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"A quite beautiful compromise": The LEGO Skylines devs did consider brick by brick building, but decided it was too much fuss for players
Developers Iceflake Studios and publisher Paradox Interactive have opted for a prefab-based building system in LEGO Skylines, a decision that producer Joanna Ronkanen describes as a 'beautiful compromise.' While the game offers extensive customization of these prefabs, the absence of true brick-by-brick construction leaves some players and critics wanting more.
Lego Skylines' devs want your city's problems to be visible without digging into a stats screen, which means finding a "family friendly" version of showing homelessness
Developers at Iceflake Studios are aiming to make societal problems in Lego Skylines visually apparent without relying on statistics screens. While crime and fires will be depicted through in-game events, the team is still working on how to represent complex issues like homelessness in a family-friendly manner consistent with the Lego brand.
