What’s a game that doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but…
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What’s a game that doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but absolutely nails the formula?
I’ve been playing *Dragon Quest XI* lately, and it’s made me appreciate games that are unapologetically “vanilla.”
It doesn’t have some groundbreaking combat system. It doesn’t try to flip every JRPG trope on its head. It just takes the classic formula and executes it incredibly well. Charming characters, fun turn-based combat, a great sense of adventure, and a world that’s a joy to explore.
It’s kind of like eating an amazing vanilla ice cream. Nobody orders vanilla because it’s the most exciting flavor—they order it because when it’s done really well, it’s hard to beat.
It’s made me wonder what other games fit that description. Games that don’t reinvent the wheel or do anything particularly revolutionary, but are so polished and well executed that they end up being some of the best in their genre.
What games come to mind for you?
#games
I’ve been playing *Dragon Quest XI* lately, and it’s made me appreciate games that are unapologetically “vanilla.”
It doesn’t have some groundbreaking combat system. It doesn’t try to flip every JRPG trope on its head. It just takes the classic formula and executes it incredibly well. Charming characters, fun turn-based combat, a great sense of adventure, and a world that’s a joy to explore.
It’s kind of like eating an amazing vanilla ice cream. Nobody orders vanilla because it’s the most exciting flavor—they order it because when it’s done really well, it’s hard to beat.
It’s made me wonder what other games fit that description. Games that don’t reinvent the wheel or do anything particularly revolutionary, but are so polished and well executed that they end up being some of the best in their genre.
What games come to mind for you?
#games
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