Introduction to Narrative Design for Video Games

Start by meeting Victor, he introduces himself and briefly explains the different works and authors that inspired him to become a professional narrative designer.

Next, learn what narrative design is, exactly what a narrative designer does, and how the work differs from that of a video game writer. Move on to look at some basic aspects of video game narrative.

Before moving on to the action phase, Victor teaches you how to write a film script, much like those used to shoot a movie, but adapted for use in video games.

Discover Twine, a program designed to create interactive stories and check out how to create your own ones. Familiarize yourself with the concept of branching—the narrative that arises from having different options the player can choose from.

Go back over everything you've learned up to now and expand on the content by learning about other systems and narrative theories. Then take a look at some of the other software that can be used, learn to create a portfolio, and get some great tips to help you take your first steps as a video game writer.