Hey all,
I recently started a poll thread where people could sound off about what they think is wrong with modern FPS games, which can be viewed here: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.321472-Poll-What-in-your-opinion-makes-for-a-bad-FPS?page=3#13159836
Anyways, this thread is quite different. In trying to see the flaws in something, we must first recognize 'greatness', right? That's why you'll get the chance to create what you feel is the template for the ideal FPS.
It's pretty simple. Imagine you have full control over a dev team and can create any FPS you want. (just go with it) You have pretty high resources and budget, so don't worry. Just give a brief (or not so brief) description of an FPS that you would create if given the chance.
Or, you can list an existing game and alter/add to it. Hell, if you think the perfect FPS already exists, just list it and say why.
Some things you can list:
- Story and style of storytelling
- Setting
- Art style
- A few characters, at least the protagonist
- Platforms it's available on
- Mechanics (health packs? weapon limits? squad mates? boss fights? etc.)
- Mechanics from other genres (maybe a vehicle section or two? Or is the game a hybrid of FPS and Strategy?)
- Weapons (if you can't think of any, just state things like "varied and futuristic" or "realistic but weighty", etc.)
- Speed of gameplay (slower and tactical? Or serious sam on steroids?)
- How much realism
- Retail or downloadable
- Single-player, co-op, or multiplayer (or all three)
- Level design (open-world? linear? Or a mix of the two? any exploration?)
- Anything else you want add
I recently started a poll thread where people could sound off about what they think is wrong with modern FPS games, which can be viewed here: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.321472-Poll-What-in-your-opinion-makes-for-a-bad-FPS?page=3#13159836
Anyways, this thread is quite different. In trying to see the flaws in something, we must first recognize 'greatness', right? That's why you'll get the chance to create what you feel is the template for the ideal FPS.
It's pretty simple. Imagine you have full control over a dev team and can create any FPS you want. (just go with it) You have pretty high resources and budget, so don't worry. Just give a brief (or not so brief) description of an FPS that you would create if given the chance.
Or, you can list an existing game and alter/add to it. Hell, if you think the perfect FPS already exists, just list it and say why.
Some things you can list:
- Story and style of storytelling
- Setting
- Art style
- A few characters, at least the protagonist
- Platforms it's available on
- Mechanics (health packs? weapon limits? squad mates? boss fights? etc.)
- Mechanics from other genres (maybe a vehicle section or two? Or is the game a hybrid of FPS and Strategy?)
- Weapons (if you can't think of any, just state things like "varied and futuristic" or "realistic but weighty", etc.)
- Speed of gameplay (slower and tactical? Or serious sam on steroids?)
- How much realism
- Retail or downloadable
- Single-player, co-op, or multiplayer (or all three)
- Level design (open-world? linear? Or a mix of the two? any exploration?)
- Anything else you want add