It's October! And that means another Halloween-esque game analysis! While this one isn't technically based around Halloween, I figured the main subject of ghosts and possessions was close enough. So, let's get to it! I believe I've mentioned in the past that the Nintendo DS ushered in a golden age of "weird" games. Games that didn't quite fit the norm in terms of gameplay or … [Read more...]
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery – Sucking All the Magic Out of the Wizarding World, While Sucking All the Money Out of Your Wallet
In an attempt to diversify my analysis journal, I decided to play a mobile game. I usually avoid most mobile games like the plague due to their sleazy design/business practices. However, when I heard about a Harry Potter RPG game, my interest was piqued enough to check it out. Unfortunately, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (HPHM) is absolutely no exception to all the other … [Read more...]
Batman: The Telltale Series – An Interesting Take On The Caped Crusader
Those that know me, know that I am a huge Batman fan. But that doesn't mean that I'll buy, watch, read, or play just any old Batman media. I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to this franchise. Growing up with Batman: The Animated Series, I've pretty much become convinced that that is the best version out there. I could go into great detail why, but this is a game analysis, not … [Read more...]
Costume Quest 2 – A Hollow Halloween Adventure
Considering that it is still October, and I just did an analysis of the original Costume Quest, I figured I might as well analyze the sequel while I'm at it. So, let's get to it. Costume Quest 2 (CQ2) takes place immediately after the events of Grubbins on Ice (the DLC expansion of the original CQ), literally. In Grubbins on Ice, the game ends with Reynold, Wren, Everett, … [Read more...]