April DeanGame IdeasMy first game idea is one in which a person plays a fish navigating the ocean and dodging hazards to it. These hazards may include things…Apr 5, 2023Apr 5, 2023
April DeanOkami “Critical Play”Okami is a beautiful game with a unique game art style in the Sumi-e ink art style as well as a narrative inspired by Shintoism. The player…Mar 29, 2023Mar 29, 2023
April DeanFake it to Make it MessageThis week, I played Fake it to Make it (link at bottom). The game is centered around a journalist raising money towards a specific goal. I…Mar 15, 2023Mar 15, 2023
April DeanPolitics in Persona 5 and Persona 5 RoyalMany games display certain political or social ideologies. In Persona 5 (and in its related title with additional content, Persona 5…Mar 1, 2023Mar 1, 2023
April DeanGlitches, AgainThe typical gameplay expectations for a game like GTA V, which has a lot of freedom, are sometimes nothing compared to the opportunities…Feb 22, 2023Feb 22, 2023
April DeanGlitchesThe first thing I think of when I’m discussing glitches is the time I got stuck in a tree while playing Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. I…Feb 15, 2023Feb 15, 2023
April DeanStardew Valley’s Yandere Elliott ModOne of the core ideals in Stardew Valley is the wholesome interactions with the characters. Most of the NPCs are quick to welcome the…Feb 8, 2023Feb 8, 2023
April DeanStardew Valley Expanded ModStardew Valley is a game with countless mods available that serve a variety of purposes. Common ones replace or alter the sprites used in…Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
April DeanPersona 5 Strikers Game EngineThis week, I played Persona 5 Strikers, the sequel game to Persona 5. The original game was created in an engine specially tailored for it…Jan 25, 2023Jan 25, 2023
April DeanTechnicities in Fall GuysThis week, I played Fall Guys, a multiplayer online game wherein the players compete in a series of challenges to claim victory. Fall Guys…Jan 19, 2023Jan 19, 2023