so i just read this really interesting article about immersive sim games, and i have to say, it's got me thinking. basically, the designer of the classic game thief is saying that trying to make a triple-a immersive sim just doesn't work. and i kind of agree with him - i mean, these games are all about providing a super immersive experience, but they don't always sell like crazy.



according to randy smith evergreen, the problem is that immersive sim games are trying to compete with huge blockbusters like ghost of tsushima and gta 6. but the thing is, immersive sims just don't have the same massive audience as those games. so, trying to make a triple-a immersive sim is just not a great idea - it's like trying to make a niche game appeal to everyone, which just isn't going to happen.



evergreen thinks that a better approach would be to go for a smaller budget, like $3-10 million, and just focus on making a really passionate and dedicated game. and you know what, i think that's a great idea. the original thief game was made on a budget of just $3 million, and it's still an amazing game today. so, maybe we don't need these huge budgets to make a great immersive sim - maybe just a small team of people who really care about the game is enough.



i love the idea of having more mid-budget games that just focus on serving a specific niche. it's like, not every game has to be a huge bestseller - sometimes it's okay to just make a game for a smaller audience. and who knows, maybe that game will still find success and become a cult classic or something. anyway, it's definitely food for thought, and i'm excited to see whatRead more: Full article on www.rockpapershotgun.com

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