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Storytelling in Celeste
The storytelling strategies of Celeste help the player to identify closely with the protagonist. Celeste crafts an emotionally sensitive gaming experience, encouraging the player to fail and learn from their mistakes in order to reach the top of the mountain. The 3D level select screen sets the scene for the 2D pixelated platform…
Aesthetics and Game Sound in “Journey”
The aesthetics and game sound of “Journey” contribute to the overall visual metaphor that is the game itself. My interpretation of the game is that the figure’s traversal through the environment is a metaphor for a human’s walk through life itself, with the conclusion of the game correlating to death. Niedenthal explains that gaming aesthetics…
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