Final Fantasy IX (hereafter abbreviated FFIX) brought the PlayStation trilogy of the twin-letter saga to a bold close. The ultimate incarnation of Hironobu Sakaguchi’s obsessions at the height of his fame, FFIX…
“There’s a sort of evil out there. Something very, very strange in these old woods. Call it what you want. A darkness, a presence. It takes many forms but … it’s been…
This text is part of a series of articles dedicated to Cyberpunk 2077. Each article will aim to help understand the game’s game design choices and mechanics, as well as grasping its…
Game Over is an integral part of video games. In the majority of games, it is associated, above all, with going backwards in the adventure. In horror, it’s all the more unpleasant…
It’s been many weeks since Game of the Year was awarded. I’ve been mulling over the state of the industry and, I have to admit, almost didn’t mention it beyond a few…
Introduction When it was released in 2014, it didn’t take long for the P.T. demo to break the internet. One hour of gameplay in a dingy apartment. That’s all it took for…
This text is part of a series of articles dedicated to Cyberpunk 2077. Each article will aim to help understand the game’s game design choices and mechanics, as well as grasping its…
The Japanese role-playing game is one of the most iconic genres in the world of video games. It is a cornerstone of the industry, and often represents an important marker in the…
When it comes to storytelling, whether in video games or other media, we’ve seen some great theories, principles, models to follow and so on. Whether you’re a fan of Truby (Anatomie d’un…
Rapidly propelled to the top of the pantheons of many gamers scattered around the world, Celeste continues to fascinate, enabling an entire community to rally around the game. By distilling an intimate…