Narrative Design in the Detective Game Spyeye

Student: Maria Leontyeva

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Educational Programme: Communication and Digital Design (Master)

Final Grade: 8

Year of Graduation: 2024

The study offers an in-depth examination of the image of Satan in the context of various video games, spanning various genres and targeting a variety of audiences and platforms. The purpose of the study is to analyze and compare different images of Satan in video games, and study their connections with various religious canons, as well as study the interaction of the image of Satan with the plot and characters of video games. From a theoretical point of view, the results of this work may be useful for scientists studying issues of semiotics and religious symbolism in modern media. From a practical point of view, the research could offer new perspectives for game developers, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of what tools can be used to create not only the image of Satan, but also other characters.

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