Shortly thereafter, the rush is gone and we want it again. We want that new game and our dopamine sensors will love us for it - and look it’s on sale! - so of course we give in for that rush. This is part of the problem with today’s society, in that we get that head rush from having the extra money to blow on some desired possession. Each new experience was delicious, and you couldn’t get enough. Games were special when you initially started playing them. Finding that special mechanical feel is something that not all games can accomplish, and isn’t necessarily limited to retro styled games - look no further than Diablo for your prime example of a fluidity that is captivating. It’s not only that retro visual appeal that is teasing your nostalgia sensors, no, your muscles are recoiling in joy because they remember exactly what they need to do. When playing a game like Super Mutant Alien Assault, or SMAA for short, you’re brain is recalling muscle memories from the past. I believe it comes down to a mechanical feel, something that you can’t really describe on paper. The reason why games with a retro feel to them are successful isn’t necessarily because of the lower cost of entry - though stylized or pixellated graphic engines tend to be less costly to implement. However, I think there is a more philosophical way of looking at it, which I shall propose now. Many members of the blogosphere have posted test results or formulated their own opinions on the subject, myself included. Similarly, I think that the reason gaming is so difficult for one to pin down reasons why they enjoy it, or more specifically what kinds of games they enjoy comes down to a gaming personality. Granted, this doesn’t have to be super technical or specific, and that’s my field of expertise. It’s interesting how I can look at an assignment, and besides instantly wanting to avoid putting in the effort to complete the task, I find that I will formulate an idea quickly and then the pieces just fall together. I managed to pull the writing portion off last week at the drop of a hat, and got my visual presentation in earlier this evening. This company is fictional, of course, but something an executive might have to propose one day. In a recent class I gave a written and visual presentation as to why I think it would be beneficial for my “company” to give funding to develop a mobile app, citing the ridiculous profit margins the gaming and social network industries have obtained.
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If school has taught me one thing, it’s how to pull together an idea and give it some merit rather quickly. The spin on personality fits me, and might fit many of you too, but your mileage may vary. This post is going to be primarily about the above game, Super Mutant Alien Assault, but will also reflect on other retro titles with similar design choices.
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