Full-motion video, orFMV, is one of the game industry’s most distinctive styles.

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During the late 90s, FMV games were as common as the cold.

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Due to FMV usually being a more affordable technique, it was popular among game designers.

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The concept of nuclear war has been utilized across all kinds of entertainment.

RPGs and other games of that caliber can also offer immense flexibility in a player’s actions.

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There’s an extra sensation of realism exclusive to the FMV genre.

One of the best examples of this is Erica.

Featuring shocking twists and turns, Erica is a must-play gaming experience.

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That wasn’t the case with 1993’sMyst.

In fact, Myst was the best-selling PC game for nearly a decade until 2002’sThe Sims.

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Thankfully, Contradiction is a thrilling FMV detective game featuring an outstanding performance from the late great Paul Darrow.

Japan has been the birthplace of plenty of gaming oddities over the years.

Utilizing scrolling text, live-action footage, and video, 428: Shibuya Scramble is unquestionably a one-of-a-kind achievement.

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While they have since fallen far, a look into their past features many highlights.

Indisputably, one of the developer’s chief and most unexampled titles is Spycraft: The Great Game.

While there are several instances of games failing due to being overly zealous.

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For every disappointing dud, there are plenty of games that ooze with ambition and gumption.

2022’s Not For Broadcast has both a good mix of ambition and clever political commentary.

Legendary hits only meant for a mouse and keyboard.

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2022’s Immortality is one of Barlow’s most unique and captivating narratives.

If there was any game that showed audiences and developers the promise of FMV, it’s Her Story.

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