To hook players, focus on creating relatable characters with real struggles and ambitions, people players want to root for. Keep the story dynamic by dropping unexpected twists and ending missions on cliffhangers that make them crave the next reveal. Unfold the plot like a mystery, giving just enough breadcrumbs to keep curiosity alive without overwhelming. Let players feel like they’re uncovering secrets through their choices, making the journey personal and immersive. A great story doesn’t just entertain, it makes players feel like they’re a part of something bigger.

when talking about a game's storyline, i don't think "hook" is the right term to use. instead, I would like the player to be invested. In my opinion, to keep the player invested a reveal should lead to one of the two: 1. a major shift in perspective, such that the player wants to analyze the effect on the rest of the plot. 2. a bigger question, yet to be answered.

Players are immersed through choices that impact the story, creating a sense of agency. Balancing action with emotional depth, I ensure pacing keeps players invested. Visual and auditory cues enhance storytelling, while leaving room for discovery and anticipation sustains their connection to the narrative.

To keep players hooked: Strong Marketing: Use trailers, gameplay videos, and fun content to make people say, “I want to play more and more :)” Minimal Ads: Don't filled your game with ad use Limited ads in the game to keep the experience smooth and enjoyable. Relatable Characters: Make characters with real struggles that players care about

To keep players hooked in narrative games, it’s crucial to establish a clear and compelling ultimate goal right at the start. This gives players a sense of purpose. As the game progresses, introduce smaller, engaging storylines that make players feel they’re steadily progressing toward the bigger objective. While resolving one sub-storyline, subtly introduce another to spark curiosity and maintain engagement. A key factor in retention is ensuring players feel tangible progression—whether through visual upgrades, in-game currency, or meta advancements. Seeing the effort they’ve invested encourages players to keep playing to achieve the final goal. This layered approach keeps players invested in both the story and the gameplay.

Having an amazing marketing team! From the trailers and gameplays the people should say “I wanna do that” Look at Fortnite for example, In the initial iterations the game was pretty gnarly, Graphics were bad, No real players, But the funny bugs and videos which came up online made people laugh their pants off, It was all the doing of the marketing team! So have a marketing team which appreciates fun!

Rewarding Exploration to Reveal Plot Points To keep players hooked while unveiling key plot points, rewarding their exploration is crucial. Games like *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild* masterfully tie discoveries to narrative progression. By encouraging players to investigate the world, they naturally uncover story fragments, lore, and character development. This approach keeps players engaged, as they feel actively involved in piecing together the storyline. Rewarding exploration with meaningful insights and emotional connections ensures the narrative unfolds organically, maintaining intrigue and player investment.

By showing the full picture of the experience. Having a sense of progress is crucial in that task. As an user, I want to see my achievements constantly, as well as knowing clearly the maximum I can achieve.

In my opinion creating a game is having an idea first of all that no one has and then brainstorm on it and expand on that idea amd research on it (Facts) than make a time frame for each task. Finally finish those tasks and gradually keep updating that game. An example would be League of Legends.

One of the key items in the game industry is to keep the player in progress. The player should feel that it is possible to complete it, but there are more secret keys to reveal. Keep it up, and you are in the progress of the story. In every scene, every plot player must be happy to achieve some items or level and keep hungry to continue.