The Ludonarrative Podcast

In this month's episode of the Ludonarrative Podcast, Blake and Preston bounce around ideas about the minimalist masterpiece "Thomas Was Alone" (2012). Thomas Was Alone tells its stories through its characters, and its characters are revealed through their game mechanics. This game, designed by Mike Bithell, is the quintessential example of how narration alone can imply an entire world into gameplay.

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In this month's episode of the Ludonarrative Podcast, Blake and Preston spend time unraveling the hauntingly beautiful "Shadow of the Colossus" (2005). This game, designed by Fumito Ueda, adheres to the design principle, "design by subtraction." The game's mechanics come alive, even today, as we anticipate the forthcoming redesigned release for the PS4. Check back with Epilogue this month for more on "Shadow of the Colossus."

Blake and Preston break down how Brothers' dual-stick mechanic enhances the storyline throughout the game.