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The Essential Experience

Posted on November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 by et4g23

When it comes to deciding upon things for this game, I have found myself delving too deep into what the positives and negatives are of each idea I come up with – essentially trying to “min/max” my own brain and thoughts. Therefore I have decided that I must come up with a basis for my game, a starting point that I will use as a foundation to build up a game idea that I am happy with no matter how flawed or horrible it is in hindsight.

A game that I have always loved since I first opened it on my PC was Omori, the themes it was able to address all whilst creating an intriguing world and addictive gameplay is nothing short of genius. Although I know it is a tough task to be able to juggle creating a competent and interesting game while approaching a sensitive and often avoided topic within media – I believe that it is something worth doing and being passionate about.

“Love what you do and do what you love. Don’t listen to anyone else who tells you not to do it.” ~ Some guy probably

The “Point” of the game idea

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