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A Comprehensive Theory of Majora’s Mask

With a Terrible Fate began as a series of weekly analyses of Majora’s Mask leading up to its 3D remake. That original theory can be found in its entirety here.

A Comprehensive Theory of EarthBound

The Drawing Board: What is a “Comprehensive Theory” of a Video Game?

On our latest podcast episode, we chat with two of our team members who are developing "comprehensive theories" of landmark video games.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago April 24, 2018
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask

Welcome to New Termina: Analyzing “Majora’s Mask 3D.”

With a Terrible Fate analyzes the changes in "Majora's Mask 3D" that make it a different story than the original.

By Aaron Suduiko, 10 years ago August 22, 2015
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask

This is why Anju and Kafei are the most important citizens of Termina.

In the last of my analyses of the original "Majora's Mask," I argue that Anju and Kafei are central to the game's artistic value.

By Aaron Suduiko, 10 years ago February 13, 2015
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask

Playing the Song of Time: a “Throwback Thursday” analysis.

I play my own "Song of Time" by offering the first of my analyses of "Majora's Mask," which came years before "With a Terrible Fate."

By Aaron Suduiko, 10 years ago February 12, 2015
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask

“A soldier who has no heart”: understanding the Elegy of Emptiness.

"With a Terrible Fate" takes on the Elegy of Emptiness, inspiration of the infamous "BEN drowned."

By Aaron Suduiko, 10 years ago February 11, 2015
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask

Line Analysis: “Wherever there is a meeting, a parting is sure to follow.”

The payoff for the Salesman's last words, and the place they establish for the player in Termina and beyond, might be bigger than you expect.

By Aaron Suduiko, 10 years ago February 2, 2015
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask

Aliens, cows, and “Assassin’s Creed”: what works, and what doesn’t.

Exploring the anomaly of Them in "Majora's Mask" in comparison to the First Civilization of "Assassin's Creed."

By Aaron Suduiko, 10 years ago January 30, 2015
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask

“Wait a minute Mister Postman”: the problem of Termina in a single man.

A close look at a character who lives by the clock, in a world that lives by the clock.

By Aaron Suduiko, 10 years ago January 21, 2015
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask

Console Analysis: What a portable Termina means for “Majora’s Mask.”

What is the difference between playing "Majora's Mask" on a stationary console and playing it on a portable console?

By Aaron Suduiko, 10 years ago January 18, 2015
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask

“He was lonely”: the pathos of Skull Kid.

In this piece, I analyze Skull Kid as a character, and question whether he ought to be forgiven for his actions.

By Aaron Suduiko, 10 years ago January 15, 2015

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