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.
Tag: 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 its… Read more “Outlast 2: Plot Dissection”
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… Read more “Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Clementine, Characters, and the Importance of Caring”
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… Read more “How the Legend of Zelda’s Simple Premise Lends Itself to Timeless Storytelling”
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… Read more “What We Can Learn About Narrative From Hyper Light Drifter”
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… Read more “80 Days: A Narrative So Strong It Leaves You Wanting More”
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… Read more “What Could Have Been: Thoughts on the Narrative Potential of FTL”
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… Read more “Creating a Franchise: The Value of Mystery in the Narrative of Five Nights at Freddy’s”
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. Memorable… Read more “Characterization Without Words: How Undertale Characterizes a Silent Protagonist”
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… Read more “Emergent Characterization: A Study in Narrative from Firewatch”
