The narrative and story of my game are essential to the experience I want the player to have, it is key that they are outlined and made apparent. Although ‘narrative‘ and ‘story‘ may seem very similar, there are key differences between them, especially when it comes to video games.
- Story – What happens in the game, the events that take place, the characters, settings etc.
- Narrative – How the story is conveyed, how it unfolds, and how the player interacts with it.
These posts will go into detail about the Story and the Narrative of the game: