Using Narrative as Context - Balancing Gameplay and Story Elements - Extra Credits

You can de-emphasize a story without completely removing a narrative from a game. From the Super Mario games to Portal, there are many opportunities for narrative elements to enhance the gameplay and give the player a reason to, well, keep playing!
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