Author Archives: Karura

Final Fantasy Play Time Analysis

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Karura

Whilst trying to get an estimate of how long I’d need to set aside to play Final Fantasy Type-0, I found myself on the website How Long to Beat. I soon found myself fascinated by the statistics on offer, and … Continue reading →

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Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Karura

Back in the day, my relationship with the original PS2 release of Final Fantasy XII was as brief as it was disappointing. Long gone were the days when the release of each new FF game was cause for anticipation and … Continue reading →

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To The Moon/Finding Paradise

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Karura

SigCorp is a company with a remarkable technology. For people on their deathbeds, they promise the fulfilment of any wish – thanks to a machine that lets its trained operators work backwards through the memories of a client, allowing their … Continue reading →

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The Red Turtle

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Karura

When a storm leaves our nameless protagonist shipwrecked on a desert island, he naturally turns all of his efforts to escaping his plight. Unfortunately, every raft he builds is destroyed by a giant red turtle whenever he sets out to … Continue reading →

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Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Karura

On a distant island live the Iorph – an ageless race of pale haired ethereal beauties also known as the Clan of the Separated. They spend their days weaving their thoughts and memories into a special cloth as Hibiol, and … Continue reading →

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Mary and the Witch’s Flower

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Karura

Mary and the Witch’s Flower is the first film from Studio Ponoc, a breakaway from Studio Ghibli. With that in mind, it’s no wonder that the film looks and feels very much like a Ghibli title. It’s based on The … Continue reading →

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Mini-Editorial: When is a game truly completed?

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Karura

I have this thing about finishing games I’ve started, even the ones I didn’t enjoy that much. I have unfinished games stretching back 10-15 years that I fully intend to complete someday. I have games that were a chore to … Continue reading →

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New Little King’s Story

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Karura

I love kingdom building games. I enjoy developing my realm, getting my citizens happy, exploiting natural resources, and so forth. I’m not so much a fan of the inevitable wars with other kingdoms, but I’ll put up with them if … Continue reading →

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Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha versus … Raidou Kuzunoha?

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Karura

  Every protagonist worth his salt needs a feline companion. In the sprawling SMT franchise, the Raidou Kuzunoha games stand out for being a bit different. With real time battles and in-field exploration using demon abilities, the two PS2 games … Continue reading →

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The Four Classic Chinese Novels

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Karura

Eighteen years ago, I collected a much coveted PS2 system on release, and had to choose a game to go with it. I picked Dynasty Warriors 2 as the best of a limited selection, and ended up rather enjoying. One … Continue reading →

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