• Christian@lemmy.ml
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      5 days ago

      It’s almost frustrating to play something with no intended path because it takes away my option to deliberately take the wrong one.

      • Cid Vicious@sh.itjust.works
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        There usually is an intended path regardless. Signposting is definitely something that’s done even in open world.

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          It’s not always explained though. A lot of games use flames/torches/lights though. Vast majority of games follow the same tropes unfortunately.

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      I mean, we can’t risk advancing the game and leaving unexplored areas behind