Games Worth a Thousand Words: Critical Approaches and Ludonarrative Harmony in Interactive Narratives

Author

Travis Pynenburg, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

Date of Award

Spring 2012

Project Type

Senior Honors Thesis

College or School

COLA

Department

English

Program or Major

English Literature

First Advisor

Thomas Newkirk

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.

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