PinnedMichelle KwaninThe Ugly MonsterWhat's Wrong with Cozy Games?“You must be one of those Animal Crossing losers.”Dec 1, 202320Dec 1, 202320
Michelle KwaninILLUMINATION GamingA Love Letter to Persona 3 Reload’s UIIam back from my long hiatus (I was travelling for two weeks) to rant (again) about the Persona series.Aug 10Aug 10
Michelle KwaninThe Ugly MonsterHow Greek Mythology Permeates Persona 3Part I: The Setting & Main PlotJul 81Jul 81
Michelle KwanBuild My Portfolio with Me: I Published My First Game Portfolio!I have been a bit neglectful of my weekly game rants, and that is because I have set a deadline for myself to have the first version of my…Jul 32Jul 32
Michelle KwaninCrossplayMini Review: I Started Wuthering Waves, & Here Are Some First ImpressionsTL:DR — Great design, Meh NarrativeJun 241Jun 241
Michelle KwaninThe Ugly Monster‘Persona 5 Royal’ Subverts Eastern Philosophical Views and Storytelling TraditionsAnother day, another Persona analysisJun 93Jun 93
Michelle KwaninCrossplayTurnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Conveys Narrative in a Subtle WayDespite its light-hearted gameplayJun 23Jun 23
Michelle KwaninILLUMINATION GamingThe Psychological Interpretations and Symbols Behind Catherine’s NightmaresThis is a game that explores morality, relationships, identity, and more.May 262May 262
Michelle KwaninThe Ugly MonsterDo You Kill? How Games Craft Emotional Narratives through Moral DilemmasMechanics that force players to make difficult trade-offs create an emotional burdenMay 206May 206