Exposition

• aspect that is used to introduce or describe an important subject to the player
• every level should elevate the challenge threshold, while gradually exposing player the final challenge
• exposition of the subject and its structure is crucial for
  • building up the atmosphere
  • giving the player some clarity on the story
  • linking things together: story, objects, environment
• without a strong exposition, the player might get
  confused as to what is happening and why
• exposition in games often ends with a boss fight

Exposition of the main antagonist

Donkey Kong

Portal

Exposition linked to the story

Half-Life

F.E.A.R 2

Exposition linked to the environment

Prince of Persia

Shadow of the Colossus

Ori And The Blind Forest

Exposition linked to levels

Rayman

Cuphead