RE: LeoThread 2024-12-24 17:29

[ahmadmanga]

Flawless Sequences in Flawed Games

Daryl reflects on their experience of revisiting their old elementary school, now abandoned, and how it felt strange to see the playground 20 years later. This leads to a discussion about a specific video game sequence in Silent Hill: The Short Message that effectively conveys a sense of nostalgia and discomfort. #hivegaming #gaming #psychology #stem

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Flawless Sequences in Games

• 🎮 The sequence in The Short Message where the player revisits their childhood apartment, with each subsequent visit showing the apartment's deterioration, effectively conveying the character's traumatic experiences.
• 📚 The tutorial in Nier Replicant, which sets up the game's themes and narrative, making the player feel powerful and invested in the story.
• 🌪️ The Ghost of Tsushima sequence where the player defends a town from Mongol invaders, and the dramatic shift in gameplay and music creates a thrilling experience.
• 🕳️ The 1,000 Times Resist sequence where the player explores an underground station, piecing together the events that occurred there through an innovative storytelling mechanism.
• 🎶 The Control sequence where the player navigates a maze, with the music and environment blending together to create a unique and exhilarating experience.

[ahmadmanga]

Conclusion

• 💡 These sequences demonstrate that even flawed games can have exceptional moments that make the game feel alive and engaging.
• 👍 The speaker encourages players to give flawed games a chance, as they can still offer valuable experiences and memories.
• 📝 The importance of discovering and appreciating these hidden gems in games is emphasized, highlighting the unique qualities of the medium.