Do games really need customization options?
When I look at the old mascot games (Mario and Sonic) then I can´t say that you had any customization options, well Mario could wear a different suit which would give him new powers but nothing that would actually give you the option to change his appearance. For example you can´t get rid of his moustache and you can´t change the colour of his eyes. But these days there are so many games where you can customize the main character, even up to the point where he or she can look a lot like yourself.
Why would you want to make the main character look like yourself? I counter that question with another question, why not? I mean it´s fun to play games but to play in a game with someone that looks like you kind of gives you the idea that you´re in the game yourself, ok that sounds a bit silly but to be honest this is something a lot of gamers like to experience and making the main character look like you helps you with that. Of course you don´t have to do that to feel like you´re in the game, but it will help. Games like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Skyrim and the Sims are perfect for working on the appearance of your main character. Of course some of those games also give you the option to include fantasy elements, for example elves or aliens. But it´s fun to be able to choose from so much, this gives you the chance to make something unique and not be number one thousand that plays as the exact same character.
So customization gives you the chance to get a better connection with the main character? I think so, eventhough appearance isn´t the most important thing it´s still nice to have the option to choose how the main character is going to look. The more options you get the better, especially if that also includes voices and behaviour. For example the Saints Row games allow you to pick a voice for your main character and in the Sims you can make your sims a nice guy or an utter douchebag. To have so much freedom in a game allows you to be more creative and have a more unique experience in the game.
Do games really need customization options? No they don´t need it, but it´s nice if they´re available because it´s cool if you can make the main character look the way you want him or her to look. Even CoD seems to pick this up as you can customize your character in multiplayer more and more, some would call this stupid but I actually like this option. Why would you want to be exactly the same as everyone else? Try to unleash your creativity and be unique, dare to be different!
Why would you want to make the main character look like yourself? I counter that question with another question, why not? I mean it´s fun to play games but to play in a game with someone that looks like you kind of gives you the idea that you´re in the game yourself, ok that sounds a bit silly but to be honest this is something a lot of gamers like to experience and making the main character look like you helps you with that. Of course you don´t have to do that to feel like you´re in the game, but it will help. Games like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Skyrim and the Sims are perfect for working on the appearance of your main character. Of course some of those games also give you the option to include fantasy elements, for example elves or aliens. But it´s fun to be able to choose from so much, this gives you the chance to make something unique and not be number one thousand that plays as the exact same character.
So customization gives you the chance to get a better connection with the main character? I think so, eventhough appearance isn´t the most important thing it´s still nice to have the option to choose how the main character is going to look. The more options you get the better, especially if that also includes voices and behaviour. For example the Saints Row games allow you to pick a voice for your main character and in the Sims you can make your sims a nice guy or an utter douchebag. To have so much freedom in a game allows you to be more creative and have a more unique experience in the game.
Do games really need customization options? No they don´t need it, but it´s nice if they´re available because it´s cool if you can make the main character look the way you want him or her to look. Even CoD seems to pick this up as you can customize your character in multiplayer more and more, some would call this stupid but I actually like this option. Why would you want to be exactly the same as everyone else? Try to unleash your creativity and be unique, dare to be different!
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