sandbox game

sandbox game
A video game with no linear storyline or specific goal, the player deriving amusement from a range of open-ended interactions or situations.

This was the ultimate sandbox game. By providing a simple, yet rich simulation, it gave the user the tools with which to create his own fun.


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