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…2 min read·Mar 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…3 min read·Mar 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…2 min read·Mar 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…2 min read·Mar 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…2 min read·Feb 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…2 min read·Feb 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…2 min read·Feb 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…2 min read·Feb 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…2 min read·Jan 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…2 min read·Jan 19, 2021----