Cara Outar-Contributor

Staff Writer

Contributor

February, 2023
JRPG, PS4, Nintendo Switch
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About Cara Outar

Cara is a graduate of NYU's Game Design program with a love for all things narrative and gaming. 

Favorite Console

PS4. 

Favorite Games

Disco Elysium, Yakuza 0, Persona 4, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Final Fantasy 10, Devil May Cry 5, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, NieR Replicant, Uncharted 2.

Industry Focus

Cara loves examining games from a story lens, with a particular focus on RPGs. 

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Persona 5 Tactica's Quest System is a Welcome Lesson in Strategy

Persona 5 Tactica lets its combat mechanics truly shine through its quest system, with one-turn mission parameters relying on careful strategy.

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How Like a Dragon Gaiden Dispels the Negative Stigma Around Asset Reuse

Though asset reuse holds a negative stigma, the Like a Dragon series has proven it can be both a successful and sustainable approach to game design.

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Comparing Like a Dragon Gaiden's Agent and Yakuza Styles

Like a Dragon Gaiden gives Kiryu new gadgets up his sleeve, but that doesn't mean the Dragon of Dojima's classic way of fighting should be ignored.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden's Hell Team Rumble Is as Chaotic as It Is Fun

Like a Dragon Gaiden's Hell Arena offers a fantastic all-out brawl experience in Hell Team Rumble, bringing familiar allies into the fray.

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Why The Day Before Is Still Delisted on Steam Weeks From Launch

Fntastic's open world survival MMO game The Day Before remains delisted on Steam just weeks before it is set to release on November 10.

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Why Kingdom Hearts Fans Should Keep an Eye on Luminous Realms

Kingdom Hearts-inspired ARPG Luminous Realms is being created by solo developer Yahya Danboos, harkening to the nostalgic elements of the series.

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New Pokemon Gen 5 Games Would Have a Lot of Options to Choose From

There are quite a few paths for The Pokemon Company to take if the Unova region will soon return in a standalone title.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Teal Mask Honors Nemona's Legacy in Two Big Ways

Though Nemona herself is absent from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Teal Mask, a few of the DLC's NPCs honor her as a character.

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How Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Compare to Past Games With Difficulty

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's open-world formula sets its difficulty apart from its predecessors, both for better and for worse.

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One Handy Persona 5 Royal Mechanic Seems Like a Shoo-In for Persona 6

A useful exploration mechanic seen in Persona 5 and its Royal counterpart could be successful and offer a lot if reprised in Persona 6.

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Genres That Persona Spinoffs Should Try After Persona 5 Tactica

If Atlus continues its trend of Persona spinoffs before and after P6, there are a few genres that the IP could tackle after Persona 5 Tactica.

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Persona 5 Tactica's Place on the Timeline Explained

The details that are currently surrounding Persona 5 Tactica's story hint towards the spin-off's placement on the greater Persona 5 timeline.

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Naughty Dog's New IP Will Likely Break a Big Pattern

Rumors surrounding a Naughty Dog sci-fi game could mark a divergence from the pattern set up by the company's recent releases.

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Persona 5 Tactica Needs to Tread Carefully With One Rumored DLC

Leaks surrounding Persona 5 Tactica's DLC would require a careful approach in its narrative if one pivotal character was to return.

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The Next Animal Crossing Should Give Players More Control Over One Thing

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' successor could increase players' customization abilities in one key way, helping to amplify their themes.

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The Last of Us Part 2's Brutality was a Double-Edged Sword

The violence of The Last of Us Part 2 sought to amplify the story's themes, though many considered its execution a double-edged sword.

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Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica Share One Good Trait that P6 Should Have

The announcements of Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica reveal a key similarity that Persona 6 could adopt in its own release.

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How the Next Animal Crossing Can Improve CJ and Flick

Two fan favorites from Animal Crossing: New Horizons could return in the series' next entry, sporting more influence on the title's mechanics.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Successor Could Benefit from One Persona Feature

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' successor could take inspiration from a Persona 5 feature, helping players earn bells and interact with the community.

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Naughty Dog's Continued Commitment to Single-Player is a Good Sign

News surfacing over Naughty Dog's development of "a brand new single-player experience" points towards the company's commitment to its roots.