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| B.T. |
B.T. here, again coming out with a new segment. Now I know
we have been rolling out several segments in the last month. We are just
starting up and as sure as the sun will set and rise we will continue adding in
segments and filling in those segments in all due time. Today I would like to
introduce a segment I call Indie Corner: Game & Review. This is a little
segment where we here at DPG can talk about indie games, small projects that
many people may over look.
Every once and awhile we stumble upon a worthy independent developed
game that’s worth our time. These games aren’t just playable but are actually
fun and worth the money and the support they require. Most people love a good
underdog story and these companies are always the underdog. Don’t believe me? The
hero in movies and stories are often the underdog, great championships in the sports
worlds are often seen between the odds on favorite and an underdog. Not always
do those underdogs in every world win but when they do even we
as everyday people can feel some pride. Someone made it…
In terms of the gaming industry we as gamers would like to
make it if we could. Many of us are afraid to try or step out of the box to get
it done. Some of us just don’t know the
pressures or the pains that must be dealt with to succeed. I can say myself
that it is an immeasurable battle that can only be won with perseverance and a
passion.
Even while good games from Indie game companies are rare
they do exist. They are out there and they… they need our support as they are
trying to make it. Just like we here at DPG are trying to make it as an
entertainment hub for gaming. Just like we need buzz, help, and fan support so
do these game companies and their games. I speak on why I find it important another day
but for now I would like to invite you to read this first, on this segment…
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| www.Greenheartgames.com |
Today we will be looking at a game by Greenheart Games, specifically
their first: Game Dev Tycoon.
Greenheart Games was founded in July 2012 but
two brothers who held a mission to make games that are less social than today’s
social games. That’s right their first game is a single player tycoon name… as
the name suggest about game development. Now while their first game is a diamond in the
rough it is very enjoyable as it sits. With support they can polish what is already
addicting game.
Game Dev Tycoon; allows the player to start off in the 80’s
with their own small game company trying to make it big. So we as gamers can
finally put to the test the ‘If it was my game’ or the ‘with a bigger budget
this game could have been better’ statements we have made. Want to make a
sequel to a game that was never made or not properly made? Well now in a way
you can. While playing the game we can see if even in only a fraction of how
much work goes into a game.
Of that we can see more on games, we get to learn things
that we have taken for granted and even the way gaming use to be before our
times or back in our nostalgic days of yore [for some of us]. One of the key
game elements is that of the real gaming trifecta known as Storyline, Graphics
& Sound, and Gameplay. The three major components to a game whether they be
great or pieces of garbage. While the game is simplistic in its approach on the
trifecta it does require a fair balancing act just like real games do to make
great games.
Later in the game it will require you to rely on research
and the skills garnered to make new and better games and game engines. Adjusting
the three major components and adding in items garnered by research will cost
more but the outcome will become potentially speaking: greater. Now while the
game is simplistic and you don’t see the games you make per say a person’s
imagination can carry the images specially since you can name the games.
Later in the game your company can expand, and you can begin
to make huge projects that require more employees and can become played
worldwide. These larger projects require the tasks to be split up evenly just like
before so no one person can do it all on bigger games. Splitting the trifecta
up between employees allow more choices to be made as well pull into the real
life balancing act of directing a team.
I cannot stress this enough this game is addictive, fun and
you can learn about gaming history as events in the main story which runs 30
years long. Now these events were as they were in real life while the names
were changed for obvious trademark reasons it’s still fascinating. And while
the game may only be 30 years (still long enough) you can always continue
after. The gameplay is easily learned and understood and the tutorials are not
hours long and I like that about this game.
Its graphics and sounds are as well simplistic but they
tie-in to the games and its charming appeal. Most hardcore gamers and game purists
will know and understand that shiny graphics and over the top ambience does not
make a great game but the overall usage of the trifecta and how the game is
presented as a whole.
Greenheart Games makes an effort to make this game enjoyable
by offering free updates to fix issues (any that maybe found). While many
bigger companies do this they also have a large staff that’s typically in
charge of this, or is able to focus on that so it is nice to see an Indie
developer to put that much more extra in.
Most people would think a game as
amusing and entertaining as this would be cost them $20.00 but not so... Well
then what about $15.00? Wrong yet again. $10.00!? Nope. Now I know what you’re
thinking…”If it’s not 20, 15, or 10 maybe its higher maybe it’s more like
$25.00?” And again you would be incorrect. At the time of this writing GHG is
charging $7.99 ($8.00) in US dollars. You can pick up this gem from their
website or from the Windows store. Not sure you want to buy? Download a trial
version!
To recap Game Dev Tycoon is a
great Indie game and we here at DPG fully support Greenheart Games. So please
continue to support us and show some support for them and visit them at: www.Greenheartgames.com
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