BADLUCK'S PROFILE

I would argue, at least for the writing aspect, that it didn't quite hit "simple, done well". It almost feels like the writing is trying too hard to be simple, instead of just being naturally that way. It feels forced to me. Considering the writing chops you have on your team, this seems like a huge missed opportunity. I mean, making The Way 2 with this likely wasn't the way to go.

Actually, Hero's Realm might be the game I'd point to as a good example of "simple, done well" as far as writing goes.

Still, the game seems like it's being received pretty well, and from what I can see, not everyone shares this criticism.

Anyway, congrats on what appears to be a really solid release. My suggestion, offered humbly and with the understanding that I may not be interpreting things correctly, would be to make the next game without such a singular goal in mind for the writing. My impression is that you overcooked it, so to speak.

I really can't overstate the fact that I may be totally off base with that criticism.

Thanks so much Frogge! It really means a lot to me that you liked the game, and I'll take the criticism to heart as well. Thanks for sharing this!

Hey Erave, were you guys trying for a "retro" feel to the dialogue and story, to go along with the retro graphics and music? I have to imagine the simplicity was intentional, rather than an oversight.

You shouldn't avoid adding something like that just because it might be true that no one will solve it. I don't see any sense in that.

If it's important to the gameplay and it's like a... puzzle or a riddle that's too difficult to solve, that's a different question. Or if it's a major part of the story and the player really needs to understand it in order to appreciate the story, and you're just being too coy or vague about it, that's another.

But just for bonus stuff? Add in whatever seems good to you. You can always slightly increase how obvious or subtle it is during beta testing.