Ask HN: What game do you wish existed?

Article summary

The article asks readers to share their ideas for games that they wish existed. The author mentions that they had an idea for a game that was later fulfilled by No Man's Sky. The article invites readers to share their own ideas for games that they would like to see developed. The goal is to spark a discussion about innovative game concepts.

Main themes

• game ideas
• RTS and FPS games
• innovative gameplay
• story-heavy games
• game balance
• immersive gameplay
• unique concepts

What commenters say

• Some players want a true planetary scale RTS game with a large map and realistic gameplay.
• Others wish for a modern single-player Ultima franchise game with engaging storytelling.
• A few commenters suggest that games like Natural Selection 2 and Squad already offer a combination of RTS and FPS elements.
• There is disagreement about the balance and fun of a game where one player gives orders to others who play as units.
• Some players are interested in games with unique concepts, such as a puzzler with 5 space dimensions and 2 time dimensions.
• Others prefer story-heavy, single-player games with compelling narratives and immersive gameplay.
• A few commenters recommend games like Disco Elysium and Torment for their engaging writing and original storytelling.
• Some players feel that certain games, like Planetary Annihilation, do not fully deliver on their promises of large-scale gameplay.