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Ranty Rant: The Long Dark – Part Deux
So, in the long long ago I wrote a ranty rant on The Long Dark.
Seeing that the game has been recently finished (kind of). I feel like I should write an updated ranty rant.
Hell, I’ll make it two for the price of one.
I will write an updated “Survival mode” rant (many things changed in the game since early 2015) and one on the story mode (my first experience with it).
This is about the story mode.
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So, finally story mode is out. Well, it’s been out for a while, but I haven’t really kept up with the releases.
Of course, I had to go play for a bit.
And the following are my thoughts and random points. (mostly mean spirited criticism)
Warning: lots of spoilers about the game
(1650 words)
Ranty Rant: The Long Dark
Came across this one, mentioned by someone in 4chan’s /out/, had never heard of the game.
It’s one of those Indie games that somehow manage to sell an alpha version that may never reach Gold for the price of a full functioning game. Steam calls it “Early Access Game”, I call it beta testers and unlimited gameplay and design feedback, that pay for it.
Honestly that practice kind of rustles my jimmies.
At the same time it’s a smart move, reduce testing costs, lots of feedback and even gameplay ideas that will help you make the game more tailored to your average user, potentially enhancing the game experience (and getting you more sales, because an happy gamer is a valuable marketing tool). And best part, people pay for it…full price!
(long ranty rant incoming, nearly 1500 words)
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Tagged games, I feel like writing so here you go, the long dark
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