
Romance in Video Games
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"The more gameplay mechanics are expressly introduced into romance, the less well it works," says writer. "I think that is an inherent problem." In games like Uncharted you're just along for the ride trying to make sure Nathan Drake doesn't fall off any ledges and that he successfully murders 3,000 27 people. The Witcher 3 has a dialogue guide which tells you exactly what to say to maximize your chances of whatever.
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