Explore all of With a Terrible Fate’s articles analyzing the stories of video games, as well as the philosophy of video-game storytelling.
We ask the With a Terrible Fate analysts: what game first inspired you to analyze video-game storytelling?
The monsters jump out at you in games, novels, and stuffed-animal displays. Does FNaF have storytelling value?
Casual talks, reviews, and academic papers are all parts of a unified strategy for analyzing games.
Three beloved game series tried to mature over the years. One succeeded.
The inaugural article in a series exploring how analytical fan fiction can shed new light on The Legend of Zelda.
Silent Hill scared its way into a sweeping franchise. How much did it change the standards of game storytelling?
A study in how a sequel can change the meaning of an original—not always for the better.
A counterintuitive theory about Breath of the Wild's avatar reveals a new way to understand responsibility.
Pokémon Red gave birth to a legendary game franchise. Has it earned a spot in the pantheon of game storytelling?
Undertale has captivated the internet since its release, but what's its real impact on the art of game storytelling?