Mega Man 9's Level Design: Studying the Rock Opera's Choreography
Join Script Routine for an analysis on Mega Man 9's amazing level design, and see how it rewards high-skilled play by turning its obstacle courses into tightly-directed dances. Dane runs through Galaxy Man's level to see how it expands simple ideas throughout its challenging level.
Dane Thomsen is the author of ZIGZAG, a sport-punk adventure in a world of electrifying mystery. With the voice of her people as her guide, Alex walks neon purple streets thrown into chaos, wielding the concussive force of her baseball bat the mighty ‘.357’ against the forces of evil. Print and kindle editions are available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093912170
In part two of Script Routine's Final Fantasy 7 commentary, we look at how the game's design frames a fast paced story through its stunning cinematic choreography, quickly discuss its versatile materia system, and learn that Barrett sure does love to hit shit.
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Dane Thomsen is the author of ZIGZAG, a sport-punk adventure in a world of electrifying mystery. With the voice of her people as her guide, Alex walks neon purple streets thrown into chaos, wielding the concussive force of her baseball bat the mighty ‘.357’ against the forces of evil. Print and kindle editions are available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093912170
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The search for the legendary Motherlode goes to sea! In part 7 of our Mega Man Legends run, Script Routine searches Kattelox's lake only to discover sky pirates, a giant sea mech, and the Game Over screen!
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Dane Thomsen is the author of ZIGZAG, a sport-punk adventure in a world of electrifying mystery. With the voice of her people as her guide, Alex walks neon purple streets thrown into chaos, wielding the concussive force of her baseball bat the mighty ‘.357’ against the forces of evil. Print and kindle editions are available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093912170
Website: https://www.danethomsen.com
Twitter: @thomsen_dane
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Following Tifa into Wall Market, the manly men at Script Routine infiltrate the pervy Don Corneo's mansion and enter a world of dazzling dresses, deep squats, and bubbly bath houses. Join us for part 5 of our Midgar series and see if we can out girly girl the competition to be the Don's bride for the evening!
Revisiting Final Fantasy 7: The Midgar Uprising Part
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Dane Thomsen is the author of ZIGZAG, a sport-punk adventure in a world of electrifying mystery. With the voice of her people as her guide, Alex walks neon purple streets thrown into chaos, wielding the concussive force of her baseball bat the mighty ‘.357’ against the forces of evil. Print and kindle editions are available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093912170
Website: https://www.danethomsen.com
Twitter: @thomsen_dane
Talk to Dan on Twitter!
@DTbigshow
Visit https://www.scriptroutine.com for essays on game and story design.
Dane Thomsen is the author of ZIGZAG, a sport-punk adventure in a world of electrifying mystery. With the voice of her people as her guide, Alex walks neon purple streets thrown into chaos, wielding the concussive force of her baseball bat the mighty ‘.357’ against the forces of evil. Print and kindle editions are available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093912170
Website: https://www.danethomsen.com
Twitter: @thomsen_dane
Talk to Dan on Twitter!
@DTbigshow
It took six episodes, but the dorks at Script Routine finally made it into Mega Man Legends' first sub dungeon! Join Dan and Dane as they explore Kattelox's deadly underground!
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Dane Thomsen is the author of ZIGZAG, a sport-punk adventure in a world of electrifying mystery. With the voice of her people as her guide, Alex walks neon purple streets thrown into chaos, wielding the concussive force of her baseball bat the mighty ‘.357’ against the forces of evil. Print and kindle editions are available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093912170
Website: https://www.danethomsen.com
Twitter: @thomsen_dane
Talk to Dan on Twitter!
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In part 9 of our Mega Man Legends run, Script Routine puts the 'rush' into 'boss rush' as we try beating the robot guarding the Lake Jyun sub dungeon over and over. Maybe the eight run will be the charm!
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Dane Thomsen is the author of ZIGZAG, a sport-punk adventure in a world of electrifying mystery. With the voice of her people as her guide, Alex walks neon purple streets thrown into chaos, wielding the concussive force of her baseball bat the mighty ‘.357’ against the forces of evil. Print and kindle editions are available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093912170
Website: https://www.danethomsen.com
Twitter: @thomsen_dane
Talk to Dan on Twitter!
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Welcome to part one of Script Routine's commentary on Mega Man Legends. Join us as Dan plays through the first two sub dungeons while Dane avoids stringing together a coherent thought on the Mega Man Universe!
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Dane Thomsen is the author of ZIGZAG, a sport-punk adventure in a world of electrifying mystery. With the voice of her people as her guide, Alex walks neon purple streets thrown into chaos, wielding the concussive force of her baseball bat the mighty ‘.357’ against the forces of evil. Print and kindle editions are available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093912170
Website: https://www.danethomsen.com
Twitter: @thomsen_dane
Talk to Dan on Twitter!
@DTbigshow
Welcome to Neuron, cadet. You're about to embark on a dangerous new mission, so we here at Script Routine have produced this handy field guide to help you survive the Chimera threat. Learn how to tame the powerful Legion and fight off the encroaching Astral Plane. Grab your gear and let's get started!
Astral Chain and it's music are the property of Nintendo and Platinum Games
Character designs by Masakazu Katsura.
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Dane Thomsen is the author of ZIGZAG, a sport-punk adventure in a world of electrifying mystery. With the voice of her people as her guide, Alex walks neon purple streets thrown into chaos, wielding the concussive force of her baseball bat the mighty ‘.357’ against the forces of evil. Print and kindle editions are available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093912170
Website: https://www.danethomsen.com
Twitter: @thomsen_dane
In the third part of Script Routine's Mega Man Legends run, Dan fights the Bonne Family fighting City hall while the media broadcasts his every failure across Kattelox! But that's ok, cuz by the end he'll line his pockets with zenny and expand his arsenal with new equipment and an arm-mounted rocket launcher. Watch out for that media spin Mega Dan!
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Dane Thomsen is the author of ZIGZAG, a sport-punk adventure in a world of electrifying mystery. With the voice of her people as her guide, Alex walks neon purple streets thrown into chaos, wielding the concussive force of her baseball bat the mighty ‘.357’ against the forces of evil. Print and kindle editions are available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093912170
Website: https://www.danethomsen.com
Twitter: @thomsen_dane
Talk to Dan on Twitter!
@DTbigshow
With Kattelox largely demolished, Script Routine continues its disastrous Mega Man Legends run. Join us in part 4 as Dan puts a stop to the Bonne family's permitted archaeological dig, kicks small dogs (into larger dogs), and tries to "dock" into doc Wily's "slip".