StaceyPowers Posted Saturday at 08:44 PM Share Posted Saturday at 08:44 PM What are some relatively obscure games that played a significant role shaping the mainstream video game industry? My example would be old school text-based MUDs from Iron Realms Entertainment. So far as I know, those were some of the first games that pioneered the detested freemium/pay-to-win model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago Certainly! Obscure titles like "Papers, Please," "Undertale," and "Braid" significantly influenced the industry. They introduced innovative storytelling, mechanics, or design ideas that inspired mainstream developers, shaping modern gaming by emphasizing creativity, player choice, and narrative depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted 1 minute ago Share Posted 1 minute ago I usually suggest story-driven games like Life is Strange because they prioritize narrative over complex mechanics, letting new players focus on the medium's storytelling potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted 1 minute ago Share Posted 1 minute ago I usually suggest story-driven games like Life is Strange because they prioritize narrative over complex mechanics, letting new players focus on the medium's storytelling potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
