PinnedMichelle KwaninThe Ugly MonsterWhat's Wrong with Cozy Games?“You must be one of those Animal Crossing losers.”Dec 1, 202319Dec 1, 202319
Michelle KwaninCrossplayMini Review: I Started Wuthering Waves, & Here Are Some First ImpressionsTL:DR — Great design, Meh Narrative6d ago16d ago1
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 207May 207
Michelle KwaninCrossplayHow ‘Gris’ Uses Gameplay Mechanics to Aid its StorytellingTwo weeks ago, I explored the captivating use of colours in the video game Gris, which masterfully portrays the five stages of grief…May 53May 53
Michelle KwaninILLUMINATION GamingExploring the Psychological Depths Behind CatherineAs an avid Persona fan, Atlus’ other franchise, Catherine, has always been on my radar, but I’ve never properly explored it. Now that I’ve…Apr 276Apr 276
Michelle KwaninThe Ugly MonsterThe Chinese Cultural and Mythological Roots of Xianzhou Luofu in ‘Honkai: Star Rail’The Xianzhou Luofu region of Honkai: Star Rail is rich with Chinese cultural and mythical influencesApr 216Apr 216
Michelle KwaninThe Ugly MonsterHow ‘Gris’ Paints a Profound Psychological Experience Through ColoursColour associations are deeply ingrained in the human experienceApr 144Apr 144
