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the longest road on earth
These GOTY posts are always an opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed and think about the ups and downs, which hindsight presents with increasing clarity. I was expecting 2021 to have been a bit better than 2020, but as we all know, that hasn't been the case. The pandemic still rages on and has changed so many aspects of our lives in so many ways, and it would be impossible to think about the year without that striking context.
While narrative games have often been at the forefront of innovation and originality in game design, it's fair to say that many contemporary titles tend to follow a similar formula. We're all very used to the "walking simulator" that lets you progress through a location while a story unfolds around you. Even as a big fan of this kind of storytelling, it can definitely get stale and sometimes feel a little bit like an easy option for creating a narrative experience in gaming. At least until a new entry into the genre comes along and reveals another twist on the formula, providing a fresh perspective on how a story can be delivered via this medium we all love.
