Maris Crane

19 posts published

A Deeply Subjective Look at Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

A Deeply Subjective Look at Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

The power of a new emotional directness

Fear and Hunger and Safe Rooms

Fear and Hunger and Safe Rooms

A brief respite from fear

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 12

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 12

Post-holiday play

Why Does Playing The Sims 4 Make Me Feel Empty Inside?

Why Does Playing The Sims 4 Make Me Feel Empty Inside?

When a beloved franchise changes drastically, gamers can feel left behind

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP: Issue 8

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP: Issue 8

What our team is playing, you might want to check out too!

What is Elden Ring About?

What is Elden Ring About?

Is Elden Ring about ambiguity...or is it simply ambiguous?

The One Thing I Want To See in Civilization 7

The One Thing I Want To See in Civilization 7

Examining the leader screens in previous Civilization games and hopes for the upcoming installment

Tranquility in the Eye of the Storm

Tranquility in the Eye of the Storm

Akka Arrh is chaos, but in the most addicting ways possible

The Real Story of Immortality, Explained

Read if you dare

Crafting Pentiment's Medieval Narrative

Crafting Pentiment's Medieval Narrative

We sit down with narrative designer Zoe Fraznick for an in-depth interview

Stardew Valley and Pathologic: Two Sides Of The Same Coin

Stardew Valley and Pathologic: Two Sides Of The Same Coin

The cute farming sim and plague survival horror have more in common than you might think

Cities: Skylines is Stardew Valley for City Slickers

Cities: Skylines is Stardew Valley for City Slickers

How a change in perspective reveals the laid-back side to city-building sims

Revisiting Dishonored 10 Years Later

Revisiting Dishonored 10 Years Later

Celebrating the iconic immersive sim on the eve of its 10th anniversary

Every Level in Dishonored, Ranked

Every Level in Dishonored, Ranked

In a game full of spectacular levels, which one’s the best?

Thymesia Is Brutal, Fast-Paced Fun

Thymesia Is Brutal, Fast-Paced Fun

Come for the combat, stay for the atmosphere

Pathologic 2 As Comfort Media

Pathologic 2 As Comfort Media

Finding comfort in the least likely game

Perfect Tides: Aching Teenage Nostalgia

Perfect Tides: Aching Teenage Nostalgia

The SUPERJUMP team relives thorny teenage years we'd rather forget

What Does It Mean When a Game Uses Art Deco?

What Does It Mean When a Game Uses Art Deco?

A discussion on the significance of art deco in video games

Every Area in Elden Ring, Ranked

Every Area in Elden Ring, Ranked

Exploring the best of The Lands Between