StoryScan

Strengths and Weaknesses of Individual Game Stories

Intro

This feature seeks to highlight specific aspects of a game’s story, such as adherence to a unique structure, its character development, or its usage of theme. Stories that handled these aspects well are discussed in the Critical Hits section; stories that struggled are discussed in Weak Points. Full Game Studies break down the strengths and weaknesses of entire games, including their structures, characters, and themes. 

Categories

Harry finds his police vehicle in the ice

Critical Hits

Standout examples of great game stories throughout history. 

Weak Points

Notable weaknesses in popular game narratives. 

Versus

Comparing and contrasting game stories with common elements.

Full Game Studies

In-depth studies of individual games, exploring structure, character, and theme.