Does a new game have to be state of the art?

JY · 2001-11-09T07:18:16

I know that wizzy 3D games are all the rage at the moment (a few too many of them if you ask me) but what do you guys think of the good old 2D platform games? I personally think that some of the games on the old Spectrum and Amiga have much more playability than some new games. Games like Lemmings and Worms are absolute classics (IMHO), why aren''t more games based on gameplay instead of just flashy graphics? My games programming is limited and it''s something I would like to get back into. I''ve spent too long in the commercial arena - but I want to know the general consensus on the style of game that is most popular. I was thinking of easing myself in by developing a game in the style of Lemmings or something similar. I prefer the brain-challenge of those kind of games as opposed to just shooting things. So, supposing I hope to get this game published, do you still think there is a market for games like this?

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Started by JY November 07, 2001 10:28 AM

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Symphonic

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November 08, 2001 10:46 AM

if your''re going along the lines of Abuse, I''d be more than happy to contribute to story etc.

George D. Filiotis

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November 09, 2001 07:18 AM

Thanks Symphonic, that would be great.

My programming skills are fine but graphics and storylines, not so.

Although I am thinking that something along the lines of Abuse might be a bit ambitious to start with? Might start a bit smaller

"Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own." - Lee Jun Fan

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