Recent content by Xartarin

I think what's important to death mechanics is that is discourages you from screwing up. As long as there absolutely isn't any punishment it's alright in my book. That being said, I was okay with Epic Yarn's death mechanics, because I really didn't want to lose all those damn beads. I didn't...

Bioshock and Portal are both games that are great at establishing atmosphere, particularly Bioshock. A video game none of you are probably familiar with, Boktai, I also enjoy the atmosphere of.

I'd say the little girl from "Grave of the Fireflies", the only time a movie has ever brought me to tears.

One thing I loathe about video games is having to replay any part of them more than once. I have this reaction whenever I die and realize that I saved about two hours ago. It's often enough to make me stop playing altogether. Notable offenders: Eternal Darkness, Resident Evil, Disgaea.