• Christian@lemmy.ml
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    2 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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          And that’s how I ended up at level 30 before finally taking out Benny… main quest, main… schmuest.

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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.