Code Vein
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.
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The Outset Island Effect
The Wind Waker's music shows us how a century-old literary phenomenon blends the lived experiences of player and avatar into something more.
Final Fantasy
Solving the Puzzle of Roche in Final Fantasy VII Remake
The mysterious Roche vanishes from Final Fantasy VII Remake as quickly as he arrives—but he's no sideshow.
Final Fantasy
The Drawing Board: The Legacy of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Article Postmortem #1
Join the analysts of With a Terrible Fate in a discussion of the first articles in our new series, "The Legacy of Final Fantasy VII Remake."
Final Fantasy
Apocalypse Soon? Final Fantasy VII Remake as Apocalyptic Literature
The central threat of Final Fantasy VII Remake isn't just a meteor: it's a clash between the principles of Christian and Buddhist philosophy.
Final Fantasy
The Language of Trophies in Final Fantasy VII Remake
Getting the platinum trophy in Final Fantasy VII Remake doesn't just add playtime to the game: it also changes how we understand the story.
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How Final Fantasy VII Remake’s Whispers Changed Fate—and Storytelling
The ending of Final Fantasy VII Remake has turned the storytelling formula of challenging fate on its head—and all it took was a Whisper.
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What’s in an Opening? A Tale of Two Title Scenes
A great artwork's entire story is contained in its opening scene—and Final Fantasy VII Remake is no exception.
Kingdom Hearts
Does Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Belong in the Video Game Canon?
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories set the tone for the form and content of the series. Does it hold up as one of gaming's great stories?
A Comprehensive Theory of EarthBound
“If You Change Your Mind”: Shapeshifters of EarthBound
Only EarthBound could marry the mechanics of dungeon-crawling with the themes of epic poetry.