In the fourth of our deep-dive articles analysing game engagement systems, we explore games that create engagement through continuity, where player actions shape future play.
In the fifth of our deep-dive articles analysing game engagement systems, we explore those titles that make the experience of being in the world rewarding in itself.
In the concluding article in our Secrets of Engagement series, we highlight the key findings and answer the question: what keeps players playing?
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