Zelda: BotW
The next day, I set to work helping the Gerudo people. I start with a young girl eager to grow a garden, but something—or someone—is polluting the water. After investigating, I discover the culprit: a woman casually tossing melon rinds into the oasis. She agrees to stop, but
God of War (2018)
A blistering cold slammed into me, sharper than any blade. Snow and jagged ice stretched endlessly in every direction. Helheim was every bit as wretched as I had imagined. The frigid air bit into my skin, seeping into my bones. All around, the whispers of the dead coiled like serpents,
Zelda: BotW
Leaving the palace behind, I made my way to the Sand Seal Stable and prepared for the journey. The sun was beginning its descent, painting the dunes in gold as I rode across the desert toward Lookout Tower. When I arrived, I climbed to the top, where Riju stood watching
Stray
In the apartment is a companion wearing a long jacket with tropical pattern and a paille hat hitting the TV to get a better signal or make it work. This must be Momo. As I approach, Momo looks very unhappy. When we meet each other he asks what we want
Zelda: BotW
The last time I spoke with Gerudo Chief Riju, she had tasked me with infiltrating the Yiga Clan's hideout to recover her stolen heirloom… and I had failed. I couldn’t return to her empty-handed. I had to prove my worth. So I set my course back
Metroid Dread
When I land my ship on ZDR, I take an elevator into the depths of the planet to investigate a facility. As I descend, I begin to lose connection with my ship's AI, Adam. Just before losing signal, Adam instructs me to look for a network station that
Zelda: BotW
When I arrived in Goron City, I spoke with a few familiar Gorons and learned the whereabouts of their leader, known as The Boss. His home was distinctly marked, making it easy to find. As I approached the elder Goron with a large white beard and wearing an eye patch,
God of War (2018)
Wasting no time, I lift him into my arms and carry him to the boat, rowing as fast as I can. The world around me feels different now, charged with an ominous tension. Odin’s gaze is upon us. Mimir confirms my fear—there’s no doubt the All-Father
Zelda: BotW
The next day, I made my way to the cliffs above Cape Cales, the best vantage point to survey the island. The island is separated from the rest of Hyrule with sandy shores disappearing into jungle. A cliff rises up from one of the shores creating a small tabletop plateau.
Stray
I slowly pad down the decaying alley and as I approach the humanoid figure I realize it is a robot. It is tall and lanky with thin limbs and a boxy head. The moment it sees me, it freezes—then making slow inching footsteps backwards it activates an alarm and
Zelda: BotW
The next day, I come across a herd of wild horses grazing in the fields along the base of Mount Rhoam north of the Tabantha Bridge Stable. Normally, I wouldn’t give them much thought, but one in particular caught my eye—an all-black stallion with a sleek, powerful
Zelda: BotW
I guide my horse along the wooded paths just beyond the edge of Hateno Village, following a road that bends gently around a high ridge. Below, the land drops away into the still waters of Lake Jarrah. The forest here is scattered and uneven—clusters of trees broken by open