Which game/franchise do you think benefits the most from stereoscopic 3D?

[migo]

Reviews of Batman: Arkham Asylum GotY suggest that in detective mode the Trioviz 3D works quite well. That was apparently due to the contrast and lack of colour spectrum.

I'm leaning towards Mirror's Edge. One of the biggest issues with 3D platformers is it's hard to judge distance, a problem not present in 2D platformers. This is something of an issue with Mirror's Edge as well, and given the very stark and clean visual style it would likely be very easy to integrate 3D in, and the benefit would be pretty strong.

What games do you think would see a very real benefit from 3D, as opposed to just being a visual upgrade or gimmick?

 

[migo]

None, apparently I'm in the minority of people who aren't completely incompetent with depth perception these days, and 3D just seems pointlessly expensive and gimmicky for my tastes on top of making me nauseous, headachy and forcing me to wear retarded glasses.

No one is forcing you to use it if you don't like it, but you shouldn't be against it in principle just because it's something that doesn't appeal to you, since obviously, it's something that lots of people seem to enjoy.

That's what they said about HD. But a hur hur hur, new games like God of War 3 were pretty much unplayable on my old TV. I'm against it because it's pointless and adds nothing, but eventually if it keeps being popular despite outcries people who don't like it will either be forced to get it or stop playing because unlike HD you can't really just suck it up and deal with lower quality, because 3D shit actually can cause physical pain and illness.

It adds nothing because you're defective. You're what's wrong, not 3D.

 

[Devi Darkside]

I'm not into the idea of stereoscopic 3D at all, i think it is a huge gimmick.

But if anything will benefit at all it's another gimmick! Seriously, I'm thinking Microsoft's Kinect, Sony's Move, and the Wii would benefit most by it.

 

[The Cheezy One]

just cause or ass creed. imagine jumping 500 feet off a building or cliff in 3d? immense

 

[Arachon]

My depth perception is fine, you're the one who admitted they can't platform in regular games. But keep on with the ad hominem argument, that'll give you more credibility.
Oh and pro-tip: When something works fine, letting it continue to work fine isn't really a benefit. It's just adding an unnecessary price to do the same thing with a gimmick.

Right, I'm going to stop you right there, you're coming off as a massive Fan Hater [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FanHater] here. I'm not going to force you to like 3D, that's perfectly fine with me, but would you mind leaving this thread to those who are interested in the 3D-gaming concept, and allow us to discuss the topic without being interrupted?

 

[Simalacrum]

My depth perception is fine, you're the one who admitted they can't platform in regular games. But keep on with the ad hominem argument, that'll give you more credibility.
Oh and pro-tip: When something works fine, letting it continue to work fine isn't really a benefit. It's just adding an unnecessary price to do the same thing with a gimmick.

Right, I'm going to stop you right there, you're coming off as a massive Fan Hater [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FanHater] here. I'm not going to force you to like 3D, that's perfectly fine with me, but would you mind leaving this thread to those who are interested in the 3D-gaming concept, and allow us to discuss the topic without being interrupted?

How am I being a fan hater? I'm honestly asking for some explanation here. I want to know what it adds to gaming, I want to know why it's not just a shitty gimmick. Yet all I'm getting is an ad hominem attack which makes me think there's nothing there beyond a bunch of people who just want to hop onto the newest gadget because it's new and shiny.

People like 3D because its 3D. It adds graphical depth to the game, so long as you don't get headaches from it (which, admittedly, some people do get). Having 3D gives a new element to the graphics. Its a bit like the difference between the PS2 and the PS3, graphically speaking. Sure, gameplay wise there may not be any difference with the controllers from the PS2 and the PS3, but hey, prettier graphics!

In the same way, people like 3D for the pure and simple reason that its a little bit prettier than 2D due to the sense of depth that it creates. To say that a visual enhancement is a gimmick is like saying that next-gen graphics is a gimmick.

 

[Arachon]

So no, it adds nothing to a game. It is just HEY LOOK SHINY NEW GADGET TO PLAY WITH. Thank you for actually answering my question. I will politely disagree with you on the difference between 3D and non 3D being the same as PS2 and PS3 however.

It adds "nothing" to the game the same way good graphics add "nothing" to the game.

 

[migo]

None, apparently I'm in the minority of people who aren't completely incompetent with depth perception these days, and 3D just seems pointlessly expensive and gimmicky for my tastes on top of making me nauseous, headachy and forcing me to wear retarded glasses.

Yeah, there's definitely something wrong with you there. Most people aren't given any troubles by 3D, those that are have visual problems.

There's also something wrong with your thought process as you're adding nothing of value to the thread.