Star Guard is a great example of how simple graphics can be animated in fun ways. Add some interesting game mechanics and a fun way to tell a story, and you’ve got a game with soul.
What separates a dumb game from a great one? It isn’t the graphics, fancy AI, or voice acting. No, it’s the simple fact that really great games got soul. That is what turns them into classics. It’s the behind-the-scenes love the creators put into their work to turn it into a work of art.
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