Category Archives: Games

Dark Cloud

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Karura

When the Dark Genie is awakened, the only way the Fairy King can save the world is to seal all of its buildings and people inside magical orbs called Atla. With the Atla now scattered across the world, it falls … Continue reading →

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The House in Fata Morgana

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Karura

You awaken by a fireside in an ancient mansion, a maid by yourself. You remember nothing of this place, or who you even are. The maid takes your hand and promises to help you reclaim your memories, by taking you … Continue reading →

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake vs Star Trek Picard: is more always better?

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Karura

You can’t pet the cats in FF7R. A couple of months ago, I replied to a forum thread about the games I was looking forward to in 2020. After I listed said games, I realised something – everything I’d put … Continue reading →

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Baten Kaitos

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Karura

Long ago, the ocean disappeared and humans became creatures of the sky, developing wings and living on floating islands. Although this world is mostly peaceful, the Empire of Alfard seeks to unseal an ancient dark power. Caught up in the … Continue reading →

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Final Fantasy VII Remake: Quick thoughts on the demo

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Karura

For years, the Final Fantasy Remake felt like so much vaporware. Then, in more recent times, things started moving. All memories of the disappointing 2015 gameplay video were erased with newer, more vibrant trailers. Demos at gaming conventions whetted the … Continue reading →

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Secret of Mana: Original versus remake

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Karura

I’m late to the party on Secret of Mana. Back in the days of the Wii shop, I played past the bit where the main character gets kicked out of his village, only to fail to recruit the girl early … Continue reading →

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Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Karura

The world is slowly turning to desert. Almost all timelines lead to ruin – except one. Entrusted with the mysterious White Chronicle, special agent Stocke gains the power to travel between past and future, but can even he guide the … Continue reading →

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Five Improvements We Need in Breath of the Wild 2

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Karura

With its massive world and open-ended gameplay, Breath of the Wild was a well-received game that claimed hundreds of hours in the lives in many Legend of Zelda fans. With that in mind, it’s no wonder that the trailer for … Continue reading →

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Xenoblade Chronicles

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Karura

Long ago, a war raged between two gods, the Bionis and the Mechonis. Now, those gods have fallen still, and their bodies have become home to all manner of life. On the Bionis, the humanoid Homs face continued assault from … Continue reading →

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Final Fantasy XV

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Karura

Together with his faithful retainers, Prince Noctis Lucis Caelum is on his way to get married, a move designed to secure peace between his nation and the Niflheim Empire. But all that goes horribly wrong when Niflheim attacks the Lucian … Continue reading →

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