Game Development Reference
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in the previously described categories. But games of this ilk still tie their
systemic gameplay experiences together with noninteractive sequences
that are as aligned with the Three-Act Structure as any Hollywood epic. By
providing context, structure, fictionalized motivations, and an emotional
center, predefined narrative elements prevent the game from devolving in-
to a repetitious, endless, and potentially empty-feeling experience.
99 Percent Player Story
A game design that includes characters and a world, but almost com-
pletely eschews crafted narrative structure in favor of gameplay.
Hallmarks
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No overarching story, just a world and narrative context
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No ending
per se
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Often multiple player characters with wide variety of customization
options
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Allows for “perma-death” of multiple player characters
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Emphasis on strategy and/or tactics
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Sometimes multiplayer-only
Examples
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League of Legends
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Titanfall
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Team Fortress 1
and
2
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SimCity
series
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The Sims series
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Civilization
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Mortal Kombat
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Dead or Alive
series
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Super Smash Brothers
series
