Take one part tried and true storyline. Say, the classic wish fulfillment. An expert in an underappreciated field finds himself magically transported to a mystical land, where his skills are the key to saving it from a evil tyrant.

Carefully add one likable main character.

Add hot and capable female lead.

Add fun gameplay.

Add dark humor. Not too much, but enough.

Douse it in the sauce of style. It has to be in every nook and cranny of the game. Everything. Scenery, background music, weapons, enemies, powers, environment interaction. If something is in but doesn't fit the style, change it or toss it. If there's something that'd fit the style but isn't in, see if you can put it in.

Finally, add more fun gameplay. Can't go without.

What you'll get, is the new #1 game I want out on the PC. Damn you, EA.

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Plug of the moment:



3D arts, with high amounts of mecha and other vehicles.

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