#Video game meta narrative code#

The story of Jin is a heartfelt, moving tale of loss and what someone is willing to do to right a wrong.

Ghost of Tsushima was already stunning gamers from the moment it was announced, but it continued to garner praise well beyond its release.

#Video game meta narrative code#

From the dynamic characters who are truly complex individuals with their own flaws, to the questions of morality and a code of honor, right down to the way the wind blows in the game to set the scene. However, the game makes use of narrative strategies, which, while they are well-known metanarrative devices in print-based literature, are rare in video games (however, Safe the Date is an interesting earlier case). Games like Gone Home, Passage and Photopia involve no fourth-wall breaking or genre-awareness at all. Every tiny detail of what you experience on screen adds to the games pure, unadulterated narrative. Personal identification doesnt necessarily require meta-narrative, as far as I understand the word meta-narrative. No one expected a game like this to exist when it was announced. Seeing the advancement in storytelling and character development has been exhilarating to say the least and we can’t wait to see where it goes from here.

Not only does FF7 Remake have much more complex and profound characters and narrative, but we are left with the promise of an entirely new story in the future which could be completely different from the narrative we already know. This game only covers the beginning portion of the gargantuan adventure, but at its conclusion we see a massive change in narrative from what happened in the original game. The iconic entry in the long-running Final Fantasy franchise was not only brought up to modern standards with gorgeous graphics and a complete gameplay overhaul, but the narrative of the game has fundamentally changed in a drastic and exciting new way. It was years in the making, but Final Fantasy 7 finally got its remake.