Why All the Linear Game Hate?

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Feb 26, 2013
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Recently, I have noticed an anti-linear gameplay movement.

The view: If the core of the game is not an open world or a sandbox, then it must be lazy, second rate or designed for twelve year old kids.

I disagree with this idea. Linear games have the most polished gameplay and memorable experiences. Linear games can actually tell a cohesive story where you can become vested in the character(s). Sandbox games are limited to a "main quest" or a loose framework that does not amount to much.

Sure, sandbox games offer the opportunity for more "innovative" gameplay moments, but are they really better?

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breh, serio

if the quest line is LINEAR or not doesn't matter much, what matters if the story is linear boring shit or if it has twists and twists..... that being said I love open-ended multi quest games, but I've played plenty of LINEAR STORY LINE ones which were awesome

no marty