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Open world nature of Elden Ring: Part 1
(Big spoiler warning, as discussing exploration for this game is to examine its locations, and the most significant element of exploration is the element of surprise, which this game provides in abundance, so if you plan on playing this ever in the future, you can stop here.) One of the most successful games released after…
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Exploring Freedom and Narrative in Open-World Games
While there is considerable debate over the genesis of the open-world genre due to its varied interpretations, there’s a collective agreement that GTA 3 set an exemplary standard, giving us the definition for modern-day open-world games. Executive producer Sam Houser describes GTA 3 as ‘Zelda meets Goodfellas’, a fitting title for a game with a…
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Creating your narrative
My fascination towards video games increased after witnessing the degree of freedom provided to the player in an open-world game called Grand Theft Auto Vice City. I had dabbled with video games before with games like Roadrash, Lion King, Hercules, and Dave 2D, just off the top of my head. However, a game that offers…