The Rise of The Non-Games
What is a Non-Game? Good question! If I had to sum it up,a non-game is basically a video game with little to no gameplay. The player is limited in what he or she can do within the virtual environment. For example, the player can move their avatar but do little much else. Instead of player interactivity, you have this sense of player observance. It's difficult to pinpoint the reason why non-games are made. Maybe it's because video games are the perfect media to deliver a an emotional message. Even if the player is moderately involved in the plot of the game, the control of characters and plot progression may allow the player to become more involved with the character and the story than if they were to watch a movie. So what are some examples? Well, there are quite a few examples of non-games. Remember to not get them confused with simulators. Sometimes simulators feel like they have no gameplay, but it's only because the game...