killamch89 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 What are your thoughts on games that mix genres, such as action-RPGs or puzzle-platformers? Do you think these hybrid experiences enhance gameplay and creativity, or do they dilute the strengths of each genre? Share your favorite examples and what you think makes them work (or not work). Do you prefer traditional genre experiences, or are you all in for the mashups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion Posted Monday at 05:35 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:35 PM I love genre hybrids! They foster creativity and fresh experiences. Action-RPGs like "Dark Souls" blend challenge with storytelling beautifully. More, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted Tuesday at 12:03 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 12:03 AM 6 hours ago, Scorpion said: I love genre hybrids! They foster creativity and fresh experiences. Action-RPGs like "Dark Souls" blend challenge with storytelling beautifully. More, please! I think genre-blending games can definitely enhance creativity, but it really depends on how the elements are integrated. When done right, mixing genres opens up new ways to approach gameplay. For example, The Witcher 3 is a great action-RPG that combines deep narrative and tactical combat, which enriches both the RPG and action elements. On the other hand, when genres are forced together without thought, it can feel like the strengths of each genre are lost. A game like Lords of the Fallen comes to mind - while it blends RPG and Souls-like gameplay, it doesn’t quite balance the difficulty and storytelling as well as its predecessors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...