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A game with enormous potential, says Edge. Pity about the irksome gameplay, then...

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A game with enormous potential, says Edge. Pity about the irksome gameplay, then...

Apr 2, 2004

It's arguable that upping the amount of manual labour in a game can sometimes be a good thing. Having a strong work ethic (as in, say, Morrowind or Shenmue) can be a way of grounding the player in the game world, of strengthening the illusion through a deliberate use of dullness. Small wonders become greater when they feel like you are getting a reward. Entering a new town in Morrowind feels all the more exotic, actual and populated when you've just had to trek across a square mile of ...

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