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> Open Source is not a feature Most of time games developed with a particular engine look similar. Sharp eyed gamers notice this and other don't. But they defi
by arocks 14y ago
> Open Source is not a feature
Most of time games developed with a particular engine look similar. Sharp eyed gamers notice this and other don't. But they definitely perceive the lack of freshness when they play.
Successful games producers often extend their game engines in innovative ways. Though plugins can be written to closed engines, open source engines give unlimited flexibility. In such cases, open source is certainly a feature.
- NickPollard 14y agoMost licensed game engines are licensed with source code to allow modifications. Unreal is not open source, but most developers who use it will get a source code license so they can modify the source themselves. It is very common for game developers to re-write entire sections of the code.
- Roritharr 14y agoThis is mostly because the Game Developers don't understand how to create a unique visual style, using default options for more than 80% of the rendering. Custom shaders can go a long way towards making a game look unique.