Spotlight: Bulletstorm's scoring, Katawa Shoujo, a hitchhiker's guide to Skyrim, and more

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Saturday, January 21, 2012

BulletstormThe Community Spotlight features some of the best unedited articles that didn't quite make the front page. This week, we examine Bulletstorm's dynamic scoring system, discuss a unique dating simulation, spend some quality time with the PlayStation Vita, and take a stroll through Skyrim. Join us!


Bulletstorm's scoring system: More than just flashing numbers
By Michael Moore
Bulletstorm is known for its gory, explosive shooting. But Michael argues that the points players earn for particularly stylish kills are more than just gamification; they're a way to encourage you to play creatively. By emphasizing use of environmental hazards and combinations, Bulletstorm's action becomes much deeper. Interesting stuff.

In which I discuss Katawa Shoujo
By Daniel Lamplugh
I have zero experience with Japanese dating sims, but even I've heard of Katawa Shoujo. The twist here is that each of your potential partners has a different disability. Daniel's got the details if you're curious. 

PlayStation Vita Boston meetup impressions
By Errol Burke-Horner
I've only had one brief hands-on session with the PlayStation Vita, at last year's E3. Errol took the liberty of attending the Vita Hill Social Club in Boston, a Sony event where gamers were given some quality time with the new handheld. Click on for his account.

The resonance of tri-Ace
By Patrick Molloy
From his first experience with Valkyrie Profile to more recent titles like Resonance of Fate, Patrick takes a look back at developer tri-Ace's catalog. Patrick's one of our most knowledgeable Japanese-RPG experts, so if you've ever been curious about Star Ocean or the Tales series, give this a read.

The hitchhiker's guide to Skyrim travel
By Marcel Hoang
Taking on the role of a Tamriel travel agent, Marcel gives a guided tour of Skyrim's most notable landmarks. It blows my mind that I've played the game for more than 30 hours, and I've only been to about half the places on Marcel's list. 

 
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