One of the things that makes video games exciting is their unique opportunity for innovation in storytelling. Amazing stories can be told visually through film and television, but while games like Mario Kart are exciting and fun without a story, it can create something truly special when visual storytelling and gameplay combine.
Story-driven video games give players the best of both worlds. The stakes become higher and more personal as the player is mentally, emotionally, and physically
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