Nobody can agree what an ‘immersive sim’ is, but OG Fallout lead Tim Cain has his own definition: ‘The very elements that make something an immsim are the ones that I also think make good RPGs’
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Immersive simulation games—immersive sims for short and “immsims” if you’re a true freak—are a lot like sandwiches, soups, or pornography in that it’s easier to give an example than a watertight definition. Dishonored, for instance, is definitely an immsim; it simulates a lot of factors that respond to the player, boasts open-ended levels, and encourages […]