"The gameplay is semi-linear, my experiences with sandbox games (like FC2) has been that the player gets bored unless he is told what to do. So you'll be able to explore the wilderness for ammunition/ journal entries/ new routes but there will always be a set path." - From an interview with the devs of "Ivan's Secrets"
What is your opinion? Do you get bored without something to do or can you just explore? Which do you like better?
Agreed. If you are just thrown somewhere, boredom quickly sets in. A good free roam game is one that gives you things to do and lets you tackle them how and when you want, as well as giving you an area of exploration. A game that did this perfectly was Mass Effect. Very true, Mass Effect did it very well. It felt very guided yet it also felt like the player had options and COULD explore if they wanted to.
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