Amanda why her GOTY was one that acknowledged the grimness of 2021 while still offering hope. Her GOTY runners-up: Boyfriend Dungeon, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, The Forgotten City, and New Pokémon Snap.
Browsing: Story-Driven Games
Boyfriend Dungeon has received criticism for its antagonist and related content warning. Here’s why the backlash does more harm than good.
Where the Heart Leads is a relationship-driven story about the impact we have on our family, friends, and community. In our review, learn why it’s a fully realized yet imperfect version of its vision.
Spiritfarer makes me feel like I’m playing an Avatar: The Last Airbender video game. If you like Avatar, here’s why you need to play it.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales embraces the quotidien of NYC life. Unfortunately, it also avoids most of the social issues tied to this status quo.
I’m sure we’ve all been “addicted” to a game before — playing the newest gaming release into the waking hours of the morning. Maybe you’ve even taken the day (or week) off work to grind out levels or get to the end of your playthrough. Yet, while depictions of gaming addiction may seem exaggerated, the disease is not a fantasy: It is a life-ruining curse, and can also be a sign of deteriorating mental health.
Examining the Best and Worst of Romance in Games Happy February! Valentines’ Day recently came and went, and Anna and I decided to celebrate in the traditional fashion—arguing! We have pretty different opinions on romance…
The Player Doesn’t Always Need to be the Center of the Universe Most games try to make the player feel significant and essential to the world presented. No Man’s Sky does the opposite, and that…
In our What Remains of Edith Finch review, learn whether this long-awaited adventure game from Giant Sparrow leaves a lasting impression.