Shelby CarletoninPanicModeOri and the Will of the Wisps: Destroying Hope*Spoilers Ahead!*May 22, 2020May 22, 2020
Shelby CarletoninPanicModeUntil Dawn: Anticipation as HorrorIt’s no secret that when it comes to horror, we’re usually frightened not by monsters or creepy visuals, but rather, the anticipation of a…Oct 26, 2019Oct 26, 2019
Shelby CarletoninPanicModeGris: An Exercise in Self-EmpathyThe game Gris can be about a lot of things, and it all depends on who you ask. The beauty of an open narrative, one painted in broad…Oct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
Shelby CarletoninPanicModeUntitled Goose Game: The Importance of Having a Unified ThemeIn my humble opinion, Untitled Goose Game is a masterclass in the creation of a unified theme and thoroughly sticking to it. When I say…Sep 27, 2019Sep 27, 2019
Shelby CarletoninPanicModeThe Subtle Subversions of ControlWithin its first hour, Control makes a big first impression. It promises power, mystery, and intrigue — both in its narrative and…Sep 13, 2019Sep 13, 2019
Shelby CarletoninPanicModeFraming a Narrative: Ori and the Blind ForestFor our first video essay, I’ll dissect how the opening of Ori and the Blind Forest frames the rest of the game, and why it’s an effective…Aug 30, 2019Aug 30, 2019
Shelby CarletoninPanicModeTop 5 Character Picks if you Suck at Smash Bros (and so do your friends)Since the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch nearly a year ago, it has been a blood bath between friends in…Aug 30, 2019Aug 30, 2019
