The story around No Man’s Sky’s marketing will stand as a shining example of how not to speak to your audience - “don’t do a No Man’s Sky” is already becoming a cautionary tale among some development circles. While it might not have been the game everyone seemed to want, it was actually a game that was fantastic if enjoyed on it’s own merits, rather than focusing on what it wasn't. The saga has been ongoing for years, and will continue to go on for several more. They may not be 10/10 or they may have come entirely from left field, but boy did these games make a mark on 2016. No Man's Sky, Frog Fractions 2, Kentucky Route Zero Ep 4 Firewatch was talked about in gaming circles for the longest time prior to release, receiving the equivalent coverage as any regular AAA game. SUPERHOT blasted through with a wildly different take on the first person shooter by turning the idea into a puzzle game, while That Dragon, Cancer showed that games can be just as heartfelt and devastating as any film or TV show. The Witness and Inside provided 2 very different follow ups to previous projects Braid and Limbo respectively, both providing the gaming world with new takes on basic ideas while earning the highest of accolades from media outlets. On one hand the success of previous games have allowed for the rise if “Triple I” development, whereas on the other crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter have provided a flush of funds to teams with novel ideas. The Witness, Inside, Firewatch, SUPERHOT, That Dragon, Cancerįor the last few years, it’s often been the games made by small development teams (or even a single person) that have provided the novel and unique experiences of the year for gaming.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |