"What is it saying? Hmm, I can't seem to understand its crazy pie language..."
In all of my hobbies, there is a rare phenomenon that I am always on the lookout for. One of the greatest pleasures in life for me is to feel a true sense of comfort. Sometimes that can be as simple as cuddling up in my bed and being wrapped around my blanket like I am Shimarin during a cold evening. Other times it could be consuming a dish made by my mother that tastes like home in each and every bite. In actual media though, the sensation is ultimately quite rare, often fleeting, and hard to describe what is at the source of giving me said emotion. In the world of video games, I would say Atelier Rorona is one of those few titles that give me this heartwarming and transcendental experience. If I had to pinpoint what factors play in the greatest part of this, I'm actually rather unsure what that would be. The adorable and charming characters are certainly major players in it though. Their funny banter between one another, the running gags that define their relationships, their heartfelt and real dialogue, all of it gives me a joyous feeling. Even with the time-sensitive goals, and gameplay battle mechanics present, my overwhelming feeling during my playthrough of Rorona was comfort. Knocking out small tasks, meeting wonderful people, learning about the colorful universe before me, all of it brought relaxation and a pleasant mellowness out of me. It is something I won't ever be able to willingly recreate, and I am at peace with that. It created a foundation of interest and love for this series in a single game. Even if they don't match the same heights for my soulful recuperation, they will give me their own slice of comfort to relish in. And for me, that is one of the single most enjoyable reasons to play video games as a whole. To get an enjoyment like none other, because the game gave you something you longed for.
We hereby award: The Gold Seal of Excellence
In all of my hobbies, there is a rare phenomenon that I am always on the lookout for. One of the greatest pleasures in life for me is to feel a true sense of comfort. Sometimes that can be as simple as cuddling up in my bed and being wrapped around my blanket like I am Shimarin during a cold evening. Other times it could be consuming a dish made by my mother that tastes like home in each and every bite. In actual media though, the sensation is ultimately quite rare, often fleeting, and hard to describe what is at the source of giving me said emotion. In the world of video games, I would say Atelier Rorona is one of those few titles that give me this heartwarming and transcendental experience. If I had to pinpoint what factors play in the greatest part of this, I'm actually rather unsure what that would be. The adorable and charming characters are certainly major players in it though. Their funny banter between one another, the running gags that define their relationships, their heartfelt and real dialogue, all of it gives me a joyous feeling. Even with the time-sensitive goals, and gameplay battle mechanics present, my overwhelming feeling during my playthrough of Rorona was comfort. Knocking out small tasks, meeting wonderful people, learning about the colorful universe before me, all of it brought relaxation and a pleasant mellowness out of me. It is something I won't ever be able to willingly recreate, and I am at peace with that. It created a foundation of interest and love for this series in a single game. Even if they don't match the same heights for my soulful recuperation, they will give me their own slice of comfort to relish in. And for me, that is one of the single most enjoyable reasons to play video games as a whole. To get an enjoyment like none other, because the game gave you something you longed for.
We hereby award: The Gold Seal of Excellence