What We See in Divinity: Original Sin II's Magic Mirror - Mechanical Game Analysis

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Published on February 18, 2018 12:27:43 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bMG0kimvqI

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Divinity: Original Sin II (2017)

Duration: 15:22

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This time, the boys take a look into Divinity: Original Sin 2's magic mirror, asking themselves the tough questions: what effect on the player experience does that element add? They look for the intersections with role play, other mechanics, and intended play while teasing out the meaning of role play, performance of identity, ludonarrative dissonance and more.

Is the magic mirror a boon to players or a misstep by the developers in what is otherwise a phenomenal game? Does that question even require a binary answer? You’ll find out!

*Special Thanks* to Amelia Davey for her performances as Mike, herself, and that one bit where she stood in for Nigel (don’t miss it!).


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Intro Sequence: Josh McKay
Original Music: Mike DiTommaso
Video Editing: Nigel Passen
Character Avatars: Owlizard
Research: Josh McKay, Michael DiTommaso

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