Genre's

[hallsofvallhalla]

So I am working on my next text based browser game and I am looking through the different genres. It seems the normal ones have been completely overdone. I am trying to whip out a new or relatively new genre or game type and its not that easy. Seems like nearly everything has been done

What are everyone's favorite genres?

[ZeroComp]

i got an idea

military where you have to fight for control of a map with as many groups as you like

[OldRod]

Holly Hobby online!



How about post-apocalyptic, with everyone having mutant powers? Kind of like X-Men meets Fallout?

[ZeroComp]

Holly Hobby online!



How about post-apocalyptic, with everyone having mutant powers? Kind of like X-Men meets Fallout?

Oooh I like that!

[MAruz]

Inventing new genres certainly isn't easy. Do you plan to select a genre/setting before planning any features at all?

[hallsofvallhalla]

Good question. I guess that is answered on what the initial idea is based on. Mine was on features but I have chosen a Fantasy Genre to try to add some D&D flavor to it.

[Tyrannus Maximus]

A genre that I tend to see underdone would be political. In my experience they are pretty fun and make great text based games.

[Jackolantern]

A genre that I tend to see underdone would be political. In my experience they are pretty fun and make great text based games.

I actually don't think I have ever seen one of those (which would support you saying it is underdone lol). I will have to look around and see if I can find one

[Tyrannus Maximus]

A genre that I tend to see underdone would be political. In my experience they are pretty fun and make great text based games.

I actually don't think I have ever seen one of those (which would support you saying it is underdone lol). I will have to look around and see if I can find one

My personal favorite would be eRepublik. There are others though. I just think eRepublik is done the best; its probably the most popular one I know too (~370k players).

[ZeroComp]

Yes eRepublick is fun but I tend to favor multiplayer business tycoons. That would be awesome if someone could make something that is like business management and politics combined.