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Linearity in a World of Open Worlds

Sam of GAMElitist.com - "“Linearity”, in relation to video games, is thrown around as an insult or a dirty word nowadays. It seems to be a synonym for repetitive or dull."

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Godmars2904217d ago (Edited 4217d ago )

Thing is its games like FF13 - and maybe FF13 only - which have given linearity a very bad name this gen. It was done that poorly.

Snookies124217d ago (Edited 4217d ago )

*game starts*

Go down corridors...

Go down cooridors...

Go down cooridors...

Finally a slightly open area...

*game ends*

That was my main issue with the game, that and Hope as a character for about 70% of the story lol.

TheFinalEpisode4217d ago

To be fair linearity wasn't the only thing keeping that game back...

Snookies124217d ago

@TheFinalEpisode - You're right, it wasn't, but not having to walk in a straight line would have made it so much more enjoyable.

NastyLeftHook04217d ago

uncharted 2 is the highest rated hd exclusive.

LiquidSword934217d ago

Linear should never be a part of any game. Exploration is always fun. Who wants to go from a to b, b to c, c to d, and so on. BORING. Stop being lazy, devs.

miyamoto4217d ago

well written

beauty is in the eye of the beholder

uncharted series is on the cutting edge of console gaming and the reason i still play video games

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Interview: Revisiting the Journey With Austin Wintory

The composer behind Journey, Austin Wintory, recently had a chance to revisit the classic game, just in time for its tenth anniversary.

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Aloymetal733d ago

My fav indie game ever, played this on ps4 and ps5. Too bad it does not have a plat trophy.

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10 years later, there’s still nothing like Journey’s multiplayer

Jenova Chen told us about the development of the game.

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Gardens: Former Journey, Skyrim & Spider-Man Devs Announce New Studio

Today, veteran game developers with experience on games like Journey, Skyrim, Spider-Man, Edith Finch, Ratchet & Clank and more, have come together to announce a brand new game studio, Gardens.

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GhostofHorizon812d ago

Concept artist has a very distinct style and if they can translate that into the game well this studio will be making some visually stunning games.