An Ode to Video Game Maps

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AurumAlex
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Wizard101 (2008)
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Maps are ubiquitous in video games. Some are better than others. All of them are special to me. Why is that?

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You can read the original essay here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hCdhfj2O03Y7PlwSpxgqFG3OGDCSoMACR5nGVz8XKtM/edit?usp=sharing

Credits:
All footage not credited captured by myself.

Wizard101 Doodle Map Update Notes: https://www.wizard101.com/game/community/updatenotes/fallupdate2022
Empyrea, Part 1 Map from Atmoplex: https://x.com/theatmoplex/status/921224525743665152
Khrysalis, Part Map from BlueSparx: https://www.wizard101central.com/forums/showthread.php?399528-Teleporting-to-Specific-Locations-on-the-Map
Phantom Hourglass Footage from Sirloin:    • The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - F...  
Oracle of Seasons Dungeon Map from Zelda Wiki: https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Sword_&_Shield_Maze

Wizard101 OST from Atmoplex:    / @theatmoplex  
TLOZ: Echoes of Wisdom OST from Rixco:    • Eldin Temple - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes...  
Ys IX OST from Falcom Music Channel:    • Ys IX -Monstrum NOX- OST - Marionette, Mar...  

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