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Hey,
The length of games is really an issue now, especially with the release of many PS2 games, being hailed as short but oh so sweet.
So are graphics the demonic souls that sacrifice the longevity of next generation games?
No, of course not. Thats just stupid.
But of course, there must be a reason that the PS2's leading titles (ZOE, Shadow of Memories) are shorter than what we are used to.
I personally don't really know for sure, but here is one reason I have been thinking of.
Many games have trouble holding our attention these days. The Resident Evil series are infamous for being short lived, but if they were longer, would they be known as true gaming greats now? I mean, I wouldn't be able to sit through any more bad voice overs or tedious puzzles in any of the series games.
But then, on the other side of the coin is the RPG, which holds our attention and no matter how long it lasts, we are there right until the "Thank you for playing" (or whatever) message is displayed.(Good examples are Zelda and Final Fantasy)
Now, having made a point, and then contradicted myself, I will stop typing....
Cheers
Raven_spw
The length of games is really an issue now, especially with the release of many PS2 games, being hailed as short but oh so sweet.
So are graphics the demonic souls that sacrifice the longevity of next generation games?
No, of course not. Thats just stupid.
But of course, there must be a reason that the PS2's leading titles (ZOE, Shadow of Memories) are shorter than what we are used to.
I personally don't really know for sure, but here is one reason I have been thinking of.
Many games have trouble holding our attention these days. The Resident Evil series are infamous for being short lived, but if they were longer, would they be known as true gaming greats now? I mean, I wouldn't be able to sit through any more bad voice overs or tedious puzzles in any of the series games.
But then, on the other side of the coin is the RPG, which holds our attention and no matter how long it lasts, we are there right until the "Thank you for playing" (or whatever) message is displayed.(Good examples are Zelda and Final Fantasy)
Now, having made a point, and then contradicted myself, I will stop typing....
Cheers
Raven_spw
Are you gonna change to just jimmy now that your not so new?
Game lengh doesnt bother me too much but it is quite importaint.
Two of my favourite arcade games, time crisis and HOTD2 are very short but it doesnt stop them for being great games.
Your right in a way, shenmue was quite short and didn't provide you with any reason to play it again, which left me angry because the little that is was astounded me.
Game lengh should be sorted out so that you feel that the game was long enough so you felt it was worth your money.
Two of my favourite arcade games, time crisis and HOTD2 are very short but it doesnt stop them for being great games.
Your right in a way, shenmue was quite short and didn't provide you with any reason to play it again, which left me angry because the little that is was astounded me.
Game lengh should be sorted out so that you feel that the game was long enough so you felt it was worth your money.
I'm a believer that games should be much, much, larger. I'm referring in particular (well... 'only' would be a more appropriate word) to 3D adventure/rpg/etc type games here. CBFD, for example. Unlike most games, these tend to have relatively little replay value - therefore they should be longer in the first place.
Actually, they do. a 1000 poly podel is a tenth of the size of a 10000 poly model. Then there are graphics subroutines etc.
But really, the developers can't be bothered. It takes so long to program a PS2, it's far too much effort.
A good way to test:
Look at the bottom of a PS2 disc. You might just be able to make out 2 areas. The inner one is the game. See how much of it it takes up. Don't think that because it's up to half way means it's 50% full, though.
Also, see if a PC will recognise it. That'll tell you exactally how much game there is. I think a CD should be 650mb
But really, the developers can't be bothered. It takes so long to program a PS2, it's far too much effort.
A good way to test:
Look at the bottom of a PS2 disc. You might just be able to make out 2 areas. The inner one is the game. See how much of it it takes up. Don't think that because it's up to half way means it's 50% full, though.
Also, see if a PC will recognise it. That'll tell you exactally how much game there is. I think a CD should be 650mb
Hey,
The length of games is really an issue now, especially with the release of many PS2 games, being hailed as short but oh so sweet.
So are graphics the demonic souls that sacrifice the longevity of next generation games?
No, of course not. Thats just stupid.
But of course, there must be a reason that the PS2's leading titles (ZOE, Shadow of Memories) are shorter than what we are used to.
I personally don't really know for sure, but here is one reason I have been thinking of.
Many games have trouble holding our attention these days. The Resident Evil series are infamous for being short lived, but if they were longer, would they be known as true gaming greats now? I mean, I wouldn't be able to sit through any more bad voice overs or tedious puzzles in any of the series games.
But then, on the other side of the coin is the RPG, which holds our attention and no matter how long it lasts, we are there right until the "Thank you for playing" (or whatever) message is displayed.(Good examples are Zelda and Final Fantasy)
Now, having made a point, and then contradicted myself, I will stop typing....
Cheers
Raven_spw
The length of games is really an issue now, especially with the release of many PS2 games, being hailed as short but oh so sweet.
So are graphics the demonic souls that sacrifice the longevity of next generation games?
No, of course not. Thats just stupid.
But of course, there must be a reason that the PS2's leading titles (ZOE, Shadow of Memories) are shorter than what we are used to.
I personally don't really know for sure, but here is one reason I have been thinking of.
Many games have trouble holding our attention these days. The Resident Evil series are infamous for being short lived, but if they were longer, would they be known as true gaming greats now? I mean, I wouldn't be able to sit through any more bad voice overs or tedious puzzles in any of the series games.
But then, on the other side of the coin is the RPG, which holds our attention and no matter how long it lasts, we are there right until the "Thank you for playing" (or whatever) message is displayed.(Good examples are Zelda and Final Fantasy)
Now, having made a point, and then contradicted myself, I will stop typing....
Cheers
Raven_spw