From time to time this question arise for me that “What is my criteria for evaluating computer games?” What makes me so passionate about a game?
The first think that I consider about a game is its emotional side. I mean how it’s look and feel, its story and so on. If the game fails in this phase, I will throw it away. If succeeds, I shall consider its gameplay and other technical issues.
Consider for example XIII: this game’s gameplay is shit. It’s too hard for me. There’s no point in it, no innovation, no nothing; Just a plain old everyday shooter. So, why do I love this game? The first thing that I realized about this game is that it uses Toon Shader (a technique that makes 3D scenes look like 2D cartoons) for rendering to create illusion of comic books. Here is the why: I love comic book very much, so I can’t resist such a game.
I love Resident Evil series for their horror theme, Star Craft for its sci-fi theme and great story, and Shining Force for everything. I feel so strong about these games.
Logical justifications cannot make me so passionate, and cannot create such enthusiasm in gamers. So you see, it’s all about emotion.
No comments:
Post a Comment