Landstalker is like Alundra, if you've played that before. I almost put it on the list, but Digital Devil Saga beat it out.
As much as you may want to believe that was Joel's reasoning, it wasn't. All he wanted was his "baby girl" back in his arms.
You seriously thought this was his thought process? Joel's actions were driven purely by the need for his daughter figure. He didn't have the time to rationalize the ethical ramifications of his decisions in his head. He wouldn't have done so even if he had the time. He's not that kind of guy.
All we need to know I'd that, in the end, even Joel felt guilty for Deceiving Ellie. Even he knew, deep down, that what he was doing was wrong.
Morality can't be lost if it's written into the fabric of the universe. There is no ceasing of good/bad, because man made institutions do not determine these qualities. All of the characters in the game may have been motivated by selfish desires. Joel definitely is.
But I think he knew that it's what "Ellie would have wanted" and I think it's the game's opinion by the end that his choice is not to be praised. Understood and sympathized with? ...
Ellie's never been one to believe lies, and she wants to contribute to saving mankind. Who is Joel to rob that from her?
Joel didn't ethically ponder his situation, so honestly neither can we. But by observing his decision we do know he made his call through possesiveness. He never cared about mankind's future and his lie to Ellie was only to avoid hurt for him. Letting Ellie give up her life for mankind, even if it meant her death, would have been more loving.
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I've argued that Bioshock Infinite is actually an argument for faith, although it's definitely an attack on organized self-rightoeus religion.
I'm not one to judge, but my immediate impressions is that from a faith persepective, this "Christian" has built an idol out of his own belief systems. Enough to get offended at a game that hasn't even completed its narrative circle yet. How can he claim to know the game's opinion on God, faith, and reli...
Furthermore, I'd refrain from judging a game's ideas/political opinions before saying the company behind it has a "not-so rational set in their ways style of thinking," especially if you haven't even played the game.
Having played Infinite, I can tell you that it is not overly simplistic in its critique of politics.
There's a lot more to both Bioshock 1 and Infinite's critique on organized religion and politics than splicers spouting nonsense.
Thanks for all the positive feedback, everyone.
Agreed, but for the story alone.
Dude, it's just my opinion. No need to get angry.
Agreed! I like narratives that are purposely vauge; alhtough I don't think that's how most people are.
Like my article says, this film is helmed directly by Ubisoft, and has Michael Fassbender in a lead role. If any movie is going to do well, it will be this one.
Smoke all you want Snake, you're going to die anyway. LoL.
Thank you! I love exploring the hidden lives of characters, so writing this piece was a blast!
There's also a sequel to Mystical Ninja, but it's 2D sidescrolling, and I didn't find it nearly as enjoyable.