Meaning of gamist | Babel Free

Definitions

Focused on gameplay (e.g. combat mechanics, winning the game) more than on roleplaying.

Examples

“The gamist agenda operates with a meta-directive in mind⟳ — in this case, to obtain⟳ the 'best ending'; […] While achieving a best ending in Suikoden II virtually requires a player to work⟳, at some level, from a gamist stance, the desire or motivation that informs the sense⟳ that that 'best' ending is the desirable outcome is not as easily located. A player draws equally from gamist or narrativist agendas in this regard.”

“At the same time, Brooks also suggests a 'gamist' attitude to the undead threat. 'Gamist' immersion contrast with narrativist or dramatist modes because it suggests players will focus⟳ on overcoming game challenges and finding optimal strategies rather than becoming involved in the story […]”

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