Sons of the Forestis known for having some of the most horrifying enemies in gaming. Whether it be the finger-ridden Ronnies, or the alien-like Demons that the player finds near the end of the game, many of them demonstrate a certain level of horror found in few other games. However, there is a way for Endnight Games to further expand on this in a great way.
Typically, games likeSons of the Foresttend to add new creatures and enemy types without asking in the players what they would prefer. In that regard, perhaps theSons of the Forestcould take a page out ofMinecraft’s playbook. This page would be the way Mojang utilizesMinecraftmob votes to both interact with the community and further enhance the game as a whole.
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How Mob Votes Could Work For Sons of the Forest
When it comes toSons of the Forest’s mutants, there is plenty of remaining creativity to be had for potential designs. For instance, the Worm is a creature fromSons of the Forest’s predecessor,The Forest. It is composed of dozens of smaller slug-like entities that operate off a hive mind in order to attack the player together. With a creature like that being biologically possible in the game’s universe,Sons of the Forest’s potential for new mutant designs is almost limitless. But with so many options at its disposal, the developer may need a bit of help in choosing what to put into the game. That’s exactly where aMinecraftmob vote-like system could fit right in.
Minecraftmob votes typically consist of three different options for players to choose from. Each option usually brings something new to the game, whether it be a new way of interacting with the world or a new pet to be had along the way. This has allowed Mojang to further refine the vision ofMinecraftas a game by utilizing the collective consensus of the community’s preferences. Considering the fact that the gameis still in early access,Sons of the Forest’s survival horror experiencecould see big enhancements through a player interaction system such as a mob vote.
With it, fans could help the developer decide on what new creature would best add to the game’s experience as a whole. It also serves as somewhat of a quality filter, as fans could help stop creatures who would have otherwise proven unpopular from coming into the game. These votes wouldn’t have to be limited to creatures and enemies either.Endnight Gamescould hold votes for new companions inSons of the Forest, showcasing their benefits and abilities as a way of advertising them to the players before they vote.
This would also bring another benefit over fromMinecraftthat has helped it thrive for more than a decade: a united community. When it comes to video games that receive content updates over time, nothing helps sustain their popularity like a community that feels involved. Allowing the players ofSons of the Forestto directly interact with the future of the game establishes a stronger relationship between the developer and the community. This would be the greatest lessonSons of the Forestcould learn from agame likeMinecraft.
With that being said, not much is known what will come inSons of the Forest’s future updates. There will certainly be new creatures, mechanics, and story elements for the players to discover. But if aMinecraftmob vote-like system were to be implemented, it would bring a new level of community interaction to the game as a whole.
Sons of the Forestis available on PC.
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