Dear Mr. Game Developer, Here's How to Tap Into the Wii - An Open Letter

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megaman79 said:

McStormy1 said:

Might seem strange to your understanding of narrative but that is a narrative clearly. Slow progression through challenges that build to a reward. Excuse the size of the post.

 

I'm sure a movie or a book with that kind of narrative would fair very well with the critics....

 

Dude i can only assume your too young to get the concept of narratives but there is a continuing debate about whether playing a game is the same thing as watching a movie. Your playing a role in the narrative, whether thats Wiifit or MGS, and your involvement changes the narrative as you progress.

Theres something to be said about passive entertainment (tv) and whether, i dk Tetris for eg, is ultimately a better, more convincing and appealing narrative simply because you are a part of it. 

 

We can have movies that range from popcorn movies that require no real thought to very deep movies that may require repeated viewings by some people to understand.  The same can be said for books, pictures, etc.  So I find it hard to understand why some people seem to think that all games should be simple and without any kind of complex plot.  In the end it comes down to personal preference and there are truly great games that were made better by having more than just a basic plot.