During Week 8, I continued refining my case studies and analytical framework. I focused primarily on It Takes Two, with comparative references to Spiritfarer.
I analysed how mandatory cooperation, complementary abilities and shared responsibility reduce negative emotions such as frustration and blame. This design encourages emotional support and communication between players.
At this stage, I began structuring my essay around three core aspects: narrative design, cooperative mechanics and visual atmosphere. Week 8 was essential for organising my research into a coherent analytical structure.