Game and Narrative Design

Much like ThatGameCompany's Journey, RiME by Tequila Works puts the player in a particular state of mind. With a gorgeous visual style, mesmerizing sound design, and an intriguing, mysterious game world, RiME induces a relaxing, trance-like state in the player that too few games try, or are capable, of achieving. I just love this type of game and I wish there were more of them. But there was one aspect of the game that felt a little... off. Something was missing, and it was