1. Introduction (2 points) Choose two games from different genres (e.g., first-person adventure & 2D puzzle game) Briefly explain why you selected these specific games (max 100 words per game) 2. Analysis (8 points / 4 points per game) Fantasy Layer: Identify the core fantasy and evaluate how effectively it’s delivered Action Layer: Break down the primary gameplay loops and their connection to the fantasy Economy Layer: Analyze the resource systems and their integration World Layer: Examine the environmental storytelling and world design Story Layer: Evaluate how narrative elements support other layers 3. Comparative Analysis (6 points) Compare how each game prioritizes different layers of the stack Identify which layers are dominant in each game and why Discuss how this affects the overall player experience 4. Critical Improvement Proposal (4 points) Select ONE layer from ONE of the games Propose a specific improvement that would strengthen that layer Explain how this improvement would affect the other layers Deliverable: Written document, 1500-2000 words (PDF only). Include screenshots or diagrams to support your analysis.

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