Why? Why? Why?

Mmmmk, first you have to go to this link and play this short little game, in order to understand my blog this week:
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/40255643/

Ok, you played it right? If not, play it. . . Seriously, you need to in orders to understand. Okay, I'll just expect that you've played it now. With that, I'd assume that you are now addicted to this little toy. I was. My brother was. Even my cousin was. Why does this game appeal to so many, and why is it addicting?

I think it has to do with the fact that it is so simple. You draw a line, and he rides it. It brings back your own memories of sledding and how big some slopes were to you. The game is primarily black and white, except for his red scarf. This makes the game even simpler. In today's world, games are soo complicated. Instructions read: "Throw the dice, then move that number of spaces, pick a card, then depending on what type the card is, do what it says. Oh and yeah, by the way, there and 81 different types of cards!" Or like video game instruction, "Push the A-button, combined with an up-side-side combination to kick the enemy. If you accidentally push up-side-up, you will die!" Games are so complicated, that when this one comes up, its fun to play.

Another factor has to do with the fact that you are creating it. You draw the line, you control where he goes. People are generally more about themselves than others, so they enjoy making his track. Personally, I like to see the little guy go down a slope I just made.

So that's that, Line Rider is fun, because its simple, and made by you. Now don't spend too much time playing it. . . :D