So I read through an opinion piece today from IGN on Accessibility in gaming and why more games should have it. This specifically pointed to the Souls games and Sekiro.
I am 100% on board eight making games accessible to people with disabilities. Allowing for settings that make the game more bearable for someone is something that I am totally for, as it’s just like how when I teach, I have to modify certain things for certain kids.
However, it does not mean that “easy mode” is included in that. Interestingly enough, when I have students who get accommodations, it’s not like the exam they take is made easier. I’m order to pass, they still have to show they can do certain things, just like the smartest kid in my classes.
Easy mode, while it doesn’t hurt anyone either, is not the same thing. Easy mode does not change specific mechanics of the game, and to me it unfortunately seems like an excuse for some people, not all to say, “making it easier makes it more accessible for people with disabilities!” When that isn’t the case at all.
Basically, all the way for accessibility. I’m not sold on games like Dark Souls needing an easy mode.