In
a sense, the reason people enjoy sports is the same reason people
continue to play the same game. The same rules, same setting, and
same "controls" provide a familiarity that inspires a focus
on skill itself. How many times have you heard people claim to be
good at a linear adventure game, like the amazing Uncharted video
game series? I certainly enjoyed playing all of the Uncharted
games--they were truly fun experiences--but after I solved one, the
only incentive to play it again was to unlock certain trophies I
missed or gain a few extra perks or weapons. The thing about linear
games is that, after you complete them, you have to ask yourself if
you really want to go through all that again, or try something new.
The focus of those types of games is more the journey and story than
the skill of the player, like an immersive movie. But how many of us
watch the same movie over and over?
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