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Tag: metaphysics

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The Missing Soulmate in Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Ni No Kuni quietly tricks its adult player into curing both herself and the White Witch of cynicism.

By Aaron Suduiko, 4 years ago February 4, 2021
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The Horror of Code Vein is You

The hidden achievement of Code Vein's fusion of Dark Souls with JRPGs is that it quietly turned you, its player, into a monster.

By Aaron Suduiko, 5 years ago November 22, 2020
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How Fictional Stories Become True: Where the Water Tastes Like Wine

A puzzle about how much of Where the Water Taste Like Wine is true reveals an unexpected lesson about the value of folk tales.

By Adam Bierstedt, 7 years ago October 8, 2018
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
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How Fire Emblem: Awakening’s Mechanics Resolve Its Biggest Plot Hole

Some of the most heavily criticized elements of Fire Emblem: Awakening contribute to its narrative in surprising ways.

By Adam Bierstedt, 7 years ago April 17, 2018
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The Real Architect of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is Plato

One of the world's oldest thinkers gives us a surprising view into one of the world's newest forms of storytelling.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago March 14, 2018
A Comprehensive Theory of EarthBound

A Guide to Nihilism in EarthBound

When it comes to EarthBound, cops and punks aren’t Ness’s greatest enemies: it’s Nothingness.

By Max Gorynski, 7 years ago February 13, 2018
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Why It’s a Good Thing That Dark Souls Isn’t Coming Back

How Dark Souls committed an act of genius by building a world where Dark Souls IV is impossible.

By Aaron Suduiko, 8 years ago August 21, 2017
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The Real Hostage in the Zero Escape Series is You

The Zero Escape games are prisons for more than just their characters.

By Kent Vainio, 8 years ago August 3, 2017
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Critical Review: Majora’s Mask Should Terrify You, and This is Why.

A critical discussion of WaTF's most viral article on Majora's Mask.

By Aaron Suduiko, 8 years ago July 26, 2017

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