Summary
Offering dedicated Disney fans the chance to interact with some classic characters while taking part in tasks inspired by their favorite films, Gameloft’sDisney Dreamlight Valleyis one of the most unique entries to the life simulation genre in recent years. Beginning life in early access in 2022, it gives players a mix of fun and familiar gameplay mechanics to enjoy wrapped up in a stylish layer of Disney flair. Having already taken inspiration from some of the best games the life simulation genre has to offer, the next move forDisney Dreamlight Valleyshould be emulating one of survival mega-hitMinecraft’s most viral features.
Althoughgames likeAnimal Crossingclearly influenced the design ofDisney Dreamlight Valley,it’s copyingMinecraft’s popular Mob Votethat may provide one of the best paths to growing the game going forward. First occurring in 2017,Minecraft’s annual Mob Vote lets players choose a new creature to be added to the game from a list of often-cuddly contenders. Adopting a similar system forDisney Dreamlight Valley’s various villagers could not only draw in new players but could also shine a spotlight on some forgotten Disney favorites.
Emulating Minecraft’s Mob Vote Could Bring New Players to Disney Dreamlight Valley
WhileDisney Dreamlight Valleyhas already managed to attract a loyal and growing population of players thanks to its unique spin on some familiar tropes of the life simulation genre, adding a system likeMinecraft’sMob Votecould draw in an even wider audience. There are few companies with as dedicated of a fanbase as Disney, so having the chance to get their favorite characters added toDisney Dreamlight Valleywould likely get some gamers who’d written it off before to give the game another glance.
Letting gamers have a say in whichDisney Dreamlight Valleycharactersare added to the game would not only be likely to bring in new players, but it could also help to add a bit more variety to the villagers. AlthoughDisney Dreamlight Valleyprovides plenty of Disney and Pixar characters for players to befriend and interact with, the selection is largely limited to characters from the company’s biggest hits. Introducing a villager voting system similar toMinecraft’s Mob Vote would create an opportunity to give lesser-known Disney characters a chance to join the game’s roster.
A Villager Vote Could Shine a Spotlight on Some Underrated Disney Characters
Despite its sizable roster ofclassic Disney characters, with everyone from Moana to Scrooge McDuck making an appearance in the game, some fan favorites have yet to show up inDisney Dreamlight Valley. Introducing a villager vote could remedy this, giving underrated characters like the anthropomorphic animals of Disney’sRobin Hooda chance to be added to the game. This would introduce some much-needed variety to the villagers players can befriend and result in some characters getting their long-overdue video game debut.
Adding a villager vote toDisney Dreamlight Valleycould also let Gameloft do a deep dive into the Disney vault and introduce some unexpected contenders to the competition. Rather than limiting itself to onlyDisney’s biggest hits, Gameloft could give characters from films likeOliver and Companyor the often-overlookedThe Black Cauldrona shot at the spotlight. This would be a welcome treat for fans of Disney’s lesser-known films while also exposing players to characters and franchises they may have been unfamiliar with.
Just asDisney Dreamlight Valleytook the best elements of existinglife simulation gamesand did something original and unique with them, it should do the same withMinecraft’s Mob Vote. By letting players vote on which new characters are added to the world, Gameloft could makeDisney Dreamlight Valleyappealing to a wider audience than ever before. And for fans who’ve been waiting decades for their favorite character to show up in a game, that could be a Disney dream come true.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
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Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game rich with quests, exploration, and engaging activities featuring Disney and Pixar friends, both old and new.Once an idyllic land, Dreamlight Valley was a place where Disney and Pixar characters lived in harmony—until the Forgetting. Night Thorns grew across the land and severed the wonderful memories tied to this magical place. With nowhere else to go, the hopeless inhabitants of Dreamlight Valley retreated behind locked doors in the Dream Castle.Now it’s up to you to discover the stories of this world and bring the magic back to Dreamlight Valley.Free the Dream Castle from the insidious grip of the Forgetting, and unlock the unique Realms of well-loved Disney and Pixar characters, including great queens and kings such as Anna and Simba. Each Realm contains unique challenges with puzzles to solve in the quest to bring friendship back to the Valley.You’ll start your adventure in the Valley, but your journey will take you to infinity… and beyond! Explore what lurks in the Forest of Valor and brave the deepest caverns as you take on challenges from iconic Disney and Pixar heroes and villains. Who knows who—or what—you might discover.
