Recent content by dscross

I've been playing through the series. I started with Odessey, strangely, played Origins, and then went back and did the first game and the Ezio trilogy. Having finished those I'm up to AC3 and now I'm losing interest. They are all so similar that they blend into one. I 100% think you need long...

I sometimes feel on these threads you have to cover every eventuality to make a point. 😂 Yes not all labours of love turn out well if you have not much talent, experience or self awareness.

Labours of love turn out the best. When it's just being done for the money, as a lot of big titles are these days, as with anything, it's a hollow shell of a product. Same with music, film or anything other art form.

Sounds like Sonic 06 with Silver. :ROFLMAO:

I'll give it a read. Id imagine someone who has been a fan since the start would have a lot stronger views on the later ones.

I liked the story in Odessey a lot until the late game tbh - but towards the end it just sort of fizzled out, which I thought was a bit of an odd way to end it. I think all the multiple plot lines kind of confused everything. Finding the cult leader should have been the climatic ending to the...

For the longest time, I never played Assassin's Creed, as I never saw it as my sort of gameplay, although I once tried Assassin's Creed 3 when it came out (never got into it). However, a long time ago, I studied History for my undergraduate degree so, obviously, I like the idea of seeing...

On another note, even if I disagreed with the plot direction, I did want to play it but am unable to because, as I said, I don't have a current-gen console. Just wanted to get a take on an element of the gameplay as I haven't played obviously. You, clearly, really enjoyed it. I have heard from...

Technically I did play this, but never got very far. Hideo Kojima totally ripped off Blade Runner with it, but this track is amazing.

I completely agree with this analysis. The categorisation of the audience segments illustrates the challenge of meeting diverse expectations within Final Fantasy VII Remake & Rebirth. Your point about how the narrative decisions could alienate those not deeply embedded in the FF7 lore is...

The varying reactions to changes in Final Fantasy VII Remake between story elements and gameplay mechanics highlight a fascinating aspect of gaming culture and fan expectations. It’s not uncommon for fans to accept and even praise modifications in gameplay and mechanics, as these are often seen...

The point that you can still play the original Final Fantasy VII if you prefer its straightforward storytelling and characterisations is valid. However, it doesn't entirely dismiss concerns about the Remake's alterations. While preserving access to the original game ensures that its narrative...

Although it aims to innovate and pay homage to the fans' desires, there is a fine line between effectively using fan expectations to enhance the story and exploiting these expectations in a way that might ultimately lead to disappointment. Preserving the core emotional experiences of the...

While technological advancements and a desire to innovate are understandable reasons for changing a game’s narrative and structure, these should not come at the cost of the thematic coherence and emotional impact that made the original beloved. While Remake and Rebirth offer exciting new...

After reading CriticalGaming's review of the games and since my last post in this thread, I've been thinking about what problem I have with these games and trying to put it into words. Since I am not planning to get a PS5, I haven't played the 2nd one yet, although I've watched a lot of the...