Tag: walking simulator

The jubilation of life, told through death – Powerful narrative of What Remains of Edith Finch

Here's why I think the powerful, interactive narrative of What Remains of Edith Finch is one of gaming's finest, be it a "mere" walking simulator or not.

What Makes a Virtual Gallery Tick: A Review of Zium Gallery (2022)

Are virtual galleries just digital counterparts of physical galleries, or a foundation to build something more?

Ambitious Goals, Poor Narrative Design: The Town of Light Review

The Town of Light had a lot of potential, but unfortunately the end result doesn’t impress.

Walking simulators as storytellers – ‘What Remains of Edith Finch’ as an example of literary gaming

Are walking simulators only good for walking, or is there any literary depth to it? Bozdog et al. delves into this in their article: ‘Worlds at Our Fingertips: Reading (in) What Remains of Edith Finch’

Vanishing of Ethan Carter: Walking Simulator Mystery That Doesn’t Hold Your Hand

Vanishing of Ethan Carter is an indie mystery adventure with supernatural elements that doesn’t hold your hand. Instead, it lets you experience a cleverly written story at your own pace in a gorgeous world. #gamereview #walkingsimulator #vanishingofethancarter

Call of Cthulhu Tries and Fails to Grasp the Player in Its Tentacles

Call of Cthulhu is an atmospheric adaptation from the classic RPG that serves many Lovecraftian tropes for its fans, but weak roleplaying features, and unpolished overall feel make it difficult to get immersed into this cosmic horror title. #callofcthulhu #gamereview #horror

Breaking the Tropes – Masculinity in Firewatch

Melissa Kagen argues that Firewatch shines a light on the issues of toxic masculinity in gaming and lets the player perform a more nuanced form of masculinity.

The Design of the Walker Game Experience

Alexander Muscat et al. explore the design themes that make up “walking simulators” or walker games.

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