First of all, I searched Ideal and Dream games in the Escapist and none of the topics have what I had in mind.
Some of us might have played a great game which had potential but had flaws or something lacking which hindered it in being an instant classic to your game collection. This topic is dedicated to those who have come up with what they would believe to be THEIR ideal game.
Origins of the Concept
Recent sandbox games like InFamous and Prototype certainly had wonderful potential as games. But in my opinion, they lacked a certain factor that would make me go WOW, and that is Variety in a sandbox game. So I thought up of the idea of what I would call my Ideal Sandbox game.
My Ideal Game Concept
In simple terms, my Ideal Game Concept would be as simple as combining all these:
- Fallout 3's custom character simulation and Sandbox RPG choices for combat and perks
- InFamous / Prototype's ideal sandbox gameplay
Your custom character's mission? Its up to you what you would want to do to the world. If i want to estimate this idea in 2 gameplay choices; You either be an anti-hero who just wants to do what he likes, or simply a destroyer of civilizations who just want wanton destruction. If these 2 are not what you usually do in a sandbox game, then it might be that you're playing the game wrong, in my opinion.
Let me assume you already created a look for your character. Now the next important thing is what powers would you want your character to have? These ranges from destructive powers for those who want to make the world crumble, up to powers of manipulation for those who want to control everything from the inside with just the snap of your fingers.
There would be main "written" missions in this game that would fluctuate and change depending on how you act and finish each mission. Same goes for side-quests. These choices affect if you do business alone or manipulate armies to proclaim martial law.
This is what I consider to be the ultimate Sandbox game. I have yet to even think of a name for this ideal game.
Some of us might have played a great game which had potential but had flaws or something lacking which hindered it in being an instant classic to your game collection. This topic is dedicated to those who have come up with what they would believe to be THEIR ideal game.
Origins of the Concept
Recent sandbox games like InFamous and Prototype certainly had wonderful potential as games. But in my opinion, they lacked a certain factor that would make me go WOW, and that is Variety in a sandbox game. So I thought up of the idea of what I would call my Ideal Sandbox game.
My Ideal Game Concept
In simple terms, my Ideal Game Concept would be as simple as combining all these:
- Fallout 3's custom character simulation and Sandbox RPG choices for combat and perks
- InFamous / Prototype's ideal sandbox gameplay
Your custom character's mission? Its up to you what you would want to do to the world. If i want to estimate this idea in 2 gameplay choices; You either be an anti-hero who just wants to do what he likes, or simply a destroyer of civilizations who just want wanton destruction. If these 2 are not what you usually do in a sandbox game, then it might be that you're playing the game wrong, in my opinion.
Let me assume you already created a look for your character. Now the next important thing is what powers would you want your character to have? These ranges from destructive powers for those who want to make the world crumble, up to powers of manipulation for those who want to control everything from the inside with just the snap of your fingers.
There would be main "written" missions in this game that would fluctuate and change depending on how you act and finish each mission. Same goes for side-quests. These choices affect if you do business alone or manipulate armies to proclaim martial law.
This is what I consider to be the ultimate Sandbox game. I have yet to even think of a name for this ideal game.
