DrDeath3191 said:
4242564 said:
...did I say anything about hardcore games? I was just talking about the influx of casual games and the transformation of previously non-casual titles into family entertainment. Sure, there are still those awesome companies who still have the gamer in mind. There probably always will be. But I disagree that they are increasing in number. I mean, the level of difficulty has decreased across the board (just play Supermario 64 and then play Supermario Galaxy, the difference is practically palpable) and casual games vastly outnumber hardcore games.
What you said was that people will buy games because they are 'casual' and that somehow bastardizes the industry, transforming 'hardcore' titles into something else. And yet the three games I mentioned happened. On Wii. Thus, the whole 'casual games corrupting the industry from within' is utter bullshit. These aren't half-thought out titles. These are bona-fide quality games. 'Casual' games aren't damaging the games that are truly great.
I never said that every title for the wii was a casual game. And yes, those games did well. However, saying that casual games have quality is a stretch. Have you seen all the carnival, baby sitter, zoo pets, dress up, teaching, and cooking games that are out right now for the wii as well? You can't tell me those were well-thought out. There are so many glitches that they are practically unplayable, they have virtually no plot, and the graphics look like someone slathered pixles onto a tv screen. The fact is that many companies use innovative technology (such as the wii motion controls) to make half-hearted and half-assed games because they know that people will buy them. It's simply an excuse to put as little effort into a game in order to maximize the profit.
