Poll: Natal

[Scunner]

People are too quick to write it of as a party game. I think hybrid gameplay can be really cool if done well.

Well, given the examples on the market right now, you can't really blame them. Motion control seems only practical for Wii-like party games. It will only be used in games like Halo in the same way that, to use an example I know of, how SIXAXIS is used in Killzone 2; turning valves to open some doors or placing and setting explosives. Which is not a bad thing but it's also not much different from what we already have and ultimately just a gimmick.

I don't know. Very few people have actually tried Natal. We don't know how refined it is, could be the smoothest thing in the world for all we know. And if given to the right developers it could spawn games that are enjoyable for everyone, "hardcore" crowd included.

We should wait for more information/release before we take a stance. Until then, I'm sorta hopeful. And on a side note, who said casual games can't be fun?

"Casual" games can be fun and certainly have entertainment value in their own right and full body motion control would certainly be as well, but there still seem to me to be some restrictions for it to be fully used in FPS's, 3rdPS's, RPG's and the like. Things like moving around without making the person walk on the spot and mapping all the actions associated with buttons to actions someone can do, even when the game gets hectic, and pick up all these actions. Not to mention the fact that most people don't want to jump around in front of their TVs for hours on end. So I think it'll end up being used in certain parts, essentially mini games within these types of games, much like current motion control works now. Still a bit of fun and could add to the game, but not a huge step up from what we have. ((A bit OT: To be honest, I don't think we need to step up. Controllers work perfectly fine for these games. How about finding ways to upgrade them?))

But you're right. Natal's not out yet and, to be fair, it could very well be a great thing and developers might find some cool things to do with it. Current evidence and experiences tell me otherwise, but we'll have to wait and see.

 

[andwinbur]

It does sound like a good idea but I think it should be renamed Xbox Wii-60

 

[squid5580]

I am going to play the wait and see game. If they come out with good games for it then I will. If it becomes a way to sell mini game collections and other assorted shovelware with no substance than I won't.

 

[Alcookie]

microsoft do tend to push their price boundaries skyward, Itll probably cost more in the UK than the USA too which is why Ill give it a miss.

 

[Gladion]

I don't want to spoil anything for anybody (I seriously don't, I still think it can be a great thing), but why would Microsoft do it any different than Nintendo? The fucking Wii prints fucking money, same for the DS. It's no miracle the other companies want a share, too, so they'll most probably go the same road.

But all of this motion-sensor stuff is going to fail the moment we plug our game systems directly into our brains. We're getting closer (already attaching them to the body, eh Nintendo?),

 

[letsnoobtehpwns]

I'm to tired at the end of the day to be flailing my arms around in front of my TV like an asshole.

 

[Ophiuchus]

I'll go with 'possibly' for now. As in, not massively interested right now, but open to the possibility that it'll impress me when more details are out. I do sort of suspect that it'll have the same problem as the Wii - namely that, when chilling with a game, the easiest way is with a controller in hand. Waving arms around is not relaxing for me.

But, that Milo thing? Yeah, no. Impressive, yes. Horrible, very yes.

 

[Aqualung]

Possibly, have to wait and see what games will be released for it. Could be a great opportunity for thriller games.

 

[Evil grim123]

Probably not...
I MIGHT...
But..

 

[Polarix]

Natal seems like its a combination of SIXAXIS and Eyetoy to me. Anyway, no I won't buy it because I don't own a 360 and I don't plan on buying one just for this. When I save up my money, I plan on buying a PS3 because more games that interest me are on that system like Infamous, Uncharted and even Little Big Planet. Plus I am tired of motion sensitivity because I only own a Nintendo Wii and it has seriously dissapointed me with all of its shovelware titles.

 

[mightyfoo69]

maybe, only if it has some truly worth wild games, but going through the xbox guide/menu without a controller is awesome for parties.