guillotine Throws, and charged-up Ultimate Techniques, I deflect and counter incoming attacks, lop off numerous limbs, and spill gallons of blood in the most exhilarating and stylish way imaginable.

The incomprehensible universe of Death Stranding invites players to engage deeply with its lore; a thorough reading of the narrative materials entwines their understanding of the sequel.

Creatures of Ava presents a unique take on gaming's animal relationship, inviting players to nurture and heal instead of battling or capturing creatures.