Food for thought: taking food in games beyond mechanics and into the narrative
Food for thought: taking food in games beyond mechanics and into the narrative
Food for thought: taking food in games beyond mechanics and into the narrative
By Wojtek Borowicz
January 19, 2024
Summary
Food has been a part of video games for ages, from Pacman to Metal Gear Solid.
There are dozens of games where I shot, punched, or exploded other characters.
The meal sequences in Pentiment and Sakuna are perfect examples of how to do exposition in games.
There's also something to be said about how online co-op games use food to give players a communal activity disengaged from main objectives.
In base-building games like Valheim and Sons of the Forest, food is necessary for survival but cooking takes time.
If you enjoyed this post, visit my blog Narramblings for more musings on narrative design and game writing.
Thanks to the Writing Interactive community for pointing me towards some games mentioned in this post.
Reference
Borowicz, W. (2024, January 19). Food for thought: taking food in games beyond mechanics and into the narrative. Www.gamedeveloper.com. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/food-for-thought-taking-food-in-games-beyond-mechanics-and-into-the-narrative