James O’Connor

24 posts published

WordPlayer: The Suicide of Rachel Foster's Story Doesn't Work, But I 100% Completed It Anyway

WordPlayer: The Suicide of Rachel Foster's Story Doesn't Work, But I 100% Completed It Anyway

What motivates us to play mediocre games?

WordPlayer: The Drifter's Casual Aussie-ness Is a Delight

WordPlayer: The Drifter's Casual Aussie-ness Is a Delight

Understated Australia

WordPlayer: Wildermyth Lays Bare the False Promises of AI Storytelling

WordPlayer: Wildermyth Lays Bare the False Promises of AI Storytelling

The human touch is telling

WordPlayer: The Hundred Line Subverts – but Also Respects – the Auteur

WordPlayer: The Hundred Line Subverts – but Also Respects – the Auteur

Something new from familiar histories

WordPlayer: Old Skies and the Story of Wadjet Eye Games

WordPlayer: Old Skies and the Story of Wadjet Eye Games

Be kind, please rewind

WordPlayer: Expelled! Reinvents The Morality Meter

WordPlayer: Expelled! Reinvents The Morality Meter

Embrace your naughtiness

WordPlayer: I’m Still Thinking About The Diploma In Unpacking

WordPlayer: I’m Still Thinking About The Diploma In Unpacking

Examining the best piece of video game narrative design in years

WordPlayer: Life is Strange: Double Exposure Makes Me Miss Episodic Releases

WordPlayer: Life is Strange: Double Exposure Makes Me Miss Episodic Releases

Are episodes the way to go?

WordPlayer: Broken Sword Reminds Me Who I Am

WordPlayer: Broken Sword Reminds Me Who I Am

One of the most human games I've ever played

Ace Attorney Investigations 2: The Waiting Game

Ace Attorney Investigations 2: The Waiting Game

Catching up with an icon 13 years later

The Nintendo Switch Is Not Outdated

The Nintendo Switch Is Not Outdated

Appreciating the here and now

WordPlayer: Closer The Distance's Empathy Toolbox Is Deeper Than Embodiment

WordPlayer: Closer The Distance's Empathy Toolbox Is Deeper Than Embodiment

Empathy as interaction

Astro Bot's Beautiful Nostalgia Extends Beyond PlayStation

Astro Bot's Beautiful Nostalgia Extends Beyond PlayStation

Getting the fundamentals right

WordPlayer: Nobody Wants To Die Shows the Possibilities – and Limitations – of Detective Adventures

WordPlayer: Nobody Wants To Die Shows the Possibilities – and Limitations – of Detective Adventures

Follow the clues, if you can

Hands-On Preview: Ace Attorney Investigations is More Essential Than I Remembered

Hands-On Preview: Ace Attorney Investigations is More Essential Than I Remembered

A preview of the first three cases from the remake

WordPlayer: Wide Ocean Big Jacket Is A Perfect One-Hour Game

WordPlayer: Wide Ocean Big Jacket Is A Perfect One-Hour Game

A full life, but small

WordPlayer: Indika and the Possibilities in Weirdness

WordPlayer: Indika and the Possibilities in Weirdness

A game that takes players on a profound and surreal journey as a nun

Citizen Sleeper 2: Hands-On Preview and Interview with Gareth Damian Martin

Citizen Sleeper 2: Hands-On Preview and Interview with Gareth Damian Martin

Martin talks to James O'Connor about the stress, solidarity, and sequels

WordPlayer: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney And The "Dream Job"

WordPlayer: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney And The "Dream Job"

A game about finding your true calling

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 20

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 20

RPGs abound, with a side of monkey business

Resident Evil 4 Remake Is Anxiety-Friendly Horror

Resident Evil 4 Remake Is Anxiety-Friendly Horror

A comforting sort of horror

Somerville Bears the Heavy Weight of Unreasonable Expectation

Somerville Bears the Heavy Weight of Unreasonable Expectation

Expectation can be a cruel master, and so is the case for Somerville

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow Review

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow Review

What's going on in the quiet town of Bewley?

Immortality Review: Profound Footage

Immortality Review: Profound Footage

A phenomenal piece of design