Side Quests and Immersion: Finding Serenity in Small Details
Author: Peter Cargill Anyone who has played a game in the Arkham Franchise knows the constant struggle between continuing the story and exploring the world. And by exploring the world,
Small Games to Play on the Go These Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and it can be a wonderful time of the year! Or it can be intensely overwhelming. Spending prolonged periods of time with family, having
Bound
It helps inspire me that beauty and doing the things I love can repair the broken parts from my past and prepare me for a better future.
Florence
Florence has a global narrative that has helped me cope with an ending relationship. The mechanics are intrinsically linked to building the relationship, letting it go... and ultimately finding yourself
Destiny/Destiny 2
Wielding space magic to fight back the Darkness is incredibly empowering, and the social aspect of the game has given the opportunity for great friendships.
Hollow Knight
I find that Hollow Knight is incredibly relaxing and atmospheric with some of the most beautiful, soothing music I have ever heard. Once the game opens up you feel as
Persona 5
One of the most life affirming games I have ever played. There is a strong emphasis on recovering from trauma, the power of friendship and trust, overcoming hardships. The game
Deceiving oneself and others in “One Thousand Lies”
Author: Devonis This is a guest post and does not represent the views of CheckPoint. Over the last few days I played a Visual Novel named “One Thousand Lies”. Developed by