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Past games were put into this category. Frankly, I still stand by my opinion that writing in a video game comes second to gameplay, unlike mediums such as film or printed word (such as books) where the writing is the core of the work. So these people (the creators of the games) that want to somehow force cinematography and 'plot' to be the focus of a game instead of gameplay are already in the wrong line of work.

You can make a game that looks and acts like a movie. In the end, you're just going to make something that isn't as good of a game or a movie, or appreciated as much by both crowds. And this includes Heavy Rain. It has some fans, but the majority of people out there aren't claiming its the title that will change gaming. Just like Avatar will be forgotten in a year when the next CGI monstrosity comes out.



Six upcoming games you should look into: