Jacob RolsonMy Thoughts on Game ValuesWhen we discussed game values the past few weeks, I had a lot of ideas hit me. I didn’t want to make my game complicated, but I wanted to…Mar 26, 2021Mar 26, 2021
Jacob RolsonMy Experience with BioshockI recently played Irrational Games’ Bioshock released in 2007. It was my first time ever playing the game, even if it was thirteen years…Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021
Jacob RolsonGRIS: Dealing with traumaI played GRIS and I really enjoyed it. GRIS tells a story about a young girl who searches for her voice as she deals with traumatic events…Mar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021
Jacob RolsonSoulsbourne : Hard, but fair.I took a look at this weeks readings. Conscious game design. I thought why, FromSoft’s Souls titles (including Bloodbourne) fit perfectly…Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
Jacob RolsonSilent Hill : A Masterpiece of the Survival Horror GenreSilent Hill holds many great memories for me. It’s a game I come back to again and again. One of the most memorable aspects of the game is…Feb 24, 2021Feb 24, 2021
Jacob RolsonBlasphemous: Death MechanicsI’ve recently started playing Team 17’s Blasphemous after I picked it up last summer. The one thing that drew me to this game was the…Feb 16, 2021Feb 16, 2021
Jacob RolsonHalo 3 Raytracing ModI was looking through the gamescores site and it wasn’t all that useful so I picked out one of my favorite mods I’ve seen. Halo 3 is a…Feb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2021
Jacob RolsonDOOM ETERNAL: FPS at its’ coreAh, DOOM. This game never changes. I recently finished Doom Eternal and I was pleased at how I felt after completing the game. In an…Feb 3, 2021Feb 3, 2021
Jacob RolsonHotline Miami: A Most Addicting Combo SystemYes, I know. “But Jake, Hotline Miami is a nine year old game in 2021!” Great games stand the test of time. This is a cult classic. I’ve…Jan 27, 2021Jan 27, 2021
Jacob RolsonDarkest Dungeon: StressI have been playing an indie title on and off for about two years. That game is Darkest Dungeon, which mashes dungeon crawler mechanics…Jan 19, 2021Jan 19, 2021