Have you ever stopped to think about all the characters who populate the digital worlds we spend so much time in? Beyond the heroes we guide, there's a whole cast of figures who bring these places to life. It's almost like they have their own quiet existences, just going about their business, whether they're shopkeepers, passersby, or even folks who offer a bit of help along the way. These background players are actually a really big deal for how we experience a game, contributing so much to the overall feel.
When we talk about someone like Miles Morales, we usually picture him as the main person we control, swinging through a sprawling urban setting, making choices, and saving the day. But what if, just for a moment, we considered him from a different angle? What if he wasn't the one we were playing, but rather a character living out his own programmed routines, waiting for a player to interact with him, or simply existing as part of
