The story loops, twists and contorts, and
these shifting narrative perspectives also affect the gameplay, to the point where entirely new mechanics strong enough to carry an entire game are added 20, 30 or 40 hours in.
Not exact matches
Narrated by each character in
shifting turns, «Mudbound» presents a fascinating exercise in
perspective and
narrative focus, weaving in and out of the two families» stories and the constantly changing dynamics of dominance and dependence, all of it set against a backdrop of poverty and the unforgiving forces of nature.
There are mockumentary interludes from the main players, however this means that the
narrative sections
shift from one
perspective to another.
It's a blast, with bouncy music, flamboyant costumes, a fab sense of period, and a complex
narrative interweaving of flashbacks,
shifting perspectives, public personas and private personalities with Slade as the film's slippery Charles Foster Kane.
Some ideas to consider include the non-linear structure of the
narrative, the myriad of
narrative perspectives and the frequent
shifts between time frames and
narrative voice.
This
perspective shift could work really well as a tool to surprise gamers and escape from tired
narrative cliches.
By
shifting players»
perspective from hero to victim, This War of Mine creates a new
narrative for war in a survival game.
It's worth quoting at length: «Ultimately, what I am trying to get at is that by acknowledging the idea of Zidane not assuming the role of the main character, we can get to understand the function behind the
shift of
perspectives and viewpoints in the
narrative among the main characters in Final Fantasy IX.
Without spoiling anything, let's simply say that a
shift in
perspective drastically changes preconceived notions of familiar paths, adding a considerable layer of depth in both terms of character development and
narrative, while further cementing its impeccable gameplay variance.
They aim to raise awareness and
shift perspectives into a more inclusive, less fear - driven,
narrative.
Through diverse means of expression, from installation and performance to drawing, video and interventions in public space, Öğüt weaves loose
narratives that meander between artistic practice and social life to provoke critical consciousness and subtle
shifts in
perspective.
The film's worried
narrative shifts between the
perspectives of three characters who interact with a series of objects set within carefully designed domestic interiors.