Recent content by justira

See that's the thing: for me fun and stories can and should be had from any medium. Reading good books is immensely fun; so is watching good movies; so is playing a good game. Likewise any of those -- any medium -- can (and in my opinion -- one I have no intention of forcing on others) should...

A lot of people are saying it, but it's true: good plot, good storytelling, and good characterization can only enhance the gaming experience. Of course, there's a niche for casual games -- mindless, repetitive, and comforting, where part of the idea is to specifically AVOID engaging the...

This is now what I send to my friends when I want to convince them to play Psychonauts. I'm glad you did point out some flaws in the game, since I often get too dazzled by the shiny to think clearly -- although one thing you didn't mention was the menu, which was cute and thematic but not very...