Silksong speaks a powerful message about the industry

[HoloDust]

firebush03 said:

HoloDust said:

Absolutely - all the praise I've seen in "gaming" media about the low price tag is just silly, given that original was $15 and this one costs more...20% more. Is it worth it? Absolutely.

I love Hollow Knight, but that's its price range, not $40 or $60 or $80 - comparisons with price range of AA/AAA games is beyond ridiculous.

you’re missing my original point. Yes, you may perceive the game as being worth only $20, but the fact that it has been as successful as it has at such a low price (compared to AA/AAA offerings) demonstrates the importances of the industry not heading in a direction of pricing out consumers. Hence, less is more. No more bloated budgets, don’t shoot to make the next Fortnite nor GTAV, just make fun games.

No, didn't miss your point, though I don't agree with your point, since there is market for both.

I consider Hollow Knight GOTY of 2017, though my favourite game from that year is Prey. Completely different budgets, for completely different experiences, which cannot be made on Hollow Knight budget.

Like in board games - you have something like 7 Wonders Duel, critical and commercial darling (and one of my GOATs), that sits at 21st spot of best games of all times on BGG, which you can find for $25 and is owned by 175K people on BGG. And then there's Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition, that is at 6th spot, with 32K owners and costs around $160.

And then you have Kingdom Death: Monster, which is at 87th spot, with 14K owners and price tag of $400+

It's all about knowing your audience and return on investment - if your making game to make money, that is.