Essays about: "fourth wall manipulation"

Found 2 essays containing the words fourth wall manipulation.

1. 1. The Psycho Mantis Effect : Redefining Immersion in Conjunction with the Fourth Wall

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

   Author : Thérèse Lundqvist; Nora Ekeblad; [2023]
   Keywords : Diegesis; fourth wall manipulation; immersion; ludonarratology; Metal Gear Solid; NieR: Automata; the Magic Circle; video game;

   Abstract : This thesis broadens the discussion surrounding the fourth wall and immersion in games; the hypothesis being that there are more ways to manipulate the fourth wall other than breaking it, and that manipulation of the fourth wall does not necessarily break immersion. Four types of fourth wall manipulation have been labeled in this body of work: breaking, expansion, contraction, and grazing. READ MORE

3. 2. Fourth Wall Manipulation in Digital Games and its Impact on the Gameplay Experience

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

   Author : Alex Bräysy; Axel Arkö; [2017]
   Keywords : Fourth Wall; Gameplay Experience; Immersion; Engagement; Digital Games; Development-led Research; Qualitative Study; Fjärde Väggen; Spelupplevelse; Immersion; Engagemang; Digitala Spel; Utvecklingsled Forskning; Kvalitativ Studie;

   Abstract : This thesis explores how manipulation of the fourth wall can affect players’ Gameplay Experience in digital games, due to the lack of any significant research regarding the matter. In preparation of the study, multiple commercially released digital games with instances of fourth wall manipulation were analysed. READ MORE