REQ2 - A simulation game should be interactive: One of the most beneficial aspects of simulation games is their ability to engage learners in meaningful activities through various forms of interactivity [10]. These include actions such as: making choices and decisions, manipulating objects, reacting to events, and collecting information [10]. Interactivity gives the player a sense of control over the game, improving motivation during the learning process.
The interactivity characteristic is presented in all the analyzed games with different levels of implementation. For example, SimSE implements all the actions listed above, in contrast, in qGame, players can only make choices.