iHobo

JULY 12, 2023

Although these lines are increasingly blurred today (as AAA cRPGs will tend to draw heavily from both traditions), there is a clear historical period after the Ultima - Wizardry split that dominates more than two decades of cRPG design. It is the model that all contemporary open world games follow.

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Open World AAA Game Design Game Designer 52

Radiator Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

I completed the main campaign in Redfall ( official site, Steam , also on Game Pass), a 4 player co-op open world shooter by Arkane Austin, who's mostly known for detailed single player story-filled action games. There are two open world regions, Redfall Commons and Burial Point. OK you get the idea. Let's zoom out.

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Studios Co-op Open World Cutscenes 98

Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Final Fantasys end with god-killing because that's what changing your life requires! Still, overall this was a very impressive achievement for just 3 indie developers. Even AAA has given up on immersive sim RPGs , so any dev deserves praise just for attempting this genre I think. it's going to therapy!

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NPC Fighting Art Dev 52