Plot or no plot

jmutch · 2004-10-11T11:30:07

I'm almost finished with my game (it's an action based platformer) and I was wondering whether I should throw in some sort of plot. But the problem is it's a simple game, and I think that a plot might subtract from it. (like a big plot for a tetris or breakout clone) Would it really matter too much if I were to just entirely leave out a plot? I've seen other games like mine that just leave out a plot and storyline, but the once the player wins those games and is presented with a screen that says, "You win!" the player will think, "Well that's stupid, all that for a screen that says I win." So, in short, is adding a story to my game really worth it/necessary?

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Started by jmutch October 08, 2004 06:43 PM

11 comments, last by Coz 20 years, 3 months ago

jmutch

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October 09, 2004 09:17 PM

Thanks for your ideas. I think I'll probably do something similar to what Coz suggested, but I'll try not to have that "duct-taped" on feel, and make it consistent throughout the game.

CaTZ

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October 11, 2004 03:41 AM

yeah, coz advice sounds right, it's like.. the plot from the original super mario bros :lol:

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