Tell GameRevolution: Linear or Open World?

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Tell GameRevolution: Linear or Open World?

Added: 09.06.2015 21:00 | 4 views | 0 comments

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While both have their place, many gamers find themselves leaning toward one of two particular camps: open world or linear games.

Open-world game experiences offer far more freedom to the player and virtually limitless possibilities; however, they're often rough around the edges and don't tell the most compelling narratives. Bethesda's games—namely The Elder Scrolls and Fallout titles— perfectly fit this mold. Conversely, linear games trade that freedom for polish, oftentimes a solid story, and shiny visuals. Just take The Last of Us, for example.