There
isn't exactly a magic formula for creating an addictive game,
especially because people are all so different. Genre is one
mitigating factor that prevents any one game from mobilizing the
interest of all gamers. But when I think about some of the games I
find myself playing a lot over a long span of time, I do think there
are some key factors that increase replay value. One of these is
simple: skill. A game that allows progress but requires skill to earn
rewards or victories is going to keep players trying to improve. Most
games require some amount of skill, but think about how many you've
played that just about anyone with an average amount gaming savvy
could solve. These games give you an experience you were part of, but
didn't really require much of you. Often, we don't even bother to
finish games like this because they start to feel like a chore and we
don't feel we had much of an impact on the outcome.
As seven alien races struggle to co-exist in an uneasy alliance, the Inter-Stellar Union sends Union Guard agents on missions to preserve the crucial balance. These specialized operatives must do what regional security cannot, dealing with smugglers, pirates, terrorists, and even greater challenges in order to bring stability to a universe that needs it desperately. Without the Union Guard, the races will not be prepared to face a looming alien threat they can only hope to defeat together.
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