The technology that's available now I wonder how much more impressive a life simulator better than TS3 could be. No getting held back at all from its fullest potential and would be aimed at hardcore-players.
I like this definition:
"Individuals who play video games, and spend a significant part of their time playing or learning about games. These avid players may play a wide genre of games, across numerous platforms (e.g., dedicated game console, handheld game device, mobile device, PC), and
seek out games that are complex, and with depth." -https://www.igi-global.com/dictionary/factors-that-explain-adolescent-and-young-adult-mobile-game-play-part-2/55717
I'm still curious about what Richard Evans, TS3 A.I. Designer, said about how he would love to make the Sims with a much more ambitious A.I. system if given the opportunity. I'm so impressed by his work in TS3 and feel he would be perfect as the A.I. designer for an even better and more mature life simulator. But it's like Will Wright even pointed out in interviews, why isn't there any other life simulators? There's so many racing games, for example Forza/Gran Turismo or fighting games like Tekken/Street Fighter, etc. The life simulator genre based on TS3's level has already proven profitable if done right and there is a market for it. Is it just that no one is interested in the genre?
I'm also curious about Cyberpunk 2077 and how it will handle M-Rated content and how that could possibly in some aspects translate to a M-Rated life simulator. Another curious thing is how the NPC's will behave. I think it's scripted and gets switched each game day out of hundreds or something like that routines. Though the kind of autonomy I'm looking for in a new IP is A.I. run free-will. Meaning just like in TS3 Sims are so dynamic and choose their own actions than following a script to the tee. A video game company like CD Projekt Red that actually cares about the game, quality and player feedback would be nice for a new life simulator IP. People who are passionate about the game and love what they do. You can always tell which developers put their hearts into the game because it shows.
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