I just met the fifth wheel of my party in Dragon Quest XI S, so now I gotta figure out what to do with him.
A Place for Sylvando: Party Composition in Dragon Quest XI
Building Blocks – How AI: The Somnium Files Expands by Building on Its Basics
Last week I shared my first impressions of AI: The Somnium Files - this week I share how the game built on those basics to blow me out of the water!
I’m Loving the Improved Skill Tree in Dragon Quest XI
I love a good skill progression system, and Dragon Quest XI S expands meaningfully on the mechanisms first established in VIII and IX.
Running, Jumping, and Swimming – The Joys of Movement in Link’s Awakening
I may not be getting my exercise, but Link sure is - moving through the world is delightful in the Nintendo Switch remake of Link's Awakening!
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Beginner’s Guide – The Tricks I Wish I Realized Earlier in my Playthrough
From optimizing experience gain to speeding up play, this guide has all the tricks I wish I realized faster!
Analyzing the New Features in the Fire Emblem Three Houses Direct Trailer
Lots of new mechanics are shown in the trailer for Fire Emblem Three Houses - let's talk about them!
No Room for Randomness – Removing the RNG from RPGs
I've noticed a trend of games which remove random chance from their mechanisms - let's talk about them!
Don’t Get Married! – The Problem with Romance in Video Games (Charming and Open)
Chris at Overthinker Y asked me what game mechanic I think has never been done quite right!
Powered by the Apocalypse and the Supernatural – Monster of the Week (Chosen and Crooked)
In this edition of Tabletop Tuesday, we explore the character types available in Monster of the Week!
