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GamePlay Journal of: Tekken 7

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  My Review Of The Video Game    Tekken 7  Product Information: Developed and published by Bandai Namco Inc. This game was released in 2015 and for platforms: Arcades, Microsoft, PS4, and Xbox One. It is a 3D Fighting game, that has multiplayer and singleplayer functionality. The game requires you to sign an End User License Agreement before play. ESRB: Teen. Introduction:  This is a panoramic diagram of what a video game is:   (See "Game Review Model" in posts for the full breakdown) Warning:  Spoilers &  Depictions of Violence! Game Review: Objective: Purpose  -  In this game your objective is to stand apart and use many characters and many varying attacks to fight other Players, online or local. Play through the ranked matches and test your skills while increasing your rank. This game is in Esports, so it is a quantifiable competitive sport. Besides being an extremely engaging and fluid fighting game. Risk/Reward  - *  Honestly a lot of the risk and reward is conting

Game Review Model

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This is a panoramic diagram of what a video game is: Notice the two end points of the perimeter of this oblong hexagon, the bottom left " Intention ," the upper right " Game ." The Game section is what the 'game' actually is, and is represented in the square; think of it like the screen you would actually use to play a game. In it, their are three adjacent circles:  Mechanics ,  Objective ,  Content . The most important aspects of a video game.  And each house main components of what embodies it. Some are interchangeable, but accurate regardless. In subjective ascending priority: Mechanics  - Systems, Design, Controls, Visuals, Audio, Game Narrative Objective  - Purpose, Risk/Reward, Progression, Fame Content  - Levels, Hazards, Abilities, Graphics, Customization, Characters, Story. Now the Intention section is slightly ambiguous; meaning it really depends on the perspective of the sourced group. Sadly some categories cannot be expanded by me due to lack of

GamePlay Journal of: Sekiro Shadows Die Twice

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  My Review Of The Video Game   Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice   Product Information: Developed and published by From Software, with assistance from Activision; who was another publisher. This game is an Action Adventure game and was released in March 22nd 2019 on platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Windows. ESRB: Mature. Introduction:  This is a panoramic diagram of what a video game is:   (See "Game Review Model" in posts for the full breakdown) Warning:  Spoilers &  Depictions of Violence! Game Review: Objective: Purpose  - With no hand holding of the Player and not jamming erroneous incentives for them strive for, let's Players naturally facilitate wonder and joy to explore this harsh feudal environment.  The Player is welcomed to be interested in the story; enjoy the ninja reclaiming honour narrative and breaking the cycle of violence the Developers designed of course. But it quickly becomes apparent that this game truly shines in suscitating freedom of Player'