But if something came along and duplicated the game play exactly, from the surface down to the very depths of the mechanics, and also had passable 3D graphics even just like Minecraft style it would be even better.
Cool, that helps a bit, if they’re both the same kind of game.
But just so we’re clear, you can have a 10 hour game that results from abhorrent crunch over several years. Or that is super buggy and unpolished.
Personally, I find that there is no perfect length for all games. If it’s a narrative game it’s easier to pace a shorter game, sometimes, and it’s often easier to at least see the end, at least.
Of course you can also make a game with no ending at all. I am less and less interested in narrative games as time goes on.
I’m a sucker for a good story or just brainless fun. For example, rdr2 story would’ve been fine for me even without the open world, the storyline drew me in. I also like rocket league cos big ball and explosions.
I hate to break it to everybody sharing either version of this, but… yeah, it’s not the graphics.
I mean, it’s also the graphics, but it’s not just the graphics.
Shorter helps in narrative games, though. Shorter is easier. Makes for better games, too, IMO.
Dwarf Fortress is an amazing game.
But if something came along and duplicated the game play exactly, from the surface down to the very depths of the mechanics, and also had passable 3D graphics even just like Minecraft style it would be even better.
I’d rather have a polished 10 hour game than a buggy 50 hour game
Cool, that helps a bit, if they’re both the same kind of game.
But just so we’re clear, you can have a 10 hour game that results from abhorrent crunch over several years. Or that is super buggy and unpolished.
Personally, I find that there is no perfect length for all games. If it’s a narrative game it’s easier to pace a shorter game, sometimes, and it’s often easier to at least see the end, at least.
Of course you can also make a game with no ending at all. I am less and less interested in narrative games as time goes on.
I’m a sucker for a good story or just brainless fun. For example, rdr2 story would’ve been fine for me even without the open world, the storyline drew me in. I also like rocket league cos big ball and explosions.