Recent content by Adramelech

I don't mean to take a dump in the middle of your rant, but this is a purely subjective thing due to an increase in the means, market and ability to localize a game. We know from Sturgeon's Law that everything is 90% crud [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon's_Law]. This is a scientific...

Not even close. Although Ghosts 'n' Goblins is a great example of a Nintendo Hard [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NintendoHard] game, it only appears excessively difficult because modern games are so easy in comparison. In a perfect world, GnG equivalent difficulty would be the...

Ted Nugent I think it would be a lot like fighting The End, but with more guitar solos.

First of all, a hearty laugh goes out to "Halo fans" criticizing anything. Secondly, the bizarre argument where uninformed people call something a rip-off of something else which in turn was inspired by the original creator is always a wonder to behold. An even better current example is...

As much as I'd love to mindlessly stick-up for MGS4, it is totally one of those "for the fans" type of games. Sure you'll be able to follow the original narrative, but a huge chunk of the appeal is all the backstory elements coming together, inside references, etc.

Dear 90% of the people in this thread, The OP is talking about original IPs, as in brand new games, not sequels/spinoffs/prequels/remakes. He's not talking about original stories or original gameplay. Yes, we all know nothing is original and that everything has been done. Relax. On-topic -...

Although I'm sure it's been said many different ways in this thread, the most important point of this discussion, every time it happens is thus: There are no such thing as "girl games". To imply such a thing as gender-role specific games is regressive thinking and incredibly condescending...

Haha, no. The Golden Age being the Golden Age. Inception to the 8/16-bit era. I'm agreeing with you. I'm saying that really fun, awesome stuff like splitscreen multiplayer has largely been sacrficed in favor of making games with ULTRA-REALISTIC WATER REFLECTION and redundant online multiplayer.

You forgot to mention you also hate puppies, sunshine and fun. Now you're really edgy brah.

Sadly, the death of splitscreen is inexorably tied to the death of a hundred other hallmarks of the golden age of gaming that have been executed in the name of technological "advancement" and mainstream consumerism. You won't be seeing it much outside of retro revival.

Couldn't care less how someone else plays a game. There is no "right" or "wrong" way to play a game as long as someone is enjoying it. I totally do not get this generation of gamers who think the purpose of a game is to play with maximum machine-like efficiency instead of playing to have fun.

Virtually all of the best games (not video) in the world are turn-based. It's a timeless, near perfect framework for a wide variety of gameplay. Turn-based RPG combat is extremely diverse and constantly evolving. Compare Fallout to Persona 4 and you'll find little to compare other than both...

Mass Effect 2 PC I've just finished completely clearing my gaming backlog for this. Also, did a few new runs in the original to have some diverse characters.

Actually laughing out loud as I read this. I know IGN is notoriously bad, but I'm only made aware of what a joke the site is when people link me to stuff like this. Everything is painted with obnoxiously broad strokes and half the points are purely subjective. The rant about "cardboard...

I think BioWare is the greatest game developer currently in business. That said, NO, custom character creation should not be the standard in games. Ever. The reason is hinted at in the original post. It takes a gifted writer to make a good character that you see yourself as. It takes an...