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Also, "interesting experience" is actually something most developers are aiming for, and it's not really a bad thing. Believe it or not, all games provide an experience, whether they have pretty atmospheric settings or not. The experience a game gives us is ultimately what we remember down the long road ahead.

Mmh. What I said was not aimed at games or developers. It was aimed at this heightened idea of what an "interesting experience" is. And you have to remember that in this case this "experience" was conditioned to the removal of complementary game elements, such as subtitles for a fictional language. As if their presence alone was enough to erase the effort that went into crafting said language; or the player's ability to appreciate it, and finding it "interesting" or "memorable" in their own terms.

In short, what people expect and get out of games is different. If you wish a game did something you wanted to see, that's Ok. That can be a discussion. But let's not be so hasty about dismissing them entirely if they don't do that. I think there comes a point in which is better to enjoy things for what they're, rather than to hate on them for what they're not.

@Colt: That looks great. Is that a commercial game? It looks like it could be... Anyway, here are some things caught my eye. When characters are strafing the walking animation is too subtle. The movement of their legs is barely noticeable and their bodies remain stiff. The result looks a bit odd, almost as if the characters are hoovering around. Yet when they're running, they throw their bodies to the front and their leg's movement is more pronounced. Maybe find a middle ground between these animations?

In the stealth part; with sprites that big, getting so close to the enemies, in areas so wide open, you kinda expect the character to be seen. If the character was aided by shadows or had some kind of "optical camo" like in mgs, it would be easier to suspend disbelief there. I mean, it's not bad, many games do it like that. But if you can address that somehow, that would be great.

Also, in the video it seems like you cannot shoot the bad guys, nor they can shoot you, from above tables and stuff. That's odd.

@Chilly-Pheese-Steak: (That's quite the nickname xD) So, I take it that you're working with rm2k/3, right? Are you still dependent to any of the default menu systems? Because it seems like you're trying to imitate that style. However if you can event your own, I think someone with your talent can strive for something less dull and boxy. You game has certain charm to it and I think you could benefit from the extra effort... Unless what you're showing us is still a WIP, in which case, disregard. (Love the animations btw)

@Dookie: Whoa! That looks awesome. I get what you say about the lighting effects overlays. It's more of a convenience thing. But if you're putting this amount of work into "painting" every map already, it really pays off going the extra mile. Good job!

@Versalia: Animated battle backgrounds are always a plus. But the maps seems a bit bare. Are you still going to add more details to it? If not, making the enemies bigger may also help with that... Besides that, it looks fine. Perhaps the glow from the lights is too visible? If it was dark I would understand their radius to be that wide, but since it's not, it looks odd.

@Punkitt: Following up on Versalia's observation. Maybe make the "sweat" blue? Unless that animation and that background are not exclusive to the Bee enemy, in which case it stands to reason that unfortunate combinations are bound to happen. Other than that, I really like the style of your battles. Are you making an Earthbound fan game perhaps?

Yeah, the language in those articles leaves something to be desired. All three of them. Which is really at the core of this issue. This is not so much about "marginalized people" or the "X or Y experience". This has more to do with the political inclinations of certain people. And guess what? Not everybody shares your politics! So of course things are bound to get feisty.

Btw, I see this a lot. No matter how careful you try to be with your words, or how nuanced your arguments, the discussion always devolves into: "So what's your problem with criticism, uh? UHH???" Well, none. It's the shaming; the judging; that is the problem. And we can tell the difference. Quit trying to conflate the two to justify your own behavior or that of others...

"I noticed you don't have any marginalized people in your game, and I think it would greatly improve the quality of the game if you represented minorities better."

Mmh. I'm not so sure. Maybe it would "broaden the appeal" of the game; not its quality. The implications are very different.

Just sayin' =P

Really? I just watched that on YT and it's just the word "senpai" for over 20 minutes... Some of the dialogue was Ok though.