Outlast 2, Misogyny, and the Importance of Choice for Women
Reviewing the use of imagery and narrative in Outlast 2 and what they have to say about the status of women in our modern society and their struggles. [...]
Games
Outlast 2: Plot Dissection
The following article covers in-depth plot points from the game, Outlast 2. In 2013, Developer Red Barrels released the breakout game, Outlast. Immediately well received for [...]
Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Clementine, Characters, and the Importance of Caring
The following article discusses mild details from the game, The Walking Dead: Season One. It may seem to have arrived decades ago, judging by how some people talk about it, [...]
How the Legend of Zelda’s Simple Premise Lends Itself to Timeless Storytelling
It was 25 years ago today that A Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was released on the Super Nintendo. That game, building on the success of prior entries, sought to create [...]
What We Can Learn About Narrative From Hyper Light Drifter
The following article covers plot points from the game, Hyper Light Drifter. If there has ever been a cardinal rule in writing, it has been “Show, Don’t Tell.” This [...]
80 Days: A Narrative So Strong It Leaves You Wanting More
Stories in Media is focused on storytelling and narrative in a range of media and tries to critically assess how a good story is constructed. Some pieces of media, however, [...]
What Could Have Been: Thoughts on the Narrative Potential of FTL
Some games developers dream of seeing their work transition from the original product into a different medium, such as film or television. Over the years, this has led to [...]
Creating a Franchise: The Value of Mystery in the Narrative of Five Nights at Freddy’s
The following article covers in-depth plot points from the game, Five Nights at Freddy’s. In late 2014, Five Night’s at Freddy’s (FNAF) arrived on Steam. Few at the [...]
Characterization Without Words: How Undertale Characterizes a Silent Protagonist
Characterization, the process by which writers create fictional characters, is a critical part of the storytelling process. Now more than ever, good characters are in demand. [...]
Emergent Characterization: A Study in Narrative from Firewatch
The following article covers in-depth plot points from the game, Firewatch. In early 2016, Firewatch debuted on the PS4 to public and critical praise. Developed by Campo [...]
