Open Ended Simplicity

Game: Broken Metal

This game really needs some time to appreciate fully. The initial resources you're given won't get you very far, but there are lots of bigger players willing to invest in you. This game is ideal for people who like playing politics or like building things up. There aren't a lot of players, so it won't take long before you're a big factor in the game. In most games, you'll feel insignificant if you look at player rankings and high scores; in Broken Metal the high scores are your well-known allies and enemies, that you've talked to and built alongside, warred with and against. Before long, you'll earn your place among them. The mechanics are complex at first, and balancing your engine systems with your energy capacitors and shielding systems and whatever takes a lot of knowledge and work. If you have ever spent hours designing an RPG character, this game's great for that kind of thing as well.