Liam Triforce

This is a retrospective on Skyward Sword that chronicles my decade-long journey with the game, how it has run parallel with the development of my own wisdom, and how its messages about love remind me of why I continue to fight. Originally published April 4, 2022.

A personal video on what I love about the classic era of Sonic, and why I have made peace with the fact that it will forever remain in the past. Originally published February 17, 2022.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess teaches us about the responsibility of wielding power, and what power can do to those that do not know courage. Originally published December 18, 2021.

A casual and nostalgic reflection on the Nintendo GameCube, what it meant to me, and where it stands in the history of its medium. If I didn't mention [insert game here], that's because I either forgot or didn't feel it was important to the thesis of the video. Originally published October 29, 2021.

This is a retrospective on The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - my favorite game of all time. Originally published September 12, 2021.

We need to be careful, Jill. Every resident in this house is evil. This is an analysis of Resident Evil 7 and Village, from the perspective of a concerned parent. Much like Ethan Winters. Originally published June 24, 2021.

Doom gave players the tools to weaponize its namesake. Here's how they managed to do it for almost 30 years. Originally published May 27, 2021.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater did a lot for skateboarding and game design, and the franchise was once highly regarded. This video analyzes the series' impact, fall from grace, and everything in between. Originally published April 15, 2021.

In the past, I've discussed how trading quests and seeking out information can shape areas in a Zelda game. For Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, Hidemaro Fujibayashi and his team chose to implement their incredible new ideas and mechanics around this philosophy in an effort to channel the original Zelda. The result is a wildly entertaining, challenging, puzzling, and ultimately enjoyable couple of games that don't get the attention they deserve. They're not perfect, but they represent a leap of faith for the developers, and for the rest of the series. Originally published March 14, 2021.

Discussing the impact the music of Donkey Kong Country has had on the series, and ourselves. Originally published February 11, 2021.

Discussing the music of Half-Life, and what the silence in-between songs did for the series, and us. Originally published December 13, 2020.

After busting through the inaccessibility of a first playthrough, Majora's Mask is an endlessly rewarding video game that made me comfortable with finality. Originally published November 28, 2020.

The original Luigi's Mansion is a timeless classic that defines the term "replayable". But its initial impression on critics wasn't great, and it had to develop a cult following later on. Next Level Games then adapted the series into something brilliant of their own that could survive in the modern era. This video aims to discuss, critique, and otherwise document the evolution of Luigi's Mansion. Originally published October 19, 2020.

On a platform full of videos about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, I attempt to say something new. This is yet another Ocarina of Time retrospective, delving into its design, narrative, and impact in my own way. Originally published October 5, 2020.

This summer, I played through three Persona games for the first time. Here are my unfiltered, very casual reactions to the games that single-handedly conditioned me to RPGs, and changed my life altogether. This isn't a very analytical video - this is just me reflecting on some games I really enjoyed. Originally published August 30, 2020.

In 1993, Doom became one of the world's first immersive video games, and we can attribute a lot of that to Bobby Prince's score. Today, Mick Gordon has adapted the diversity of Doom's soundtrack in a slew of unorthodox and incredible ways. This video explores how Mick was able to do this, what it adds to both games, and why his compositions were so important. Originally published August 4, 2020.

Analyzing Team Fortress 2's impact and discussing its timeless mechanical depth, personality, and more. Originally published June 18, 2020.

Examining Sonic R's weird yet enjoyable feedback loop that was buried underneath an incredibly rough exterior, as well as taking a trip down memory lane. Originally published May 17, 2020.

Examining Half-Life Alyx, its place in the Half-Life series, and its potential impact on video games as a medium. Originally published April 24, 2020.

A retrospective on the music of Sonic, discussing the main series' evolution in sound, its impact, and its legacy. Originally published March 18, 2020.

Examining the Metroid Prime trilogy, its evolution, and everything in between. Originally published February 18, 2020.

Portal, as a series, has left an astounding impact on the world in many ways and is both a gateway into gaming and one of the most intelligent games that a player of any skill level can enjoy. This video aims to address why that is. Originally published December 25, 2019. The audio is this one is unbalanced and rough due to microphone issues. This was my last video recorded with the Blue Snowball (which is now completely broken). Future videos feature the Audio Technica 2020 USB.

Examining Link's Awakening's design, message and remake in an effort to understand the impact it has left on the world. Originally published October 10, 2019. I don't think the final third of this video holds up very well.

A Link to the Past is often cited as the "definitive" Zelda. And while that is an easy conclusion to draw considering its place in the series, in this video I'll attempt to explain WHY the game has held up. Originally published September 11, 2019.

A look back at the Pikmin series, discussing how it portrays war and death, and how it redefines the RTS genre. No stone on PNF-404 will be left unturned. The only catch? I played Pikmin for the first time eight months ago. Originally published August 9, 2019.

In this video, I analyze Minecraft's soundtrack in an effort to understand why we connect with it so well. Originally published July 8, 2019.

The "worst" Zelda game? Maybe, maybe not. But Zelda 2 had an important role in the series, and its potential shines through in most areas. Keyword being "most". Originally published July 1, 2019.

HEALTH composed the music for Max Payne 3, and not only does it ease you into their unique discography - it also attempts to help you identify with Max through sound. In this video, I'll be explaining how they accomplished this. Originally published June 1, 2019.

An exhaustive analysis of the Half-Life series, discussing just why it deserves to be revered and remembered today. This video took a very long time to make, and for good reason. Originally published May 16, 2019.

You guys recommended the game. What did I think? Well, as someone who mastered the original game's archaic design...it left a lot to be desired. Originally published April 27, 2019.

Examining the Epic Mickey series: a strange mixture of immersive sim and 3D platformer. The original game is a curious piece of my childhood, and I've been eager to revisit it ever since it launched a decade ago. Originally published February 26, 2019.

Pac-Man World 2 has a unique stance on 100% completion that hearkens back to the mentality of going for a high-score. And I adore that. But I also realized upon revisiting the game (for the millionth time) that it needs a ton of work. Originally published January 27, 2019.

I love Sonic Riders. The only problem? I only love it because I figured everything out on my own. The game doesn't teach you anything. I'm here to explain why I believe Sonic Riders flopped upon release, but also what makes it worth holding in high regard. Originally published September 29, 2018.