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Tag Archives: games done right
Magical Diary reviewed – why this game is truly magical
In the interests of full disclosure, this was a free review copy we were sent by indie developer and long-time reader Georgina Bensley, who thought this game would be a good fit for The Border House. There was, however, no … Continue reading
Posted in Casual Games, PC Games
Tagged female characters, games done right, Hanako Games, inclusivity, life simulators, Magical Diary, reviews
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Games Done Right: Choice of the Dragon
Edit: Turns out, we’ve already reviewed this game and I’m a totally forgetful person and wrote about it again. Please read Brinstar’s full review of the game here! Choice of the Dragon is a text-based multiple choice roleplaying game that … Continue reading
Posted in Casual Games, Mobile Games
Tagged Choice of the Dragon, echo bazaar, games done right, gender, sexism
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Games done right: Echo Bazaar
One of the sad things about a blog like The Border House is how much of our time we have to spend criticizing. If we’re not careful, that can lead to a negative atmosphere or to people labelling us as … Continue reading
Posted in Casual Games
Tagged crossdressing, echo bazaar, games done right, gender, sexuality, social games
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