The Importance of High-Quality 3D Assets in GameFi
06 April 2022 - 7:02PM
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GameFi has an image problem – literally. If you look at the top
games in the blockchain gaming space they provide a lot of
variation in gameplay and tokenomics, but many share one central
flaw: they just don’t look good. From the cutesy 2D monstrosities
in Axie to the drab, dead-eyed, polygonal avatars of Decantraland,
one clear image emerges: Graphics has taken a backseat in the
priorities of crypto-based game developers. This shortcoming has
dire consequences for an industry that is built around demand for
its intangible assets and hampers these games’ opportunities for
long-term growth. Thankfully, though, it also has opened a niche
for more visionary and aesthetically driven projects to stake their
claim in the blockchain gaming world. While most games brag about
the utility of their NFTs, many seem content with the clipart style
prevalent in Gamefi. Axie Infinity, undoubtedly the king of the
blockchain gaming space has garnered over a million daily users and
topped $4 billion in all time NFT sales according to TradingView.
But even they are feeling the pressure. Recently, concerns with
sustainability have driven the crypto gaming giant to shift focus
towards improving gameplay and graphics. Other games are ahead of
the curve when it comes to graphics. Project Hive for example, has
truly raised the bar of graphic design and artistry in GameFi by
putting it center stage. Focusing on creating high quality 3D
digital assets, they have made sure that assets in the game include
3D models, immersive environments, extensive VFX effects and high
quality animations created by renowned artists. This exciting
Play-to-Earn PvP oriented turn-based game has tapped Marcin
Rubinkowski as art director. Rubinkowski has had extensive
experience honing his cyberpunk aesthetic on games like Destiny2
and Ghostrunner, as well as the Netflix series Love Death+Robots.
He brought his A game to Project Hive by creating intense, gritty
and lovingly crafted designs for NFTs. Project Hive’s first NFT
collection is now available on the market. The current collection
comes with many perks; including guaranteeing holders a White List
spot in the mint of CyberConstructs (extremely limited playable
characters necessary for starting the game), the ability to stake
NFTs and make passive income, allocation in the private round for
the purchase of the most important token of the game, and a boost
in stats! Every avatar NFT will boost your character stats by a
bit. But that’s not all – think of the NFTs as a canvas on which to
paint and create your own art. Players can craft their own items,
endlessly combine NFTs, and create their own designs for skins.
Despite its limited availability and extensive utility in the game,
the collection is available for purchase at a very favorable price.
It is clear that only one path lies ahead for success in Gamefi,
developers need to prioritize high quality 3D assets and give
players ways to use them. Otherwise without good design and clear
and versatile use case, the hype will eventually die down. Many big
games are trying to rectify this oversight, but we believe it is
better to stick with those who understood its importance from the
development stage.
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