A Multidimensional Classification of Choice Presentation in Interactive Narrative

Abstract

This article approaches the question of choice in interactive narratives and presents a multidimensional classification model based on a selection and characterization of 31 existing works. The methodology for establishing such a classification is detailed, which considers composing elements, functions, aesthetic considerations, and mechanics for choice presentation. This article uses an observational approach for analyzing interactive narratives based in theoretical considerations.

Effects of Higher Interactivity on the Interactive Narrative Experience: An Experimental Study

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Looking into Engagement Trajectories in Interactive Digital Narrative using Process Mining

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