Le 22/06/2012 18:57, Warp nous fit lire :
>   Notice how many movies and TV series are about zombies, and how many are
> about vampires.
> 
>   The notice how many video games are about zombies, and how many are about
> vampires.
> 
>   Why such a disparity?
> 
Because zombies lack a movie-expression. Short of "Thriller", zombies
are not expected to be expressive. They do not plot, they are dumb. At
best, they contaminate. You cannot be the lead character with a role of
zombie. Not bankable for a movie.
Good for a game: re-use the sprites everywhere!

On the opposite side of the spectrum, vampires are inspired by the
charismatic history of Dracula and others vampires (including Bela
Lugosi in theater's play). One bad-guy, perfect for the ego of a
bankable actor and the account manager of the producers.
And for a video game: only as a final boss (Castel Vania series), you
cannot reuse it, do not waste time on it.

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