The Aesthetics of Fighting Games

Part 1

In this return entry we are discussing the merits of visual aesthetics and overall game design in the Fighting game genre. Which one is more important? How much does Character Design relate to making a person play a fighting game? Does age hinder the effectiveness of character design on newer generation? Is using current trends hurting the lasting power of a characters design? In this first post of two, Illustrator, JCEtheredge debates with Industrial Designer, Arthur. Both have been playing fighting games for years and read many a comic book.Continue Reading …