do you guys think MGS V: The Phantom Pain will be able to compete with The Witcher 3 for GOTY 2015, i hope so, but im worried?
can MGS V compete with The Witcher 3
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Until we actually get to play Metal Gear Solid V, I couldn't give you any actual specifics but I see zero reason why it couldn't. Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of people who do not like The Witcher games (there are also plenty who don't like Metal Gear but I am under the assumption that MGS is the under-dog in this fight so I'm throwing Witcher under the bus).
Frankly, they're both rather similar. They both target a more mature/adult audience (obviously teens that play these games exist but I imagine the target audience of both series are adults rather than teens). They both are drowned in their own mythos that shy a lot of new people away (I've been playing MGS since they first came out and I get confused what the hell is going on constantly and The Witcher requires an encyclopedia reading in order to know what's going on). They both deal with complex themes and have bigger ideas than just "Kill this thing" (I'm assuming this for Witcher because I hated Witcher 2; I'm going off of what I've heard).
So yeah, I see no reason why MGS (or really any other excellent game) couldn't compete with Witcher.
Until we actually get to play Metal Gear Solid V, I couldn't give you any actual specifics but I see zero reason why it couldn't. Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of people who do not like The Witcher games (there are also plenty who don't like Metal Gear but I am under the assumption that MGS is the under-dog in this fight so I'm throwing Witcher under the bus).
Frankly, they're both rather similar. They both target a more mature/adult audience (obviously teens that play these games exist but I imagine the target audience of both series are adults rather than teens). They both are drowned in their own mythos that shy a lot of new people away (I've been playing MGS since they first came out and I get confused what the hell is going on constantly and The Witcher requires an encyclopedia reading in order to know what's going on). They both deal with complex themes and have bigger ideas than just "Kill this thing" (I'm assuming this for Witcher because I hated Witcher 2; I'm going off of what I've heard).
So yeah, I see no reason why MGS (or really any other excellent game) couldn't compete with Witcher.
but how will it match the sheer content and open world of the witcher 3 and rpg features...tippy2k2 said:
It doesn't have to.TheHorseWarrior said:
That's about it. They might both be open world but they are two VERY different games. Subjectivity is going to be a big factor in which game is the favorite for Game of the Year (and this is assuming MGS is good; I have faith but I will never assume greatness until I have the game in my grubby little hands).
isn't MGS V more "RPG" like though..sort of a peace walker 2.0
i mean you can customize Big Boss like you can customize Geralt in Witcher 3 i assume?
i mean you can customize Big Boss like you can customize Geralt in Witcher 3 i assume?
Does it really need to? Now I admit I don't know much about the MGS series but it's got a pretty well established fan base that I'm pretty sure can co-exist with that of the Witcher series just fine seeing as neither game is even in the same genre.
yeah but won't MGS V being a cross gen game limit it in ways unlike The Witcher 3 which is just purely "next gen"(current gen)
Well, no offence, but I don't know if the Witcher 3 could compete with Phantom Pain.
This is Kojima. This is his final MGS game. This, unlike the Witcher, has had nothing bad about it's graphics being downgraded. It has always been consistently fun, unlike the Witcher, who in both 1 and 2 have terrible gameplay.
This is Kojima. This is his final MGS game. This, unlike the Witcher, has had nothing bad about it's graphics being downgraded. It has always been consistently fun, unlike the Witcher, who in both 1 and 2 have terrible gameplay.
The Fox Engine sorts that out automatically. It scales down images too powerful for the machine, which is why P.T. could have amazing details up close but look good at a distance. It's a major work of art, the Fox Engine, shame they're moving to mobile games.TheHorseWarrior said:
You must not have played MGS before content wise MGS has more then planty and asking how it compares to RPG features is like asking how Witcher 3 compares to MGS5 stealth.TheHorseWarrior said:
Both are way to far out.
I dont like Witcher personally but some do and im sure plenty dont like MGS5 there very different games that appeal to different people.
Does it matter? Who honestly cares about GOTY awards? You might agree with an award, but that's only because you already have formed an opinion on which game you prefer and which you personally think is your 'Game of the Year'.
However on topic, for me, probably not a chance. MGS1 was one of my favourite games, and I thoroughly enjoyed 3, but I never bothered to finish 4, and can't really remember much of 2. I don't particularly enjoy how cutscene heavy the games are, and MGS5 isn't that high on my priority list. Witcher 3 on the other hand I'm having a blast with.
However on topic, for me, probably not a chance. MGS1 was one of my favourite games, and I thoroughly enjoyed 3, but I never bothered to finish 4, and can't really remember much of 2. I don't particularly enjoy how cutscene heavy the games are, and MGS5 isn't that high on my priority list. Witcher 3 on the other hand I'm having a blast with.
Why are you worried? Those awards mean nothing. Whatever you think GOTY should be that's what it is.
Whose GOTY are you worried about it not winning? Yours is the only one that should matter.
It not being picked by this site or any other doesn't somehow make the game worse. Please tell me you're not awaiting the Dorito Pope's declaration of MGS being the victor.
It not being picked by this site or any other doesn't somehow make the game worse. Please tell me you're not awaiting the Dorito Pope's declaration of MGS being the victor.
Well we can't really know until the game is out. You're also forgetting about Bloodborne, a game that was loved by both critics and gamers. And again, the only GOTY award that should matter to you, is your own.TheHorseWarrior said: