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THE JOURNAL

All the stories.

Reviews, guides, summaries, essays, and notes from the workspace.

7 published stories

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Final Fantasy I Pixel Remastered: Returning to the Original Beginnings

My experience with the Warriors of Light, exploration, turn-based combat and music in Final Fantasy I Pixel Remaster.

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Final Fantasy II Pixel Remastered: A Different Direction

Named characters, Wild Rose, memorable locations and an experimental progression system in Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster.

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Final Fantasy III Pixel Remastered: Discovering a Familiar World

Jobs, airships, Eternal Wind and connections to Final Fantasy XIV made Final Fantasy III a memorable adventure.

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Final Fantasy: My Experience Through the Games and My Goal of Playing Through All the Games

How my love of Final Fantasy grew, from Lightning Returns and XIV to XV, and why I want to experience the series from its beginnings.

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Final Fantasy V Pixel Remastered: One of My Favourite Adventures

Why Bartz, Galuf, Faris, the changing worlds and expanded jobs made Final Fantasy V one of my favourite Pixel Remasters.

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Why I Love The Legend of Korra

Why I love Korra's animation, powerful action, and journey from sheltered confidence toward a deeper understanding of the world.

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What Makes Avatar: The Last Airbender Worth Watching

Why Avatar’s animation, character growth, and reflections on responsibility, grief, and self-acceptance make it worth watching.