In our first contextual studies session we had to discuss the emotions we felt while playing a game. I chose Alan Wake as this game really affected me emotionally while playing it. Above is the diagram I made to describe my feelings through the game, along with some stick men drawings to illustrate. From this we had to write a small paragraph about the emotions:
As the game begins in a dream, confusion is portrayed in the character and this is reflected in my emotion, especially when a crazy man is running at me with an axe... Fear is the main emotion I feel throughout the game, as the majority of the game consists of people appearing out of nowhere with axes. I was also very confused though, as the story twists suddenly and then you are awake. Then I mainly felt apprehension, as I got incredibly worried something was going to jump out on me. Which meant I spent most of the time in the light (the safe area where the evil people couldn't go) not wanting to move! This is where the adrenaline kicked in. Must get to the next safe house, sprinting and avoiding all the mad people. Then, I completed the game and ended up a nervous wreck as the dark always made me feel like I was in the game again, and I was always wary of men with axes...
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