So, is “immersive sim” just a vaguely plot-driven game in a setting with good world building?
Indie gaming is on the verge of an immersive sim eruption
Submitted 11 months ago by MysticKetchup@lemmy.world to games@lemmy.world
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/indie-gaming-is-on-the-verge-of-an-immersive-sim-eruption
Comments
Linuto@lemmy.world 11 months ago
MysticKetchup@lemmy.world 11 months ago
It’s kind of a nebulous definition, but typically they’re games in which you have a variety of options and systems to complete objectives. So things like Deus Ex where you can stealth, fight or hack your way through the plot. Usually the games will have a robust amount of physics or interaction with various objects so there’s always a variety of things to do in a level.
2deck@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Kenshi 2 here we gooo
antaymonkey@lemmy.world 11 months ago
I’ve never heard the term “immersive sim” before, but if Half- Life, Deus Ex and Thief are examples, then sign me up.
bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 11 months ago
Bioshock, System Shock, and Dishonoured are also examples.
vividspecter@lemm.ee 11 months ago
Prey (2017) is another example.
MysticKetchup@lemmy.world 11 months ago
It’s not a super descriptive term for sure, but I have no idea what it would be called otherwise. It’s similar to things like Metroidvanias or Soulslikes in that it’s a very specific niche without a clear delineation of what it is, but fans will know it when they see it
totallymojo@ttrpg.network 11 months ago
When I hear immersive sim I think of Arma and not Bioshock.
I don’t know how sim plays into the genre.
GrammatonCleric@lemmy.world 11 months ago
JowlesMcGee@kbin.social 11 months ago
You can argue half life, but Deus Ex and Thief are the quintessential "immersive sim" forbearers (along with system shock 2). When they say sim, they mean the game reacts to play action in ways that aren't predetermined or scripted. The idea is they value player agency and their impact in the game world over pre-set events
FooBarrington@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Please read up on what an “immersive sim” is, because you’re plain wrong.