When it comes to deciding upon things for this game, I have found myself delving too deep into what the positives and negatives are of each idea I come up with – essentially trying to “min\/max” my own brain and thoughts. Therefore I have decided that I must come up with a basis for my game, a starting point that I will use as a foundation to build up a game idea that I am happy with no matter how flawed or horrible it is in hindsight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A game that I have always loved since I first opened it on my PC was Omori, the themes it was able to address all whilst creating an intriguing world and addictive gameplay is nothing short of genius. Although I know it is a tough task to be able to juggle creating a competent and interesting game while approaching a sensitive and often avoided topic within media – I believe that it is something worth doing and being passionate about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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