A Few Pointers on Writing for Kids of All Ages
Here’s some advice when writing games for kids: just because you are writing game stories for kids doesn’t mean the story has to be simplistic. The most common mistake kid-game writers make is trying to make the story too simple. I have often heard developers protest over using complex ideas and themes because “it’s for kids!” But think about children’s literature. Children’s classics like Where the Wild Things Are, Heidi, and The Chronicles of Narnia are full of complex themes, interactions, and emotions. If it’s good enough for kids’ books, it should be good enough for kids’ games. Coming of age doesn’t only mean that the main character can carry a sword!
Another great thing about kids’ games (heck, this applies to all games) is that you can teach your players things without their even knowing it. I’m not talking about “edutainment,”...