Survival horror is a tricky genre to develop for. Immersion is even more important to the genre than it is elsewhere. A single misstep will take players out of the… Read more »
Author: Steffen Schwarz
Mapping Around Mediocrity Classic Review – Immersion and emptiness in “Fallout 3”
Open world games are extremely popular in modern gaming. This genre allows players to become absorbed into the world through a higher degree of freedom. One of the best companies… Read more »
Mapping Around Mediocrity: Companionship Over Combat
Valentine’s day is just around the corner. It’s a day where we appreciate our relationships, and express gratitude towards those that have stuck by our sides. This can also be… Read more »
Mapping Around Mediocrity: Show, Don’t Tell
The idea of “show, don’t tell” is important to visual media. To have a story play out in front of a viewer not only gives them a clearer vision of… Read more »
Mapping Around Mediocrity: The Importance of Character Creation
Video games are the most expressive medium of the modern age, allowing players to show a new side of themselves through an on-screen avatar. This is no more apparent than… Read more »
Mapping Around Mediocrity: How Beautiful Worlds Distract From Mediocre Gameplay
You’ve recently completed a new game. Your feelings are distasteful. You sit in your chair, wondering how this story could even be published, or how gameplay so bland and boring… Read more »