Do realism in games really challenge gamers? Do they help gamers in making tactical decisions on how to overcome whatever odds "realistic" games throw at us?
Like military shooters for example. Consider using guns "realistically" how the gun acts & weigh. If the heavy machine gun slows down the speed of the player, how would gamers use the lack of speed to their advantage. If the game jams, how should players manage their ammunition? And then there's health. If a one shot kill is considered realistic, how does this add challenge to playing through a shooter?
Or let's take further into say, medieval history. Does the "realistic" weight of armor or sword creates more challenge for the gamer? etc.
What do you think?
Like military shooters for example. Consider using guns "realistically" how the gun acts & weigh. If the heavy machine gun slows down the speed of the player, how would gamers use the lack of speed to their advantage. If the game jams, how should players manage their ammunition? And then there's health. If a one shot kill is considered realistic, how does this add challenge to playing through a shooter?
Or let's take further into say, medieval history. Does the "realistic" weight of armor or sword creates more challenge for the gamer? etc.
What do you think?