Behavior Quote by Tim Sweeney
“There are major benefits to building a game once and improving it over a long period of time based on user feedback and behavior. It's kind of depressing to have to build a game once, take all the user feedback, and then spend the next 3 years building another game.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Game Development Conference, 2018
Building a game iteratively with user feedback yields long‑term benefits, though it can feel burdensome to start over.
In simple terms: Iterative development improves games, but restarting is tough.
Iterate, don’t abandon.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- game development
- product management
- software updates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance iteration with stability?
- What feedback loops are most valuable?
Continuous redesign can drain resources.