story-driven
Narrative carries it
Story-driven describes games, films, or other media where narrative is the primary focus and organizing principle.
In a story-driven game, plot and character development take precedence over mechanics or action: The combat is simple, but it's a story-driven experience.
The term often signals that players should expect cutscenes, dialogue, and emotional engagement rather than pure gameplay challenges.
Account of events
- RPGExplosive launcher or fantasy genre
- questSeeking journey for something
- cutsceneNon-interactive game sequence
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
branching · choices · protagonist · immersive · campaign · adventure · lore · gameplay
Film's written blueprint
- arcCurved line segment
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- thrillerSuspense-driven narrative genre
- indieProduced outside majors
auteur · ensemble · three-act · climax · protagonist · backstory · motivation · emotional
Devoted to examination
- longformLengthy, detailed content
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- documentaryFactual film about reality
- exposeMake known publicly
profile · in-depth · serialized · podcast · reportage · immersive · first-person · Atlantic
Creating distinctive identity
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- personaAssumed public identity
- messagingSending written digital communications
copywriting · campaign · touchpoint · wireframe · flow · marketing · communication
narrative
Account of events
- RPGExplosive launcher or fantasy genre
- questSeeking journey for something
- cutsceneNon-interactive game sequence
dialogue · branching · choices · protagonist · immersive · campaign · adventure · lore · gameplay · interactive
screenplay
Film's written blueprint
indie · auteur · ensemble · three-act · climax · protagonist · backstory · motivation · emotional · layered
investigative
Devoted to examination
- longformLengthy, detailed content
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- documentaryFactual film about reality
expose · profile · in-depth · serialized · podcast · reportage · immersive · first-person · Atlantic · compelling
branding
Creating distinctive identity
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- personaAssumed public identity
messaging · copywriting · campaign · touchpoint · wireframe · flow · marketing · communication
- adventure gamespoint-and-click, puzzle, narrative, quest, Myst
- game descriptorsfun, exciting, challenging, addictive, immersive