Do you feel removed from the action when playing in third person?

[StaceyPowers]

In games where you play in third person, do you feel “far away” from the action? I do in some, but not in others; it seems to depend on where the camera is.

[killamch89]

Outside of a few exceptions, not really. I still feel quite immersed in almost every third-person game available.

[Lens]

Absolutely! I noticed that the camera placement can make or break immersion in third-person games. So, If the camera is too far away, I feel detached from the action. 

 

[killamch89]

1 hour ago, Lens said:

Absolutely! I noticed that the camera placement can make or break immersion in third-person games. So, If the camera is too far away, I feel detached from the action. 

 

It depends on some other factors as well. Little things like the screen slightly shaking or blurring when taking an action does tend to make third-person action more immersive.

[Lens]

On 9/3/2024 at 10:41 PM, killamch89 said:

It depends on some other factors as well. Little things like the screen slightly shaking or blurring when taking an action does tend to make third-person action more immersive.

Agreed with you on that! but with a very clever camera work, visual effects, and responsive controls, it can definitely bridge the gap. 

 

[Scorpion]

Yes. Third-person perspective creates distance between me and the game world.

[Lens]

8 hours ago, Scorpion said:

Yes. Third-person perspective creates distance between me and the game world.

I completely understand where you are coming from. The third-person perspective can create a sense of detachment truly. This is noticeable in games that focus on storytelling.  

[Button]

10 hours ago, Lens said:

I completely understand where you are coming from. The third-person perspective can create a sense of detachment truly. This is noticeable in games that focus on storytelling.  

Some games, like Max Payne or Uncharted, use the third-person perspective more effectively and the right camera angles and animations really helped to minimize the distance. 

[HowHammerYou]

On the contrary, I have a harder time feeling immersed in first-person games. It always feels like I'm walking around with a box on my head, which is incredibly distracting.