Linear vs Nonlinear Games

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Stardew Valley
Game:
Stardew Valley (2016)
Duration: 19:47
18,195 views
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Are linear or nonlinear games better? As time has gone on, we've seen the both of these styles of game rise above the other, but when it comes down to which of them is the best at giving us a great experience, it's a little bit more complicated. Of course neither can really be crowned the 'best', but they each have some defining strengths that give them the edge when it comes to certain types of games.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - Linear Games
09:36 - Nonlinear Games
16:27 - Playing To Its Strengths
18:04 - Conclusion

Music used:
- Steam Gardens - Super Mario Odyssey
- The Beginning - Old mans Journey
- First Steps - Celeste
- Fall (Ghost Synth) - Stardew Valley
- Dark Pit - Kid Icarus Uprising
- From Here to Somewhere - Poly Bridge
- Resurrections - Celeste
- New Donk City (day) - Super Mario Odyssey
- Strad - Minecraft
- Boat Buds - A Short Hike
- Player Select - The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening
- Beach Buds - A Short Hike
- Winter (Nocturne of Ice) - Stardew Valley
- Starshine Beach Galaxy - Super Mario Galaxy
- On the Road - Poly Bridge



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