Creating at the End of A World

This concept has been stuck in my head for months. Because, for nearly a year, it’s been clear to me that the world has been ending. Honestly, if we’re being real, the world has been ending for a while, it’s just that media has started to really

Toem: Taking Pictures to Help the Community

I didn’t know what to expect from Toem. I haven’t played a lot of photography games, but I was really drawn in by the art style and the music of the game. I was also looking for a game that wasn’t based around combat or violence. So

Growing Something New

This year, I’m trying to grow a lil garden on my balcony. I’ve never been really good at plants, they’re usually good for a couple weeks and then it feels like they just kinda give up. But lately, the world is heavy. It feels like I’m

Epistory: Who Knew Typing was so Stressful

Epistory is an adventure-typing game that tells the story of a writer trying to find the muse for their latest book. In the game, players explore the world accompanied by a giant fox, typing their way to victory. The game’s mechanics are fairly easy to pick up and players

Chicory: Self Doubt and Self-Belief

Gonna be honest, this entire piece is going to be a spoiler for Chicory. If you haven’t played the game, I recommend it. Please also know that Chicory covers themes of depression, self-doubt, and intrusive thoughts. It can be difficult at times, so take care of yourself while you

Tawo & the Zephyr

Our lives changed the day the air elementals arrived. Before, we’d been a peaceful nation, a crafting nation. We lived our lives out on these sky islands, watching the mantas soar and the tide of the winds flow. A few of us began to train the mantas, and eventually

Kena: A Bridge of Spirits

Kena: Bridge of Spirits, from Ember Labs, was one of my most anticipated games for 2021. I fell in love with the game as soon as I watched the release trailer. I wanted to discover what the world was like- with the Rot and what Kena’s role was in

Unpacking (my feelings)

I didn’t realize what I was getting into. I had seen friends play the Unpacking demo and thought that it looked cute enough, but wasn’t sure if it was for me. I hate the process of packing and unpacking- a lot. 2020 was the first year since 2012

Eternity

I can still see it when I really picture it. It’s there, right beyond my grasp. Reaching, I can almost grab it, feel the heft of it in my hands again. But they’d never let me touch it, not now. Swaying as I stand, this prison keeps me

Remember

(Prompt: A ranger wants to escape the madness of an ever-burning energy shield, but they must confront an inner darkness. Redeemed by kidderkat) If I ever get out of here, Dante and I are going to have a serious talk. Kai whispered to herself when she looked around her and

Celebrating a Year of Growth

When I was in college, I started the practice of reminding myself all that I had accomplished through the year. I did this on my birthday each year as a gift to myself. I’m someone who often feels that I don’t really do anything. So, as a gift

Assemble with Care - Right in the Feels

Every once in a while a game will catch my attention for different reasons. Sometimes it'll be the art style, sometimes it's the music, sometimes the mechanics. But, occasionally, they'll draw me in for reasons I don't understand right away. As I&