Why might Secret Level not be the show you think it is?

The following contains minor spoilers for
Secret level
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Despite all the disclosures regarding this matter. But Tim Miller's upcoming adult animated series is coming out soon. Secret level It remains largely a mystery. It features a trailer showcasing a rather interesting collection of video game footage that will eventually be translated into the show. Each episode in Secret level It is a standalone story based on several video games and franchises. Some games have already arrived and some games are yet to come.

Game Rant recently had the opportunity to pre-screen several episodes of Tim Miller's film. Secret level Before the launch And it seems that overall The show may subvert the expectations of fans of some of the video game industry's biggest titles. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be a negative undermining. Because it can be viewed through a specific lens as being more worthwhile. After all, the important thing is to know. Secret levelThe intention and choice is not to narrow expectations to a specific one.

Why might a level of secrecy subvert expectations?

Secret Level is about expanding the world of video games.

to gain understanding Secret levelPotential to subvert fans' expectations that can wait for the premiere It's important to be informed. Secret levelThe premise of which is largely summed up in its name. Basically Secret level intend to be “Secret Level” for the biggest game franchises and IPs on the market Instead, it's just a continuation of the narrative and characters that fans have come to know and love. Like they might be looking forward to, in a sense, delving into it. Secret level It's comparable to a piece of DLC that creates the game's world. But there is no main protagonist. Therefore, there is no need to continue the main story of the game.

More or less in each episode of Secret level is the expansion of the world — the proverbial side quest. For lack of a better term — where the virtual universe as a whole is taken beyond the limits of hands-on limitations. and enter a much larger space where almost anything is possible. The only limitations are the video game lore and characters that were previously established as gospel, however. Secret level It can take viewers to places that have not yet been discovered. where they may find themselves caring about stories and characters they didn't even know existed in worlds in which they may have become experts.

The secret level does not include primarily known characters and stories.

given Secret levelThe show's premise and the buzz surrounding the show before its release It may cause fans' expectations. Inevitably subverted. Especially considering what is the main conversation about the show. In particular, fans should plan almost every episode of Secret level surprise them Because the show seems to go out of its way to avoid featuring some of the most famous characters from video games and referencing their stories. Perhaps even expected this. Secret levelAccording to a few details that were revealed in the show's trailer. But the hype train the show is running might suggest otherwise.

More or less in each episode of
Secret level
is the expansion of the world — the proverbial side quest. For lack of a better term — where the virtual universe as a whole is taken beyond the limits of hands-on limitations. and enter a much larger space where almost anything is possible.

After eagle-eyed fans saw important characters such as god of warof Kratos and Ghost of TsushimaJin Sakai enters. Secret levelmovie trailer Most of the talk about the show revolves around said characters appearing. At some point there were rumors that also hinted at Jinsakai's appearance. Secret level It's an indication of a video game sequel on the way. Even though it turned out that wasn't the case. Ghost of Yothe was revealed instead. However, some may find it unfortunate or a blessing in disguise that the show tends to avoid such storylines. Instead, it chose to focus on characters and stories that were unknown outside of the show before the premiere.

Secret levelLiking stories and characters you've never heard before isn't necessarily a bad thing. Due to many episodes Regardless of its short runtime, it succeeds in making a significant addition to the game's most iconic virtual world. more than anything else This approach helps achieve things that video game franchises might have a difficult time achieving with their own medium. Due to the limitations imposed by the stories they have already worked on, however, my best advice is for those looking forward to watching. Secret level It might be that they head into the show expecting to see less of what they know. And what they don't know is more likely.

Secret level Premieres on Amazon Prime Video on December 10.