A brilliant sequel to a brilliant story.
Steins;Gate 0 (PSVita Visual Novel) Review and Impressions
A brilliant sequel to a brilliant story.
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Steins;Gate (Visual Novel on PSVita) Review and Impressions
A slow-paced story that ultimately has amazing characters, plot, narrative, and endings. Definitely worth reading/playing for Visual Novel fans.
Thematic Analysis of SMTIVA II Videoless edition
Thematic Analysis of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse II Low-Res Edition For Part 1: The Broad Themes Part 2 of 2: Specific Themes This will contain Major Spoilers for Shin Megami Tensei II, Shin Megami Tensei IV, Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse, Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon, and Digital Devil Saga 2. Major … Continue reading Thematic Analysis of SMTIVA II Videoless edition
Free Speech Petition Against Sony’s PS4 Censorship Policies
Please consider signing this protest. The reasons are quoted below: It has come to my attention that Sony has confirmed that it has a content censorship guideline that disproportionately impacts the Japanese game industry. Evidently, Sony has seen fit to ignore the fact that ESRB ratings exist in the US to help parents distinguish which … Continue reading Free Speech Petition Against Sony’s PS4 Censorship Policies
Nietzsche’s Philosophy in Modern Culture
Very few people seem to be aware of Nietzsche's influence on contemporary entertainment.
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Review (PC)
This game has to be one of the worst disappointments I've ever had the displeasure of playing. I suppose I fell for the hype train for this game's release, but only found an unmemorable and awful failure of a story and convoluted gameplay. Tales of Vesperia's cast is among the most forgettable of them all. … Continue reading Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Review (PC)
Dragon Quest XI Theory: Where Was Rubiss?
This'll contain massive spoilers for the story of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of An Elusive Age. This'll also be much shorter than other analyses as its fairly innocuous and based on circumstantial evidence. Purely fun guesswork instead of concrete clues within the game.
List the Plot Holes: The Narrative Failures of The Worst Game Ever, Chrono Cross
Why Chrono Cross Truly Is The Worst Game Ever
My Favorite Games Thus Far
Note: These are my favorite games from among my favorite game series. Major Spoilers for all series mentioned. Phenomenal indicates it is among my favorite games of all-time in no particular order. This title is for games I absolutely loved. Great Games indicates that the game would have been among my favorites, but was just missing one … Continue reading My Favorite Games Thus Far
Chrono Cross: Revisiting the Serge is Janus Theory
Why the Serge is Janus theory clears away plot contradictions, nicely intersects with the plotlines, and how both Chrono Trigger DS and the main game of Chrono Cross clearly validate the likelihood of Serge being Janus. I present to you Revisiting the Serge is Janus Theory, a.k.a. The Most Disturbing Chrono Cross Theory Ever.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of An Elusive Age Review and Final Thoughts
This is the quintessential Dragon Quest game and offers the best that the series delivers on. Definitely deserves Game of The Year, if nominated. If you're considering purchasing this game, I highly recommend it.
Shin Megami Tensei Discussions with Beadman
Spoiler Warning: This discussion contains spoilers for the mainline Shin Megami Tensei series and other MegaTen related series such as: Majin Tensei I and II, Digital Devil Saga Duology, the Persona series, Devil Survivor series, and well . . . potentially everything MegaTen / Shin Megami Tensei related, but those are the main video game … Continue reading Shin Megami Tensei Discussions with Beadman
Was Atlus Criticizing Islam in the Shin Megami Tensei IV/IV Apocalypse Duology?
Fair Warning: This post contains Massive Spoilers for Shin Megami Tensei IV, Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, Devil Survivor 2, and links to spoilers for Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. Read at your own peril. For an Update On This Critique: Click Here Over the course of my researching the major religious faiths that I am … Continue reading Was Atlus Criticizing Islam in the Shin Megami Tensei IV/IV Apocalypse Duology?
The Worst Game Ever, Chrono Cross!
Table of Contents for . . . Why Chrono Cross Sucks and Deserves to be called the Worst Game Ever: Negative Review of the Worst Game Ever, Chrono Cross Videos on Plot Failings and my Negative Review of the Worst Game Ever, Chrono Cross Listing the Plot Holes of the Worst Game Ever, Chrono Cross … Continue reading The Worst Game Ever, Chrono Cross!
Thematic Analysis of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse II
Thematic Analysis of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse II For Part 1: The Broad Themes Part 2 of 2: Specific Themes For those having trouble using this blog post, I've made a Videoless Edition of this same blog post. It'll hopefully be better for people who don't have high-end computers or who use phones. This … Continue reading Thematic Analysis of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse II
Dies Irae Review
THIS REVIEW WILL HAVE SPOILERS Dies Irae is a very interesting case of a visual novel that I just don't know whether to give a positive or negative review. Mercurius: "Wallow in Filth. Purity is but an illusion - discard it, and all doors shalt be open to thee. No matter the era, a singular … Continue reading Dies Irae Review
G-Senjou no Maou: A Captivating Narrative turned into an Incoherent Mess
This Review Contains Massive Spoilers This might sound like some angry, stupid rant and I totally apologize. I just want to let it be known that I enjoyed this visual novel so much that I didn't sleep for a whole day just to complete chapter 3-4. I played it non-stop because I was totally loving … Continue reading G-Senjou no Maou: A Captivating Narrative turned into an Incoherent Mess
Thematic Analysis of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Part 1 of 2; The Broader Themes This will contain major spoilers for Shin Megami Tensei IV and Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. For Part 2: The Specific Themes What can be said about SMTIV: Apocalypse? I'm not sure if my meager words can ever provide this game the sufficient praise that it deserves for … Continue reading Thematic Analysis of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Speculation on Deep Strange Journey’s new ending path
I'm at a loss as to what the new ending possibly could be. The entire story seems pretty much wrapped up and finished and I honestly wonder if people on this forum are even going to like the "new path" or the direction that Atlus Japan is taking with this series. We have Neutral with … Continue reading Speculation on Deep Strange Journey’s new ending path
Drakengard 3
An utter waste! This action-adventure video game is, by far, one of the stupidest experiences that I've ever had the displeasure of playing through. It deceptively plays itself off as a mature video game meant for an adult audience but all you'll find is overly cartoonish depictions of blood spatter as if that makes a … Continue reading Drakengard 3