Introduction

The games industry - especially large studios - is often accused of "playing it safe" and sticking to tried and true concepts, leaving independent studios to try out new ideas and new ways of playing. With so many RTS and FPS clones being pumped out every year alongside yet another expansion for the Sims, many are clamouring for something new and fresh. What the studios don't realize, is that they don't need to make something new. There are already plenty of novel game concepts that just need an update, or a bit more developement. With that in mind, here's our top 5 novel game concepts that should be revisited.