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InZOI’s director was disappointed the new life game isn’t as silly as The Sims (www.pcgamesn.com)

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[–] [email protected] 40 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Then why did you direct it that way?

[–] Madbrad200 21 points 3 days ago (2 children)

because they also wanted a realistic direction, so it was about balancing the two and realism meant sacrificing some silliness despite it also being wanted.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I bet they figured the players would bring the silliness anyway regardless of how 'realistic' the dollhouse they built is.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Does the game even allow for it given its realistic game design?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I was speaking in more general terms about how gamers find ways to have fun and do silly stuff in other games despite how serious those game might seem. For instance think about how silly and popular sharing glitches is. It's not the same silliness as they're talking about but it's a good example of how gamers will find a way if that's what they want.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 days ago

Mod support is a surefire path to silliness if you have a playerbase that cares. Assetto Corsa is an extremely straight-faced game, but people still modded in things like "your car is a big stompy t-rex" and "everyone races on office chairs"

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Realistic graphics with cartoon absurdity would still work, IMO. Though you're gonna have to really lean into the Uncanny Valley to drive home the weirdness.

One of things mentioned is that the people wear towels when showering because pixelating looked too revealing still. Ok... Why not use big black censor bars or even emojis as is done in Saint's Row's reboot? It would cover things up better and be whimsical at the same time.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 days ago

I mean, the article is right there:

Despite this, Kjun says he believes in the value of InZOI’s visual direction. “The realistic graphics also have clear advantages,” he explains, “they enhance immersion in both building and character customization, and the detailed world design has even led to some interesting moments during development. There were times when we looked at screenshots and had to double-check whether they were from the game or real-life photos.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Ferreal. They stumbled through the Uncanny Valley, but decided to camp elsewhere — and wisely. The rampant alteration by the frothing, untethered Sims modding crowd will tweak every atom of their hard work into something barely recognizable. Except for the towel-guarded bits that pixelation made "too suggestive"(?)... Yeah, that's not gonna come up at all, post release. 😉

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

towel drops

Thomas the Tank Engine genitals

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

The little engine that c-c-cou— uhhhd! 🌋🚂

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

So, is there a nude mod yet? Asking for a friend.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

It's under development. Should be easy to find them in a search engine 🙂