MMOs are a strange facilitation of games because they are, ostensibly, dead on arrival. Not dead in the sense of “lol dead game,” that exact comment you see littered in the comments of articles, videos etc. about literally any online game, no matter how popular it is. Dead in the sense that it will die, as all things do, because one day the servers will go down and there will be no (legal) way to play it anymore. I put the legal in brackets there because there are many a fan effort that allow you to play a range of “officially” dead MMOs, but what would a game about a Frankensteinian revival of such a thing look like? Probably, Gorgon’s Garden.
This post brings up an intriguing perspective on MMOs and their unique nature. It’s fascinating to think about the hidden gems and unexpected experiences that can be found in games that are often overlooked. Thanks for sharing this thought-provoking take!
I completely agree! The idea of MMOs being “dead on arrival” really emphasizes how player engagement can breathe life into these worlds. It’s interesting to think about how even abandoned games can still hold unexpected stories and experiences for those willing to explore them.
That’s a great point! Player engagement really does shape the life cycle of an MMO. It’s interesting to see how some games, despite their initial struggles, can still foster dedicated communities that breathe new life into them.
Absolutely! Player engagement can transform even a seemingly dead MMO into a vibrant community. Sometimes, the nostalgia and shared experiences among players can breathe new life into a game, making it feel fresh again despite its challenges.