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Baldur’s Gate dev: “Games are often dumbed down to Chimp Factor Five”

Discussing their Enhanced Edition, Trent Oster reveals he doesn’t believe in changing the fundamentals of Baldur’s Gate in order to broaden its appeal as “the game industry in general doesn’t give enough credit to gamers.”

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Majin-vegeta4688d ago

*coughFPScough* for the cod crowd.

Anon19744687d ago

I remember sitting down for coffee once and he hit me with the Chimp Factor Five reference when talking about the demo for our first game that I had shown him. Great guy and I'm still thankful that he took the time to meet with me to discuss our project. At least a couple of his recommendations made it into our final version.

But at the time, Chimp Factor Five wasn't a criticism, it was one of his recommendations. With our control scheme he noted it seemed overly complicated and we should design it as simple as possible, and he was right. Testing on others we found quickly that what seemed a simple mechanic just confused people despite having them complete the tutorial.

Game companies dumb down games for the masses but is it really because they don't give the average gamer enough credit or is it because experience has taught them that to appeal to the masses they have to dumb things down?

IIC0mPLeXII4687d ago

I realized the second I fired up the first final fantasy how dumbed down games got. You literally walk out of the first town and the games like, ok dick head good luck. No quest markers, objective log, nothing. Still trying to beat it.

Lokai4687d ago

I'm glad they aren't going to try to modernize the game, merely make it easier to understand the rules.

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Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2 Enhanced Editions Shadow Drop Into Xbox Game Pass

The Enhanced Editions of Baldurs Gate 1 & 2 have just shadow dropped into Xbox Game Pass days before the Xbox Showcase

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Obscure_Observer25d ago

Another excellent addition to Gamepass out of nowhere!

Redgrave24d ago

They could add a still image of cartoon poop as a game and you'd still say it was an excellent addition and xbox/gamepass owners are eating good.

But yes, this is indeed a good addition. Perhaps Icewind Dale & Planescape Torment will soon follow, unless it's already on there.

jznrpg24d ago (Edited 24d ago )

They came out last gen and have been on sale for very cheap many times.

GhostScholar25d ago

I have a feeling 3 will drop at the games showcase into game pass.

anast24d ago (Edited 24d ago )

These games are ancient. There is no shadow dropping. They released an couple of ancient games on a platform. This is the same with every other ancient game that gets released on every other platform. Title: "Now You can play BG I & II on Xbox."

Neonridr24d ago

I am beginning to wonder if either of you know what the term "shadow dropping" means.

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Humble RPG Legends Bundle packs Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Icewind Dale, and more

The Humble RPG Legends Bundle just launched today. It includes nine items including Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, Neverwinter Nights: Complete Adventures, and more.

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Amazon Features Several Games Under $10 & $20; Slashes Up To 70% Off On Various Gaming Accessories

Daily Video Game writes: "Amazon has just added several more new games under $10 and $20 to celebrate its Prime Day, but these deals are not limited to just Prime members. That means even if you are not a Prime member, you could take advantage of these deals right now across multiple gaming platforms!"

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