Imagining a New Type of Driving Simulator
As I’ve written about at length, there is no shortage of driving games floating around out there some good, some bad. But, being the armchair quarterback that I am, I think developers have yet to realize the full potential of driving games with an emphasis on narrative and the real experience of sitting behind the wheel. So, let’s think about a different kind of driving simulator.
Subtle mechanics, standout story
There is a genre in the gaming community that’s colloquially and somewhat pejoratively referred to as “walking simulators.” Games that fall into this category are known for a heavy emphasis on narrative and a stripped-down approach to actual gameplay. To a certain extent, it’s like you’re walking through a movie, occasionally solving a puzzle.