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The Character of Mass Effect 2

[Warning: Mass Effect 2 spoilers that run the gamut of the game's narrative lay ahead. There is also a paragraph near the end of the piece which references ending spoilers from Uncharted 2.]
Mass Effect 2 is a strange game. It’s the most divergent sequel I’ve played in years. Its differences from its predecessors are so [...]

Epic Scale

Narrative is an essential part of any game; I don’t think anyone ever denies that point. Even the most emergent game design has the goal of presenting some sort of narrative to its players. Story sets the stage for meaning (of gameplay). It frames the player’s context for the actions he engages in within a [...]