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[–] christian@lemmy.ml 17 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It's almost frustrating to play something with no intended path because it takes away my option to deliberately take the wrong one.

[–] CidVicious@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

There usually is an intended path regardless. Signposting is definitely something that's done even in open world.

[–] Soggy@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

New Vegas shining brightly in the distance...

[–] Snowpix@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago

And that's how I ended up at level 30 before finally taking out Benny... main quest, main... schmuest.

[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

It’s not always explained though. A lot of games use flames/torches/lights though. Vast majority of games follow the same tropes unfortunately.