Honors Theses and Capstones
Date Completed
Spring 2012
Abstract
This thesis provides a brief summary of contemporary approaches to the study of interactive narratives. After criticizing the approaches of ludology and narratology, the thesis speaks of the advantages of studying ludonarrative harmony and dissonance. Finally, an example of ludonarrative critique is given focusing on the game Journey by thatgamecompany.
First Advisor
Thomas Newkirk
College or School
COLA
Department or Program
English Literature
Recommended Citation
Pynenburg, Travis, "Games Worth a Thousand Words: Critical Approaches and Ludonarrative Harmony in Interactive Narratives" (2012). Honors Theses and Capstones. 70.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/70
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