![]() In this post, I’m going to show you some ways of looking for an inspiration. OK, so now that we know what is probably the most important thing about making any game, how do we find a great idea? And how could we make it into the proper game? An idea is not everything but without an idea, there is nothing (as far as the game’s concerned) It’s a brilliant idea that has made those games hits.Įverything starts with an idea. Flappy Bird, Minecraft, Fruit Ninja, Dwarf Fortress. Why? Because of a great idea at their core.Īnd the same goes for many of today’s successful games. There was only a pure gameplay based on a fresh idea. But what IS the plot if not a well-developed idea? And looking back, there were so many great games that had no real story whatsoever. Same goes for music, sound effects and so on.Ī plot or a story? Yes, those can withstand the passage of time, just like the good books. Even most simple nowadays indie games *look* better. Compare any 80s game visuals to today’s standards. Now ask yourself – what is the greatest element of those games? ![]() If you’re not old enough to remember those happy times, I’m sure you’re aware the “retro gaming” is all hype right now. But if the idea for your game sucks – your whole product will be a crap.Ĭonversely, a great idea may be enough to guarantee the success of your game, even if the visuals are not top-notch.ĭon’t believe me? Remember your favorite game from 8-bit, 16-bit era. What’s more, you can have the best visual and audio assets for your game, great object models and stunning characters. Your game may be lacking sounds, music, a plot, a proper user interface, sometimes even graphics (take MUDs) but never an idea… Yet without an idea, there could be no game. There are so many idea-people but only a few ever deliver an actual game. They say finding an idea is the easiest part of making any game. A guide to in spiration for game developers In this post, I will give you some ideas on how to find… well… an idea for a game.
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