Gameplay Experience

Overview

Before we can get to style of play, an even more abstract question is, what type of gameplay is it?

Experiential: the player is going on a journey set up by the designers. Good and bad outcomes are possible, but the important thing is the journey.
Competitive: whether against other players, the AI, or even yourself, every time you play you're trying to "win". Play sessions are usually contained in specific maps.
- Racing: each time you play, you try and finish as fast as you can
- Attack & Defend: Fight until you can't fight anymore
- Games: Chess, card games, etc