"The number one job of narrative is to make a game less weird"

MY.GAMES head of narrative Armando Troisi emphasized the importance of narrative in games, highlighting how it can make gameplay more understandable and engaging for players. By providing context and relatable experiences, narrative can help to make abstract mechanics easier to grasp. However, Troisi also warned against narratives that overshadow gameplay, stressing the need for balance. [...]

from FunFect Games https://funfect.games/the-number-one-job-of-narrative-is-to-make-a-game-less-weird/