Tag Archives: video games

Designing Horror: Nyctophobia

Posted on 10/26/2012 by kunzelman

This post is part of the Designing Horror series. Game: Nyctophobia by Nik Sudan  Nyctophobia is a game where you play the saddest British man on the planet. You are a security guard, working your working day, and goddamn if the power doesn’t go … Continue reading →

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A Game I Made: Goblin Story

Posted on 10/22/2012 by kunzelman

I hate artist statements. This guy up here is an old goblin. He has a story, but it might not be the story that you think it is. I made a game called Goblin Story, and it is about a goblin. … Continue reading →

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Designing Horror: Metro 2033

Posted on 10/19/2012 by kunzelman

This post is part of the Designing Horror series. Game: Metro 2033 No one told me that this game was actually good when it came out, so when I picked it up for $5 on a Steam sale whim, I … Continue reading →

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Swain on Dear Esther

Posted on 10/17/2012 by kunzelman

So Eric Swain has an article up at PopMatters about Dear Esther. I have written about Dear Esther extensively on this blog. Faithful readers of this blog will know that I have a particular weird love for Dear Esther. I’ve played it … Continue reading →

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Quote: Metro 2033

Posted on 10/12/2012 by kunzelman

It appears that the devastation we brought upon ourselves was complete. Heaven, hell, and purgatory were atomized as well. So, when a soul leaves the body, it has nowhere to go and must remain here in the metro. A harsh, … Continue reading →

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Designing Horror: Deep Sleep

Posted on 10/10/2012 by kunzelman

This post is part of the Designing Horror series. Game: Deep Sleep by scriptwelder Deep Sleep is a game about a person having a dream. Things connect. Things fall apart. There are mysterious dark forces; a phone whispers over the driving … Continue reading →

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On Spec Ops: The Line

Posted on 10/09/2012 by kunzelman

My thoughts on Spec Ops: The Line in short: the art department is brilliant. I think that the plot, the “twist,” and the gameplay were all generic whatever fare. I think that the aesthetic is inspired, and I honestly believe that those … Continue reading →

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Comics vs. Games

Posted on 10/05/2012 by kunzelman

TIFF Nexus, possibly the worst-named entity of all time, has been sponsoring or holding or doing something with game jams in Toronto. Even though the guy explains it in the video, I am really confused about the whole thing–but my … Continue reading →

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Designing Horror: The White Chamber

Posted on 10/03/2012 by kunzelman

This post is part of the Designing Horror series. Game: The White Chamber by Studio Trophis (which doesn’t properly exist anymore.) The White Chamber is about a woman who wakes up in a coffin on a spaceship. The station is abandoned (seemingly) except for … Continue reading →

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Darius Talks Operation: Make Stuff

Posted on 09/28/2012 by kunzelman

So those of you following Operation: Make Stuff will be delighted to know that Darius has said some words about kickstarter, my begging for money, and his proclivities as a game player. It is basically the most brilliant video that … Continue reading →

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