The best modern video games take design philosophy from the PlayStation 2. This practice could save the games industry bubble from bursting.
Highlights
- The PlayStation 2’s design philosophy influenced modern video games by prioritizing systems and mechanics to tell a story.
- The Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon showcases this philosophy through its deep customization and gameplay options.
- This emphasis on design philosophy may be crucial for the sustainability of AAA gaming.
The PlayStation 2 is one of the most influential consoles of all time, and its legacy goes beyond sales figures and iconic series. In fact, the best modern video games take design philosophy inspiration from the PS2, emphasizing systems and mechanics to tell a story. And this philosophy might be the key to keeping AAA gaming from becoming unsustainable.
In order to better understand the correlation, I took a look at PS2 design philosophy from prolific titles and directors to see how they compare, and differ, from some popular modern video games.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is FromSoftware’s latest installment in the Armored Core series. Pilot a mech on dangerous missions as a mercenary pilot, with deep layers of customization and gameplay options available to you at every turn.
