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Same Narrative, Different Trailer: The Lack of Genre Variety in WEB3 Gaming
- Web3 gaming has primarily concentrated on a few genres, like first-person shooters, trading card games, and simplistic strategy games. Retro gaming, Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs), life simulation games, extraction looters, city-building and management simulators, casual games, etc. are some of the genres absent in Web3 Gaming space.
- Unfortunately, Web3 MMORPG attempts often fall flat due to shallow mechanics or clunky designs that prioritize flashy visuals over meaningful engagement.
- Life simulators could thrive in this space by enabling players to own virtual properties, share creations, or participate in player-driven economies - but the core gameplay loop of creativity and personal expression should always come first.
- Extraction looters appeal to players who thrive on high-stakes, high-reward gameplay. The risk-and-reward dynamic in extraction looters is a goldmine for engaging gameplay, yet this genre remains untouched in Web3 gaming, despite its potential for fostering strong player communities.
- Casual games - simple, accessible, and endlessly replayable - dominate mobile and browser gaming. In Web3 gaming, this genre is underserved, despite its broad appeal and ability to attract diverse audiences.
- Variety is the lifeblood of gaming. Different genres cater to different tastes, and their unique mechanics enrich the medium as a whole.
- No matter how advanced a game’s visuals or technology, poorly designed mechanics can’t hold players’ attention.
- Expand the Genre Portfolio: Explore underserved genres, look for niches rather than follow the hype. Focus on what the space is lacking and create innovative games for players to explore.
- The core gameplay experience should be the centerpiece of any game. Therefore, prioritize creating mechanics that feel rewarding, balanced, and fun.
- Great games aren’t defined by trailers or technology - they’re defined by mechanics, experiences, and the communities they build. By prioritizing these elements, Web3 gaming can truly evolve into a space where creativity and gameplay flourish.
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