What’s your opinion on the importance of storytelling vs. gameplay in indie games?

by Ameliaseba on Dec 24th, 2024 12:39 PM

[color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial, sans-serif]In the [/font][/size][/color][color=#1155cc][size=2][font=Arial, sans-serif]indie game development process[/font][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial, sans-serif], both storytelling and gameplay are crucial, but their importance depends on the game’s goal. Story-driven games like [/font][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial, sans-serif]Undertale[/font][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial, sans-serif] or [/font][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial, sans-serif]Hollow Knight[/font][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial, sans-serif] show how strong narratives can elevate the experience. However, gameplay-centric games like [/font][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial, sans-serif]Celeste[/font][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial, sans-serif] demonstrate that solid mechanics can also create a compelling experience. Ultimately, a balance between the two often results in the most engaging and memorable indie games.[/font][/size][/color]