Rule-Breakers: Breaking Gameplay Patterns to Maximize Storytelling

(Source: The Last of Us Website) Pattern in gameplay is crucial, but it can also be detrimental to the enjoyment of the game. The player’s ability to succeed and influence the outcome of their experience is based upon their ability to recognize the rules that hold the gameplay mechanics together. It’s what lets players strategize … Continue reading Rule-Breakers: Breaking Gameplay Patterns to Maximize Storytelling