QUBE 2: OBJECTIVE CLARITY
Journal Title: Acta Ludologica - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
This review article will explore the application of Objective Clarity in the fi rst-person puzzle game Q.U.B.E 2. Objective Clarity will be defi ned as the eff ectiveness of communicating the game designers’ intended goal for the player.
Authors and Affiliations
Peter C Britton
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