Episode 2: Ghost On The Water

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Why do players become immersed in games? And how do developers keep players grounded in completely fake, virtual worlds? We pick apart the mechanics, narrative, and level progression in Phantom: Covert Ops to shed light on how design choices and technical implementations impact player immersion. It’s time to get grounded!

Timestamps:

• 1:25 - Storytelling

• 5:45 - Locomotion and Spatial Presence

• 15:57 - Weapons and Equipment

• 30:30 - Levels and Progression

• 36:18 - World Interaction

• 43:20 - Oculus Quest and Market Analysis

Oculus Store Links:

• Phantom: Covert Ops

Other things we mention:

• Journey to Elysium

• MGS V: The Phantom Pain

• James Bond intro

• Metroidvanias

• Ghosts n Goblins

• Castlevania

• Assassin's Creed white paint

• Asgard’s Wrath

Music:

Furious Freak by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3791-furious-freak

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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