Tag: narrative games
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Itch.io Games as a Tool for Self-Expression and Societal Commentary: Review(s)
I would like to take you on a journey to the land of itch.io’s free games. By “free,” I don’t mean free-to-play – I mean games with no monetization whatsoever. And by “games”, I mean specifically games with something to say, targeting games with societal and/or mental-health-related commentary. I believe that money changes what we…
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The jubilation of life, told through death – Powerful narrative of What Remains of Edith Finch
Here’s why I think the powerful, interactive narrative of What Remains of Edith Finch is one of gaming’s finest, be it a “mere” walking simulator or not.
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Life Is Strange: True Colors – Are There Colors We Haven’t Already Seen?
Life Is Strange shows its true colors when it comes to game design but along with a bigger price tag, it is met with bigger expectations.
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Estrangement in Digital Games – Killing for Entertainment and Cognitive Dissonance in Spec Ops: The Line
As in literature and film, estrangement in games reinvigorates perception and returns a forgotten essence of things
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The Almighty Protagonist as Unreliable Narrator: Narrative Concepts for Understanding Digital Games
Ways of telling stories can be highlighted through comparing narrative tools in videogames and literature.
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Her Story Has Already Come to an End, But Now It Begins Anew
For the narrative enthusiast, complex storytelling far outweighs the clunky combat in Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
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1979 Revolution: Black Friday
The occasionally clunky AI and animation do not do justice to the well crafted drama and compelling voice acting.