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1000xResist Makes Art Out of Jank

This is a lo-fi album that would be hurt by better mastering.

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Steins;Gate Reboots with Less Character

Flashier visuals are only better when they follow the original intent.

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No Case Should Remain Unsolved Spins Mysteries Right

A rare detective game that strikes balance between agency and freedom.

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What Are Wabi-thesda Design Principles?

Oblivion and other Elder Scrolls games don't work in spite of bugs. They work thanks to them.

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Pokopia Is a Game of Needs

Satisfying deep psychological desires isn't another marketing spin. It's why it's so successful.

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Big Walk Doesn't Make Things Easy

There's nothing wrong about asking for investment, as long as the payback is huge.

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Why Xenoblade Ages Like Fine Wine

One game that has always looked modest but graceful for its 16 years of existence.

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What Makes Halo Legendary

Besides the difficulty option, one alien race stands below and above them all.

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Almost Perfect Aiming in Splatoon Raiders

A rare game designed around gyro continues to make one sensible but regretful omission.

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Denshattack! Knows When to Pull Brakes

In a game that has so much action, how do I receive some grounding?

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Why Sea Shanties Captivate in Assassin's Creed Black Flag

Authentic audio isn't new to video games. Why are those sea shanties so memorable then?

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How Rhythm Heaven Groove Saves My Face

Kind words from developers matter. As long as the praise is genuine.

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About Me

My name is Anton, I’m a video game creator who proudly overthinks tiny aspects of game design. Every week, I take a game I’ve been playing and find a detail that may often not be its main focus. But it still deserves love, doesn’t it? Besides these aspects, I pay special attention to general game flow and game feel.

When I play new games, I like to take notes. They often end up messy, and I can’t share them with anyone. I even have trouble reading them later myself! So now I turn them into cohesive posts that not only I but others can read. I also need every excuse I can get to play new games, old games I’ve never played, old games I have no excuse to replay as well as games outside my comfort zone.

I try to avoid spoilers for the newer games I bring up, but sometimes I see no better way to make a point. So if you don’t want to be spoiled, I recommend avoiding the posts on the games you haven’t played but plan to play.

Credits

Way of the Hunter 2

Way of the Hunter

This Is the President

Favorite Games

killer7

Super Mario Galaxy

Half Life 2

Resident Evil 4

Device 6

Favorite Studios

Nintendo

Capcom

Simogo

Treasure

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