Category: Opinion
Read through the Opinion section for a subjective dive into different video games from our writers. We’ll always try to deliver a unique angle with an interesting opinion about each topic we cover. You can expect content from a first person point of view, unlike our Features which more often take an objective stance. Since Slyther Games is a small website, you’re more likely to find new content in our Editorials section which serves a similar purpose.
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The Wardogs Grind Has Me Less Excited For Wipe Day
The Wardogs wipe day is almost here, and with it comes a new grind to get my favorite weapons and toys back. After putting in around 140 hours, I’ve unlocked a lot of what I enjoy using, but there are still items I wouldn’t mind getting. While I’ve enjoyed my time thus far, I’m not…
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I Need Google To Stop Shoving AI Gaming Guides in My Face
The last few years have shown Google removing a huge chunk of traffic from many websites while simultaneously replacing them with terrible sources. This goes beyond the AI Overview slop, where we’re now seeing an emphasis on unreliable Reddit comments and unknown websites. I’ve especially noticed this as a gaming guide writer, where certain websites…
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I Wish Roblox Developers Focused on Depth Over Constant Updates
Covering Roblox games has shown me that many developers prioritize quantity over quality to keep players’ attention. I often see this with popular games, where it feels as though the developer is worried about losing its audience. And in an attempt to prevent that, they burn themselves out crunching to add new updates weekly.
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Enlisted – Engineers Deserve Points Too
Enlisted is a free to play WW2 game with a squad focus where each soldier has a specific role. While each role revolves around killing enemies for points and getting a high score on the board, engineers are left behind. This is the disappointing reality when games don’t reward those who spend time building fortifications.…
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Get Good Isn’t the Answer in Making Games Accessible
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice released close to two weeks ago and has led to a lot of discussion around how difficulty affects how accessible a video game is. Originally I thought it was a discussion that wouldn’t last too long, perhaps a couple of days. But, over time it grew into more people tweeting about…
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Why are Players Angry About the MSL Onyx Change?
Update: Nexon updated the MapleStory 2 community earlier today after hearing feedback to the MSL Onyx change previously announced. The update is the Epic Weapon passive buffs will now trigger on every Chaos Raid. Lead designer, “nemi” had some thoughts about the change,
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Microtransactions – Just Don’t Buy Them!
Microtransactions are common in video games today and sometimes that’s okay. Other times, however, it’s not, and it hinders the game. Often when debating how microtransactions affect a game, especially when it’s a game someone loves, they often say, “Just don’t buy them!” This is an easy statement to get behind.
