I\u2019m over 100 rated games and I\u2019ve just started to go over my rating again, starting with \u201cfun\u201d because it\u2019s the easiest thing to judge. I understand \u201cFun\u201d as the entertainment value of the game. Apparentlyn, most people will give \u201coverall\u201d high ratings when they give \u201cfun\u201d high ratings. However, I think there should be much more to games than entertainment. But for now, let\u2019s check the fun.<\/p>\n
One thing that spoils the \u201cfun\u201d in games is the waste of time, especially in games where you lose a lot. If you make a game where the player will lose\u00a0often\u00a0 (and if you still want to make it \u201cfun\u201d), you should allow him to retry immediately. Don\u2019t add transitions, fade in, scrolling, etc. Just do : 1. play 2. die 3. repeat, and then it becomes addictive.<\/p>\n
Three examples of 5\/5 \u201cFUN\u201d ratings :<\/strong><\/p>\n Go long!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n I thought \u201cGo long\u201d was really fun because it really engaged me in its absurdly intense mood.<\/p>\n Fighter\u2019s last hope<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n I was 12 years old again when playing this game. Ok, push the button, kill the enemies, jump, jump, more enemies, kill, kill. This game is exactly what it wants to be.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/data\/posts\/2013\/12\/3661fe443b893051e665e7a15fee9187.png\")
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