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Designer Notes 87: Caroline Marchal - Part 1

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Navigating Gameplay: The Balance of Cinematic Realism and Control

This chapter analyzes the navigation mechanics and character responsiveness in Indigo Prophecy and Heavy Rain. It highlights the trade-offs between cinematic experience and gameplay fluidity, concluding that the quest for relatable characters in Heavy Rain resulted in cumbersome controls.

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