Sentences with phrase «storytelling game in»

Not exact matches

All other games could take a page (or 50) from the subtlety of dialogue and voice acting and storytelling in the new «God of War.»

It's a game in the style of «BioShock,» mixing first - person gameplay with horror elements and environmental storytelling.

Supergiant's games are notorious for being gorgeous, their use of environment in storytelling, and killer soundtracks that are custom - created for each game.

As Tom Bissell, a journalist, former Salon writer and lifelong gamer, explains in his new book, «Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter,» the graphics, storytelling and interactivity of gaming have all made tremendous leaps forward in recent years, allowing players to intermingle with nuanced, fleshed - out digital characters in near - photo - realistic environments.

The majority of our relaxing but engaging days will be spent outdoors on our well - shaded playgrounds in activities that will include water play, nature walks, arts and crafts, baking, circle games, storytelling, child - directed plays for the older children, and romping free play on a summer day.

From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Algonquin - Lake in the Hills Jaycees will offer children's games, storytelling and crafts at Historic Village Hall, 2 S. Main St.. Also from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., holiday ornaments will be made and children's activities are planned, sponsored by Make a Child Smile in the Chamber of Commerce office, 215 S. Main St.

For the game rich in storytelling (Gone Home), researchers provided one group of participants the game developers» instructions and provided a second group of participants instructions to register, memorize, and evaluate various properties of the game.

«People always wanted storytelling games,» says Emily Short, an award - winning writer of interactive fiction — text - based adventures where the player has to type in commands at an on - screen prompt.

«Although the effects regarding theory of mind were relatively small, we were excited to see initial evidence for the short - term enhancement through in - game storytelling,» Bormann says.

To test the role of in - game storytelling, the researchers randomly assigned participants to play one of two video games.

«If further research could reveal how exactly in - game storytelling affects theory of mind,» he says, «clinicians and software developers could utilize this knowledge to develop tools to aid the treatment of disorders characterized by social - interaction impairments, like autistic disorders.»

Together, the results suggest that in - game storytelling contributes to a more immersive and satisfying video game experience while also fostering skills that are useful to players on a day - to - day basis.

In a world devoid of P.T. — aka Silent Hills, we found Layers of Fear to offer an intriguing take on the horror genre and video game storytelling.

That's where this game shines, in its background storytelling.

A «post World of Warcraft» action role - playing game, that blends the God of War combat system with a free roaming world similar to the Elder Scrolls series, resulting in the end quite derivative in style and chaotic in the storytelling.

The graphics are among the best in the launch line - up of PlayStation VR, and the game shows excellent gameplay ideas, and a dynamic storytelling stitched around the player's movements.

I think people have been so starved of good storytelling in games recently, that they jumped all over this and proclaimed it GOTY.

The storytelling is quite disappointing, and story missions are definitely too linear in many aspects, but secondary quests and thieving in general are well developed and solid, making this game an interesting choice for all the stealth fans out there, despite its shortcomings.

Even if you don't care about the poor storytelling and juvenile understanding of the noir genre, Metropolis is still a supremely bland and uninteresting match - 3 game; one that doesn't integrate the gameplay and narrative together in a particularly interesting way and yet somehow also wants people to play it four times to experience all the endings.

Dedicated fans of the series will likely get the most out of the experience, with the game's art, storytelling, and genuinely likeable cast showing the world of Pokémon in a great new light, but we'd urge anyone interested to give this one a go.

Square Enix's decision to separate the game into several episodes and market the game as a «Season» may interrupt with the storytelling of the game, but it also takes the game back to its roots, putting you in a sandbox full of opportunities and choices.

What the game lacks in mobility and action it makes up for in storytelling and satisfying object interaction.

But oh - for those many moments where it works, where it pushes storytelling in FPS games far beyond what you've ever seen before, where you'll leave the house in real life (gasp!)

Stranded is an interesting experiment in storytelling and offers a unique experience that can captivate its audience and it can become the basis for a great full - fledged adventure game in the future.

Its gameplay, storytelling, amazingly beautiful pixel art, and compelling soundtrack work in total harmony to present an utterly satisfying and unique indie game.

It's a game that takes many risks, especially in terms of storytelling, and manages to succeed more times than not.

It's a pinnacle in storytelling, an emotional journey and a great game overall.

But oh - for those many moments where it works, where it pushes storytelling in FPS games far beyond

The storytelling is sloppy, the set - pieces are repetitive - and in some cases stolen from past games - while the visuals are dated.

With its charming atmosphere and its great storytelling, there is no doubt that Gemini Rue is one of the most elegant point - and - click adventures of the year, probably the flagship in the Wadjeteye Games» portfolio and one of the best games made with Adventure Game Studio.

From the Icelandic voice over that plays as you read the plight of Thora to the painterly vistas of Norse hell and the trials, tribulations and boss battle in between, it is an artful title that marries slick and simple game play with poignant storytelling in a way few games can.

When it comes to storytelling, there has never been a Metal Gear game that's so consistent in tone, daring in subject matter, and so captivating in presentation.

The gameplay, storytelling, and protagonists in Metal Gear may shift with each new installment, but Kojima's ability to surprise and enthrall gamers remains unchanged.»

Then again, Kosinski showed almost no feeling for storytelling or character in «Tron: Legacy,» so he'll need to raise his game before we feel totally confident about this one, but hopefully script polishes from Oscar - winners William Monahan and Michael Arndt will ease the way.

In games like monstrously detailed simulation Dwarf Fortress there are no storytelling tricks or tropes.

The developer needs powerful hardware to make Red Dead Redemption 2 a proper next - gen open world game, something that would rival just with CD Projekt RED's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in terms of storytelling and technology, no one else should be able to do that — at least this is Rockstar Games» vision, and it's a vision we truly respect at this moment.

It contributes, though, to the overall lack of cohesion in the game's world, and does nothing to elevate the oddly sub-par storytelling of the game.

For the most part, Detective Pikachu lovingly plays with the idea of a gumshoe detective story by way of Pokémon and treads the line between lighthearted fun and campy storytelling in an entertaining way — which makes all the more sense given that the game will be getting a movie adaptation with Ryan Reynolds.

Best Storytelling — Horizon Zero Dawn Best Visual Design — Cuphead Best Audio — The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Best Gaming Performance — Ashly Burch (Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn) Best Indie Game — Friday the 13th The Game Best Multiplayer Game — PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Studio of the Year — Nintendo EPD Best VR Game — Resident Evil 7 Esports Play of the Year — Overwatch Esports Team of the Year — Lunatic Hai Esports Game of the Year — Overwatch Best Streamer / Broadcaster — Markiplier Handheld / Mobile Game of the Year — Pokemon Sun / Moon Nintendo Game of the Year — The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Playstation Game of the Year — Horizon Zero Dawn Xbox Game of the Year — Cuphead PC Game of the Year — PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds The Critics Choice Award — The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Breakthrough Award — Ashly Burch (Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn) Hall of Fame — Final Fantasy Most Wanted Game — The Last of Us 2 Still Playing Award — World of Tanks Outstanding Contribution to the UK Games Industry — Debbie Bestwick MBE (Founder of Team17 — Worms etc) Lifetime Achievement Award — Sid Meier (Civilization etc) Ultimate Game of the Year — The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild

Shot in full HD across London, Late Shift's cinematic experience blends the line between movies, games and interactive storytelling.

Storytelling in video games can be a hit or miss endeavor, with the best games nailing the basic tenets of good narrative, and the subpar games dying under the strain of too much exposition.

I attended the worldwide reveal event in Los Angeles where I had the chance to go hands - on with both the PC and PS4 builds of the game, and speak with Treyarch developers regarding changes to gameplay and storytelling.

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«With its emotional storytelling, innovative gameplay, and breathtaking aesthetics, the original Ni no Kuni broke new ground in the RPG genre and became one of the most beloved and well - received games of 2013,» said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at Bandai Namco Entertainment America.

The belief in the game's vision and the passion for storytelling across the team is undeniable.

No matter what Square says about trying to add movie - like elements to their games to aid in storytelling, they are obviously in love with their SGI machines and are determined to put them to use at any cost.

However, there are still plenty of flaws and hindrances that keep this from being a «great» video game movie, most notably in its storytelling.

Assembling a game cast of collaborators including Ed Helms, Mary Steenburgen and Amber Heard, Bell attempts to subvert new - relationship conventions for a meditation on the merits of longtime commitment, in the process overworking «he / she drives me crazy but I love him / her anyway» clichés without producing much in the way of insight, storytelling or even the effervescent humor that is fast becoming her trademark.

Gorgeous visuals, a compelling story and highly tactical gameplay make Banner Saga a must - play for any strategy fan, any fan of great storytelling, or really just fans of games in general.

All the fancy visuals and storytelling prowess in the world would not matter were it not for good gameplay and thankfully, Naughty Dog have fine - tuned the formula from their previous games.