An Exploration into the World of Web3 Games
Today’s gamers immerse themselves in various interactive digital playgrounds. However, not all games satisfy the rising tide of blockchain enthusiasts who demand more comprehensive, on-chain interactive environments. Developers struggle to balance demands for nuanced gameplay, high-quality graphics, and seamless blockchain integration.
“We believe the games of the future will be fully, not partially, on-chain — and we’re not the only ones,” says a representative from Immutable, a popular blockchain gaming company. This sentiment echoes around the blockchain gaming community. Unlike their conventional counterparts, these Web3 games leverage blockchain technology’s decentralized nature to create interactive and inherently fair gaming environments. There’s no room for rigging the system; every action, from game dynamics to transactions, is transparent.
The proposition sounds promising, but achieving this ideal is a steep climb. Many games on the market advertise themselves as blockchain games, but they fail to fully integrate, remaining only partially on-chain. It means that while they may incorporate some aspects of blockchain, they do not harness its full capabilities, which leads to a question: why? The primary answer lies in a trade-off situation that developers face between enhancing player experiences and upholding the principles of decentralization.
Investors and gamers alike are hyper-aware of this dichotomy; hence they ask Web3 game developers, “Are you on-chain?” But note, it isn’t about mere lip service to the concept, but a scrutiny into the depth of the on-chain exploration that they have undertaken.
Some might balk at the significant technical challenges of developing a fully on-chain game. However, in the rapidly progressing field of blockchain technology, a solution to these challenges might just be around the corner. Then, there’s the cost associated with blockchain transactions, known as Gas fees. The excessive Gas fees experienced while using Ethereum are a source of frustration for players and developers alike.
Moving towards a Fully On-Chain Future
Despite the challenges, the push for full on-chain games continues with a growing sector of consumers demanding full on-chain experiences. Games like “Gods Unchained,” a digital card game built on the Ethereum blockchain, are pioneering the path for fully on-chain games.
In such games, Ethereum-based Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) hold the key. Arguably, they are the backbone of these games, representing in-game assets that players earn or trade. In Gods Unchained, for instance, every card owned by a player is an NFT, each with different values and abilities. Virtual properties have real-world value and can be traded freely and fairly on an open market.
This on-chain approach believes in intertwining technology, transparency, and gameplay, thus embracing on-chain features wholesale rather than dipping their toes into the waters. That’s the premise that future gaming needs to build upon.
The blooming era of Web3 games promises gaming experiences that are more engaging, transparent, and rewarding than ever before. While the full potential of on-chain gaming is yet to be realized, the revolution has already begun, all thanks to the undying efforts of developers who are committed to pioneering the future of gaming, fully on-chain.
