Pokemon Sword 2019
MAE LRP
Stop using Genres.
Start using Feelings.
The GameType Indicator (GTI) is a new framework for understanding what it feels like to play a game. No more "Action-Adventure." Discover if you prefer a Living World, a Logic Puzzle, or a System Builder.
See the Difference
The same "Genre" can feel completely different. The GameType Indicator explains why.
Both might be called "RPGs" or "Action Games," but their GameType Indicator codes reveal what makes each experience unique.
Both called "RPG"
Why do they feel so different?
The GameType Indicator reveals what genre labels hide.
MAELRP
Mechanics-First: The story serves the collecting and battling systems.
Structured: Defined routes and progression paths.
Relaxed: You control the pace completely.
Cyberpunk 2077 2020
NAE HTP
NAEHTP
Narrative-First: The mechanics serve a deep, branching story.
Emergent: Your choices create unpredictable chaos.
Tense: High-stakes outcomes with constant pressure.
Both called "Action"
How vibe changes everything
Both are Mechanics-First, Actor, Emergent—but the vibe makes them worlds apart.
Valorant 2020
MAE HTO
MAEHTO
High Complexity: Deep systems to master.
Tense: Constant pressure and high stakes.
Open: Competitive matches with strangers.
Breath of the Wild 2017
MAE LRP
MAELRP
Low Complexity: Intuitive systems to explore.
Relaxed: You set your own pace.
Private: Solo exploration at your leisure.
The GameType Indicator reveals the experiential DNA that genres hide.
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