Session 5- Ludonarrative resonance/dissonance

The storyline of a game drives the player through it, giving purpose to levels and enticing the audience to discover what occurs next. By utilizing multiple storylines and opposing the gameplay with a story that paints the characters or environments in a different light, a writer can change up typically straight forward- and more expected- narratives, turning the game into something different.

On their blog, The Age of Gaming stated that, 'The future of video games lies in the complete and seamless melding of ludic and narrative elements'. It is rare for a game to become popular for its story alone however, as the graphics, aesthetics and gameplay must work together to create a worthwhile game before the quality of the storyline is considered.

However, a story can have a dramatic effect over whether a game is continued or remembered by the player and the skillful implementation of them can create a more powerful and meaningful experience.