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Ken Levine Defends BioShock's Corridor Design Over Open Worlds

1/4/2025

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Ken Levine has stirred the pot by calling BioShock a "very long corridor," but he believes his new game, Judas, will offer players more freedom. Yet, the corridor design of BioShock is what deepened its story and emotional resonance. The piece champions the corridor style, highlighting its power to create curated, impactful experiences that open-world games often lack.

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Ken Levine has stirred the pot by calling BioShock a "very long corridor," but he believes his new game, Judas, will offer players more freedom. Yet, the corridor design of BioShock is what deepened its story and emotional resonance. The piece champions the corridor style, highlighting its power to create curated, impactful experiences that open-world games often lack.