Analysis Paralysis: Recent Episodes
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Analysis and interpretation of media with reviews of video games, books, and anime. If you wish sci-fi reviews had more philosophical interpretation this podcast is for you.
The finest Dune game ever made has neither the license nor a following. In this episode I analyze what Imperius is all about and why you should give it a chance.
Join me and my guests Ruin and Feisty as we analyze the anime classic Princess Tutu and discuss its meaning. When is a Duck Princess really a Guitar Ninja? And what is the repercussion to fighting against or embracing your destiny?
Daniel Remar created what may be the greatest MetroidVania game ever made, but it gets overlooked because it’s Freeware. In this episode I take a look at its unique vector graphics, innovative storytelling, and stellar presentation. Spoilers galore!
In the 1990s Alpha Centauri got a 98% score in PC GAMER magazine and became one of the greatest strategy games of all time. See why this computer strategy game still holds up today thanks to its flexible gameplay and incredibly immersive storytelling.
Here we dissect the anime Violet Evergarden to try to understand why it’s so effective at making the audience feel sad and start the tears flowing. As usual the analysis is full of spoilers.
Ever notice in bad sci-fi how people start arguing about what to do and who is in charge? Isn’t there a protocol , a procedure, a hierarchy for that?
The LCG Netrunner continues to fascinate, demand high prices, and find devotion now that Fantasy Flight lost the license. Find out why it’s my pick for greatest game of all time.
Stop the useless from becoming essential! Join me as I analyze The Little Prince Animated Feature Film and discuss it's message against Instrumentalisation.
"I wouldn't want to live in Paradise if it meant being a slave." Join me for a discussion of the meaning of freedom and the search for fulfillment in exploration in the anime film "Expelled From Paradise"
Did you know that the Robots, Empire, and Foundation Series all tie in together to spell out the fate of the human race? Join me for my spoilerific analysis of Asimov's 16 book saga!