Comments on: Why Online Multiplayer Is All That Important

By: Juuso

Juuso — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:25:39 +0000

I guess both are fine, as long as they’re fun…. and can provide challenge to your skill level. I guess I would prefer simpler games (simple as in Rogue Spear simple ;))

I wouldn’t say that games that are “quick to pick up” would necessarily require less skill than complex games.

Fat Princess: nope

By: Amit

Amit — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:48:07 +0000

Okey, do you like very complex multiplayer games with lots of features and that takes skill to play. (Where you might stop to play half a year and when you come back you can’t really compete against anyone)

Or, do you prefer a fun multiplayer game which is quick to pick up and play? Have you played Fat Princess on the PSN?

By: Juuso

Juuso — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:54:44 +0000

1) good multiplayer game = players & community (game can be pretty simple actually – even risk is fun)

good single player = don’t play any to be honest… :)

2) AAA games probably “need” multiplayer mode more often than indie games. For indies – it’s highly risky.

3) I’d prefer multiplayer-only or single-player only, that way the design can focus on certain area. Businesswise I don’t know. I’m biased anyway since I play only multiplayer games ;)

4) costs: I don’t think it would automatically cost more. It really depends. Of course you need more tech on the networking, but then for example you don’t necessarily need (or want) to have a storyline in multiplayer game.

By: Amit Ginni Patpatia

Amit Ginni Patpatia — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:54:51 +0000

I have a couple of questions I wish to raise…

What makes a good multiplayer game to YOU? What is it that makes you come back to play a multiplayer game?

What makes a good singleplayer game to YOU? What is it that makes you come back to play a singleplayer game?

Do you think developers should focus on single player game and multiplayer game in the same game? Or do you think when creating a game, it should be held seperate? Like, either make a good singleplayer or a multiplayer instead of both? Maybe release a good multiplayer and then a good singleplayer?

Also, do you think it cost more to create a pure multiplayer game or a pure singleplayer game?

Please answer these questions and share your opinion on this matter, thank you.