We have reached a point in today’s gaming market where buzzwords like “open-world” have become something of an expectation, rather than a novelty. Whilst this is not necessarily a standard used across the board, as yet, it is certainly the case that we now see features along these lines being pushed by developers more often than not. Why?
Evercade has teased a new DOOM release for their platform.
I hope they make a Doom themed VS unit with red lighting. it will be like the Duke 3d one they did a couple years ago.
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A new Fallout exhibition has been revealed for fans.
Open world games are a trend of 8th generation. Every era had its own approach and a pletora of games with that approach.
3/4th gen - Platformers
5th gen - 3D Platformers and JRPGs
6th gen - 3D action games
7th gen - FPS
8th gen - Open world games
And technology has a crucial role on these trends, because it makes possible to achieve ideias that were impossible with the old tech.
Linear games are relevant still, it's all about design. Games such as Resident Evil 4 demonstrate how a linear structure works.
Wanna knock this pretentious grand standing? Linear games are not going anywhere numb nuts.