GameFi has an image problem – literally. If you look at the top games in the blockchain gaming space they provide a lot of variation in gameplay and tokenomics, but many share one central flaw: they just don’t look good. One clear picture emerges from the adorable 2D monsters in Axie and the dull, dead-eyed polygonal avatars in Decantraland: Graphics have taken a backseat to crypto-based game designers’ priorities. This shortcoming has dire consequences for an industry that is built around demand for its intangible assets and hampers these games’ opportunities for long-term growth. It has also created a space for visionary, aesthetically-driven projects to claim their place in the Blockchain Gaming World.
Many games boast about their NFTs’ utility, but many are happy with Gamefi’s clipart design. Axie Infinity has been the leader in blockchain gaming and is now a household name. According to TradingView, it’s topped $4Billion in total NFT sales. They are still feeling the pressure. The crypto gaming company has been shifting its attention to improving the gameplay and graphics due to concerns about sustainability.
Graphic design is a growing field in other games. Project Hive, for instance, is a game that has raised the standard of graphics design and artistry within GameFi. They have ensured that the assets include 3D models and immersive environments.
Marcin Rubinkowski, the art director of this innovative Play-to-Earn turn-based PvP-oriented game is now available. Rubinkowski, who has extensive gaming experience including Ghostrunner and Destiny2, as well the Netflix series Love Death+Robots, is known for his unique cyberpunk style. Project Hive was his showcase. He created intensely gritty designs that were meticulously constructed for NFTs.
Project Hive’s first NFT collection is now available on the market. This collection includes many benefits, including the guarantee that holders will be able to secure a spot on the White List of CyberConstructs, which is a very limited number of playable characters required for playing the game. You can also stake NFTs for passive income and allocation in the private round. Your character’s stats will be boosted by every avatar NFT.
But that’s not all – think of the NFTs as a canvas on which to paint and create your own art. You can create your own products, combine and customize NFTs to make unique skins. The collection can be purchased at an extremely affordable price, despite its limited availability and great utility.
Gamefi’s success depends on developers prioritizing high-quality 3D assets, and giving players options to use these assets. Without a clear use case and a well-designed product, hype will soon fade. While many big games have attempted to correct this error, we think it’s better to stay with the ones who understand its significance from the beginning of development.