narrative-driven
Story propels everything
Narrative-driven describes entertainment, games, or experiences where story is the primary focus rather than mechanics, action, or gameplay.
A narrative-driven video game prioritizes plot and character development over combat or puzzles.
The film was narrative-driven, with long dialogue scenes and little action.
The term appears most often in discussions of video games and interactive media.
Relating to motion pictures
- episodicOccurring in distinct segments
- arcCurved line segment
- protagonistStory's central figure
- questSeeking journey for something
journey · conflict · resolution · climax · pacing · chapters · scenes · dialogue
Explosive launcher or fantasy genre
- cutscenesNon-playable game footage
- branchingSplitting into separate directions
- loreTraditional knowledge transmitted orally
- worldbuildingConstructing imaginary universes for fiction
campaign · storyline · immersive · walkthrough · playthrough · NPC · protagonist · endings
Lengthy, detailed content
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- investigativeDevoted to examination
- documentaryFactual film about reality
- profileSide-facing outline
exposé · storytelling · immersive · serialized · podcast · first-person · memoir · essay
Statement praising someone's qualities
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- messagingSending written digital communications
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
engagement · relatability · voice · mission · values · influencer · documentary-style
Organized around distinct undertakings
- scenarioPostulated event sequence
- simulationImitation of real processes
- role-playAssume a character temporarily
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
experiential · inquiry-based · curriculum · engagement · context · historical-fiction · biography · documentary
cinematic
Relating to motion pictures
- episodicOccurring in distinct segments
- arcCurved line segment
- protagonistStory's central figure
quest · journey · conflict · resolution · climax · pacing · chapters · scenes · dialogue · backstory
RPG
Explosive launcher or fantasy genre
- cutscenesNon-playable game footage
- branchingSplitting into separate directions
- loreTraditional knowledge transmitted orally
worldbuilding · campaign · storyline · immersive · walkthrough · playthrough · NPC · protagonist · endings · consequences
longform
Lengthy, detailed content
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- investigativeDevoted to examination
- documentaryFactual film about reality
profile · exposé · storytelling · immersive · serialized · podcast · first-person · memoir · essay · photojournalism
testimonial
Statement praising someone's qualities
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- messagingSending written digital communications
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
storytelling · engagement · relatability · voice · mission · values · influencer · documentary-style
project-based
Organized around distinct undertakings
- scenarioPostulated event sequence
- simulationImitation of real processes
- role-playAssume a character temporarily
storytelling · experiential · inquiry-based · curriculum · engagement · context · historical-fiction · biography · documentary · gamification
- Space RPGstarships, space travel, aliens, planets, interstellar travel
- World of Darknesskindred, clans, Nosferatu, Toreador, Giovanni
narrative-drivensandbox
Enclosed play area
emergent · procedural · skill-based · action-oriented · goal-oriented
narrative-drivensandbox
Enclosed play area
emergent · open-ended · non-linear · systemic · freeform
narrative-drivenplotless
Having no storyline
non-narrative · abstract · non-linear · formless · episodic
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