

And though he hasn't been very active in the past years, the influence of his games can still be felt as of today, whether in the decision making of "Bioshock" ("to harvest or not to harvest that is the question") or the variety of action approaches games like "Crysis" permit. When games were still trying to grasp linear narratives and straight-forward game-play design, Warren Spector was already going one step ahead and trying non-linearity. His name has become a synonym of openness and liberty when it comes to game-play and narrative elements. Though many may not immediately recognize the name, Warren Spector is one of the most important game directors in the industry.
