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Sounds silly, I know, BUT there is always an 'AAA' game that you hate. Whether it be Conker's Bad Fur Day, SSX, Sonic Adventure 2 or another, there is always a game, that no matter how hard you try, you can't stand; and you're completely mystified as to how or why it became so popular!
For me there are 3. Let's take Perfect Dark, as the first example. It was definitely an 'AAA' title, and arguably one of Rare's best games in the '64-Bit' era, but many, including myself didn't enjoy the game. But why?!
Maybe is was because 'It wasn't Bond'. Sounds daft, I know, but as Meka Dragon said with regards to the Mascot post, an illustrious character can make all the difference when he/she/it endorses a product. Maybe, because Joanna wasn't a recognised figure outside of videogames, people didn't take to the game. Also, as the 007 titles would no doubt go insequence from Goldeneye, I, along with others, was execting Tomorrow Never Dies, and so I waited for that! Also, it had a very Non-Nintendo theme... In a world of Pokémon and bright colours, Perfect Dark seemed somewhat out of sorts on a Nintendo console. It came as quite a shock!
The second game, i'll quickly mention is (The) Secret of Mana ( - Squaresoft). Again, another great game on the SNES, but after playing it for a while I couldn't understand why, or even how it was so popular amongst millions. Given that there is much to do in the game and the worlds, or levels, are very diverse I can kind of see why people would buy it through gut instinct. But surely not after reading reviews?!
Bust-A-Move was another. Another puzzle game to gap-fill the shelves in HMV. The only problem was, it was creating gaps, not filling them! Why was it so popular? It was just a fancied up version of Columns mixed with Behive Bedlam (Sky Digital > Open....)! I really can't see how, or why people would take to this game. It's samey, the graphics are frightfully basic. There is no diversity in the levels and the game bores 'you' in minutes! It's completely beyond me! At least it was!!!
After hours of thought (unfamiliar territory - had to take my time! :D), I came to the conclusion that there isn't anything in games that makes 'us' tick! We can't stereotype gamers as 'gamers' it just can't be done. We're all different... different hair, skin colour, eye colour. Different abilities and disabilities. But most important is the fact that we all have different personalities, and through these personalities we have preferances to all things, including games!. There is never going to be one game that we all like. Never.
So, in the years to come, you have to understand, that no matter how they try, games companies won't be able to meet the single demands of every consumer. Like the old saying goes. You can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time!
Just because games have a shiney gold 'R' on the front doesn't mean that you'll enjoy them. Just because there is an red-capped plumber by the name of Mario in the game doesn't mean it will be the game for you! If you want a certain game but 'We' don't like it, fine! Remember - You can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time!
Life is full of choices.
Gaming is full of choices.
They're Your choices.
YOU Make them!
Get the console YOU Like!
Play the games YOU like!
Thanks for reading, feel free to add your views!
Game
For me there are 3. Let's take Perfect Dark, as the first example. It was definitely an 'AAA' title, and arguably one of Rare's best games in the '64-Bit' era, but many, including myself didn't enjoy the game. But why?!
Maybe is was because 'It wasn't Bond'. Sounds daft, I know, but as Meka Dragon said with regards to the Mascot post, an illustrious character can make all the difference when he/she/it endorses a product. Maybe, because Joanna wasn't a recognised figure outside of videogames, people didn't take to the game. Also, as the 007 titles would no doubt go insequence from Goldeneye, I, along with others, was execting Tomorrow Never Dies, and so I waited for that! Also, it had a very Non-Nintendo theme... In a world of Pokémon and bright colours, Perfect Dark seemed somewhat out of sorts on a Nintendo console. It came as quite a shock!
The second game, i'll quickly mention is (The) Secret of Mana ( - Squaresoft). Again, another great game on the SNES, but after playing it for a while I couldn't understand why, or even how it was so popular amongst millions. Given that there is much to do in the game and the worlds, or levels, are very diverse I can kind of see why people would buy it through gut instinct. But surely not after reading reviews?!
Bust-A-Move was another. Another puzzle game to gap-fill the shelves in HMV. The only problem was, it was creating gaps, not filling them! Why was it so popular? It was just a fancied up version of Columns mixed with Behive Bedlam (Sky Digital > Open....)! I really can't see how, or why people would take to this game. It's samey, the graphics are frightfully basic. There is no diversity in the levels and the game bores 'you' in minutes! It's completely beyond me! At least it was!!!
After hours of thought (unfamiliar territory - had to take my time! :D), I came to the conclusion that there isn't anything in games that makes 'us' tick! We can't stereotype gamers as 'gamers' it just can't be done. We're all different... different hair, skin colour, eye colour. Different abilities and disabilities. But most important is the fact that we all have different personalities, and through these personalities we have preferances to all things, including games!. There is never going to be one game that we all like. Never.
So, in the years to come, you have to understand, that no matter how they try, games companies won't be able to meet the single demands of every consumer. Like the old saying goes. You can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time!
Just because games have a shiney gold 'R' on the front doesn't mean that you'll enjoy them. Just because there is an red-capped plumber by the name of Mario in the game doesn't mean it will be the game for you! If you want a certain game but 'We' don't like it, fine! Remember - You can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time!
Life is full of choices.
Gaming is full of choices.
They're Your choices.
YOU Make them!
Get the console YOU Like!
Play the games YOU like!
Thanks for reading, feel free to add your views!
Game
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Grix Thraves wrote:
(I see it as no more than a hyped up tamagotchi
> thingy. With better graphics. With a hint of Civilisation, but not
> as good.)
Monkeys you can spank.
And train to poo on children
And eat poo
And throw poo
And throw poo on fire
And beat up Turtles
What's wrong with you man?
(I see it as no more than a hyped up tamagotchi
> thingy. With better graphics. With a hint of Civilisation, but not
> as good.)
Monkeys you can spank.
And train to poo on children
And eat poo
And throw poo
And throw poo on fire
And beat up Turtles
What's wrong with you man?
A very, VERY long period of time...
But it's a good game to play when you are doing other stuff, like posting on the forums. It doesn't need all that much attention, and runs convienently in a window.
I find it hard to play games that don't run in windows (As in not full screen, not the OS.), as I prefer to work at the same time... can't get away from it.
But it's a good game to play when you are doing other stuff, like posting on the forums. It doesn't need all that much attention, and runs convienently in a window.
I find it hard to play games that don't run in windows (As in not full screen, not the OS.), as I prefer to work at the same time... can't get away from it.
Maybe they should make Civilisation: Tamagotchi version, where your Tamagotchi's battle it out for domination of the planet over a long period of time....oh, nevermind.
All the Tomb Raiders.
The Final Fantasies.
B&W.
Not sure why I don't like Black and White... I think it just tries to take up more of my time than I want it to... and it does get repetitive...
(I see it as no more than a hyped up tamagotchi thingy. With better graphics. With a hint of Civilisation, but not as good.)
The Final Fantasies.
B&W.
Not sure why I don't like Black and White... I think it just tries to take up more of my time than I want it to... and it does get repetitive...
(I see it as no more than a hyped up tamagotchi thingy. With better graphics. With a hint of Civilisation, but not as good.)
PSO was only supposed to be AAA when you play it online, FM. It's not supposed to be any good at all offline.
> Your Honour wrote:
I wouldn't be surprised if a Gamecube or X-Box game was
> awarded 99% or even 100% but it still seem quite unlikely!
why is the PS2 not in this list?
I wouldn't be surprised if a Gamecube or X-Box game was
> awarded 99% or even 100% but it still seem quite unlikely!
why is the PS2 not in this list?
At last someone who can relate to me when I state that;
"Zelda: Ocarina of Time was/is pants!!!!"
Now that's off my chest, yes Game has actually made a valid point, but oh so hypocritical. I'm sure he is one of the people who gives me the most grief about having a PS2 in my possesion!!
"Zelda: Ocarina of Time was/is pants!!!!"
Now that's off my chest, yes Game has actually made a valid point, but oh so hypocritical. I'm sure he is one of the people who gives me the most grief about having a PS2 in my possesion!!
Your Honour wrote:
So in theory, no game should ever get 100% in a magazine. If it gets 100% then surely everyone will love it, but as you've said, thats not the case.
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I don't think a game will ever get 100% although games aren't rated on peoples general opinion. They're rated on how well the game represents the genre through, Graphics, Sound, 'Longetivity' Gameplay, etc. I think...
I wouldn't be surprised if a Gamecube or X-Box game was awarded 99% or even 100% but it still seem quite unlikely!
So in theory, no game should ever get 100% in a magazine. If it gets 100% then surely everyone will love it, but as you've said, thats not the case.
************
I don't think a game will ever get 100% although games aren't rated on peoples general opinion. They're rated on how well the game represents the genre through, Graphics, Sound, 'Longetivity' Gameplay, etc. I think...
I wouldn't be surprised if a Gamecube or X-Box game was awarded 99% or even 100% but it still seem quite unlikely!
It actually means "I'M HOt!", but in this context it meant 'in my humble opinion' yes.
The Game wrote:
There is never
> going to be one game that we all like. Never.
So in theory, no game should ever get 100% in a magazine. If it gets 100% then surely everyone will love it, but as you've said, thats not the case.
BTW FM, what does IMHO mean, is it In My Humble Opinion?
There is never
> going to be one game that we all like. Never.
So in theory, no game should ever get 100% in a magazine. If it gets 100% then surely everyone will love it, but as you've said, thats not the case.
BTW FM, what does IMHO mean, is it In My Humble Opinion?
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