Revelation

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New in version 2.0

Synopsis

Expression an encounter with something special..

Description

While exploring the game world the player faces many circumstances with disparate value. Although in some cases the visual clues are enough to realize the importance of a particular finding, in other cases sound is instrumental to pass a "appreciate this; it's important" message. Still, even in the former case, sound has the potential to enlarge the episode's Emotional Script.

Sometimes, and particularly in linear games, Revelation functions similarly to an Achievement. And, actually, sometimes it even happens that an Achievement immediately follows a Revelation. Yet, the two concepts are distinctive – whilst Achievement is meant to reward, Revelation is meant to enlarge the perception of a finding.

Examples

Ico:

Aquaria: The finding of a treasure is "explained" and emphasized by a sound of Revelation. In this instance, it is immediately followed by an Achievement.

Tomb Raider Underworld: In this case the Music plays an major role in revealing the magnificence of the site just discovered, and invites to take some time appreciating it.

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