
16 – Aarseth – Cybertext
Game Studies Study Buddies
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Exploring Intrigue in Adventure Games
This chapter examines the nature of adventure games, focusing on player engagement and the role of intrigue in interactive storytelling. It critiques traditional narrative structures and discusses how players' choices shape their experiences, using examples from games like Deadline. The conversation also raises ethical considerations surrounding character representation in games, questioning the application of psychological frameworks to non-playable characters.
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