Jake MontanariniJul 12, 20205 minThe Pharaoh’s Tomb. Play to learn more than just the way out.The Pharaoh’s Tomb is ambitious and creative. It does well to capture some elements of the escape the room experience and offers fun, challe
Jake MontanariniJul 2, 20205 minRaiders of the North Sea: A Visual Narrative FeastOne of the best examples of how visual narrative is vital to the storytelling of a game is Shem Phillips’ Raiders of the North Sea (2015).
Jake MontanariniJun 30, 20207 minThe Trees are Always Greener! Photosynthesis and its balance of story and gameplay.Photosynthesis is a game that perfectly balances game mechanics and narrative. This article discusses how it does this!
Jake MontanariniMay 23, 20207 minThe Good, the Bad, and the War of the Ring: should a familiar story be retold through play?Fundamentally, War of the Ring excellently captures the struggle of good against evil, but should we be playing this version of the story?