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What makes a good game good?

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  • Level 2
    Journeyman
    Posts: 1
    May 27, 2013 4:39 pm GMT
    I am taking this survey type thing on a few websites to see what fans of games want in their game.
    I'm asking those of gaming and non-gaming websites (mostly or only by forums) over probably the next few weeks.
    I would like to make the best video game possible, and I have so many ideas.
    I am not with any gaming company
    I am not making it anytime soon, I'm simply a listless dreamer.
    If you say an idea that I would like to use on here I will not steal it. instead I'll contact you in hopes of permission.
    If you would like to help me with my ideas, contact me, and I'll take any help possible.
    I want to make a 3d action rpg, but any input is helpful.
    I believe to do something good, learn yourself on the topic as much as possible. thanks to wikis, youtube, and forums, I can, but I mostly know trivia, so I'm asking you, the gamers.
    I am 17, and have played the Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, Kingdom Hearts, Metroid, Kirby, Starfox, Earthbound/Mother, Fire Emblem, Sonic, just to name a few to give you some idea of what I do, as you can see I play mostly nintendo and nintendo-esque games.

    Go into detail about any of these:
    -characters
    -plot
    -music
    -minigames?
    -items
    -enemies
    -music
    -sidequests
    -bosses
    -nostalgia
    -gameplay
    -innovation
    -graphics
    -design
    -exploration
    -etc

    -what do you like and dislike about every game?
    -what is your favorite . . .?
    -what would make it better for you?
    -what other games do you like?
    -the best game would . . .
    -what makes a good game in general?
    -anymore details you feel like adding are appreciated.

    Please go into as much detail as possible, I don't mind reading. Thank you for your time and effort.

    other places I've asked:
    http://kh13.com/forum/topic/52551-what-makes-a-good-game-good/#entry1073486
    http://kh-vids.net/threads/what-makes-a-good-game-good.138612/
    http://forums.zeldainformer.com/threads/what-makes-a-good-game-good.9886/
    http://zeldadungeon.net/forum/f10/what-makes-good-game-good-42128.html#post700676
    (kingdom hearts and zelda fans are super devoted, so I went to them first.)
    I am taking this survey type thing on a few websites to see what fans of games want in their game. I'm asking those of gaming and non-gaming websites (mostly or only by forums) over probably the next few weeks. I would like to make the best video game possible, and I have so many ideas. I am not with any gaming company I am not making it anytime soon, I'm simply a listless dreamer. If you say an idea that I would like to use on here I will not steal it. instead I'll contact you in hopes of permission. If you would like to help me with my ideas, contact me, and I'll take any help possible. I want to make a 3d action rpg, but any input is helpful. I believe to do something good, learn yourself on the topic as much as possible. thanks to wikis, youtube, and forums, I can, but I mostly know trivia, so I'm asking you, the gamers. I am 17, and have played the Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, Kingdom Hearts, Metroid, Kirby, Starfox, Earthbound/Mother, Fire Emblem, Sonic, just to name a few to give you some idea of what I do, as you can see I play mostly nintendo and nintendo-esque games. Go into detail about any of these: -characters -plot -music -minigames? -items -enemies -music -sidequests -bosses -nostalgia -gameplay -innovation -graphics -design -exploration -etc -what do you like and dislike about every game? -what is your favorite . . .? -what would make it better for you? -what other games do you like? -the best game would . . . -what makes a good game in general? -anymore details you feel like adding are appreciated. Please go into as much detail as possible, I don't mind reading. Thank you for your time and effort. other places I've asked: http://kh13.com/forum/topic/52551-what-makes-a-good-game-good/#entry1073486 http://kh-vids.net/threads/what-makes-a-good-game-good.138612/ http://forums.zeldainformer.com/threads/what-makes-a-good-game-good.9886/ http://zeldadungeon.net/forum/f10/what-makes-good-game-good-42128.html#post700676 (kingdom hearts and zelda fans are super devoted, so I went to them first.)
  • Level 42
    Karnov
    Posts: 4330
    User is Online
    May 27, 2013 10:39 pm GMT

    Simple, it's good.

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  • Level 9
    Ikari Warrior
    Posts: 11
    May 28, 2013 5:55 pm GMT

    Originality

    Interesting characters

    Anything made before 2000 (basically before games became movies that held your hand to guide you through to the end)

    Originality

    Interesting characters

    Anything made before 2000 (basically before games became movies that held your hand to guide you through to the end)

  • Level 18
    Flicky
    Posts: 39
    User is Online
    Jun 6, 2013 6:58 am GMT
    Finely tuned gameplay that feels solid.

    Doesn't matter if it's complex or simple, or varied or limited, just solid. That feels like it's doing what it's meant to do.
    Clear controls and clear feedback for your actions.

    Everything else is secondary in my opinion...
    Finely tuned gameplay that feels solid. Doesn't matter if it's complex or simple, or varied or limited, just solid. That feels like it's doing what it's meant to do. Clear controls and clear feedback for your actions. Everything else is secondary in my opinion...
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