The Healer's Burden: Why Nobody Likes Playing Healers [Game Designer Explains]

Healers have an unfortunate reputation in Gaming. They serve an essential job, but nobody seems to ever want to willingly play as them.

This isn't solely a result of player preferences. Sometimes, there are other factors and reasons why a healer might not be considered useful in their respective games.

So, let's talk about what makes prevents healers from being perceived as useful, why some players dislike playing healers, and what ultimately makes for a fun to play Healer character.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
6:03 - Healing isn't Necessary
12:23 - Alternative Heal sources
17:45 - Cost and Affordability
22:10 - Wanting to stay at Low HP
23:26 - Healers are not Fun to Play
32:00 - Reinforcement from the game and other players
37:14 - Conclusion
39:16 - Outro
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Music used
0:01 - 60% Daily [Zenless Zone Zero]
2:03 - Fantasy Passion [Zenless Zone Zero]
6:03 - Invisible Assistant [Zenless Zone Zero]
6:53 - 4 Minutes Before Death [Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective]
12:28 - Poke Mart [Pokemon Heartgold & Soulsilver]
14:24 - Poke Mart [Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl]
17:49 - Stars & Stripes Forever
17:55 - Crimson Mirelands Version 2 [Pokemon Legends Arceus]
22:13 - Inspector Cabanela, a Lanky Man in White [Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective]
23:34 - Maya Fey, Turnabout Sisters 2016 [Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice]
29:34 - Yoshi's Island Athletic (Frontrunning) [Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]
32:00 - Lith Harbor, Atop the Treetops [Maplestory]
37:14 - Yesterday's Prosperity, Ballet Twins Road [Zenless Zone Zero]
39:16 - Reincarnation 2023 [Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Remastered]
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