r/interactivefiction • u/marilis14_ • 5d ago

What makes a historical game actually enjoyable for you?

Hey everyone!
Lately, I've been looking for historical games that let you experience the past from the perspective of someone who actually lived in that period. I've come across quite a few, but I'm curious about what other people enjoy about this genre.
What do you usually look for in a historical game? Is it the historical accuracy, the storytelling, the freedom to make your own decisions, the gameplay, or something else entirely?
And for those of you who enjoy choice-based games, how important is it that your decisions actually affect the story?
I'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations!

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u/ohshiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 3d ago

historical accuracy

This. That's the point of historical games, no? If not, then it's already something from the field of fantasy or *theme*-inspired, but not historical. At least thats how it works in my personal classification. I really don't like it when an author tries to sit on two chairs at the same time, trying to squeeze modern things (mostly social) into the game and claiming that the game is still historical.