Mindmap: Game Design as Narrative Architecture
Examples of the games:
Embedded Narratives:
Example Game: “The Last of Us” – A strong narrative-driven game where the story of survival embedded into the gameplay.
Emergent Narratives:
Example Game: “The Sims” – A player’s actions can unique personal stories from the interactions between characters.
Environmental Storytelling:
Example Game: “Dark Souls” – Minimalistic approach to direct storytelling, leaving the story be pieced together through the environment and item descriptions.
Interactive Storytelling:
Example Game: “Detroit: Become Human” – Choices dramatically alter the story, with multiple endings based on decisions made throughout the game.
