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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, Tomb Raider Chronicles, WWF Smackdown: Just Bring It, Gran Turismo 3, Wipeout Fusion, FIFA 2002, Final Fantasy IX, Everybody's Golf 2, Formula 1 2001; all are sequels, all involve the same or more characters, cars, weapons, and quite often gameplay as well.
Some gamers ridicule the fact that if you've already got FIFA 98, why bother with the sequel that comes out every year? Others argue that if you've already got THPS2, or Gran Turismo 2, what's the point in getting another game for £40 that is simply more of the same?
Well the answer to me is simple. People buy sequels to games because they liked the original so much. You don't fall in love with a Cardigan's album and just buy the one, do you? You get the next one as well because it's more of the same, same singers, same instruments (maybe a couple of extra ones), same musicians (maybe the lineup has changed a little), just different lyrics/tunes.
This analogy works very well with the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Same lead character, (Snake), same weapons (maybe a couple of extra ones), same backup team (maybe the lineup has changed a little), and a different storyline/location.
Where the analogy breaks down, however, is price. A new album will set you back about £20 and a new game will set you back around twice that. However it is my personal belief that a new game provides much more entertainment than just the audio (and in some cases visual) entertainment provided by an album by your favourite artist. Games are interractive on many levels; audio, visual, touch (rumble packs), and that immersive quality that they so often have as well.
So next time you think about not getting a sequel because it's just 'more of the same', think about it. If you enjoyed the previous installment the chances are that your £40 or so on the next version will be well spent.
And maybe you'll think twice before having a go at all the Final Fantasy fans who are about to buy sequel number 9 in the series when it is released later this year.
Some gamers ridicule the fact that if you've already got FIFA 98, why bother with the sequel that comes out every year? Others argue that if you've already got THPS2, or Gran Turismo 2, what's the point in getting another game for £40 that is simply more of the same?
Well the answer to me is simple. People buy sequels to games because they liked the original so much. You don't fall in love with a Cardigan's album and just buy the one, do you? You get the next one as well because it's more of the same, same singers, same instruments (maybe a couple of extra ones), same musicians (maybe the lineup has changed a little), just different lyrics/tunes.
This analogy works very well with the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Same lead character, (Snake), same weapons (maybe a couple of extra ones), same backup team (maybe the lineup has changed a little), and a different storyline/location.
Where the analogy breaks down, however, is price. A new album will set you back about £20 and a new game will set you back around twice that. However it is my personal belief that a new game provides much more entertainment than just the audio (and in some cases visual) entertainment provided by an album by your favourite artist. Games are interractive on many levels; audio, visual, touch (rumble packs), and that immersive quality that they so often have as well.
So next time you think about not getting a sequel because it's just 'more of the same', think about it. If you enjoyed the previous installment the chances are that your £40 or so on the next version will be well spent.
And maybe you'll think twice before having a go at all the Final Fantasy fans who are about to buy sequel number 9 in the series when it is released later this year.
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I buy sequels because they are usually updated, new characters and storylines and a beter way of play as are the case with Diablo and Diablo II, and the C&C series.
More of the same is a very good thing. If SSX Tricky was identical to SX I wouldn't mind. It just means I can play more of the quite excellent SSX. If it's better, that's great. If it's different however, it might not be. As long as a sequel isn't any owrse than the original and I liked I really don't see what the problem is.
cookie monster wrote:
> I buy sequels because they are good fun, is that wrong?
Yes, you should be ashamed of yourself.
Fun indeed. Go and stand in the corner, you disgusting boy.
> I buy sequels because they are good fun, is that wrong?
Yes, you should be ashamed of yourself.
Fun indeed. Go and stand in the corner, you disgusting boy.
I buy sequels because they are good fun, is that wrong?
Also, I don't remembere albums being £20?
People feel safe with brand names. Brands = power = status = cool, People want cool and people buy sequels.
However, the sequels are often absolutely fantastic. Tony Hawk's 3 is definitely the best game in the series, and I am sure GT3 is as well.
Can't comment about Tomb Raider or Fifa because they're milked out rubbish - Core design better use a new graphics engine soon...
Anyway.
Happy New Year FM
People feel safe with brand names. Brands = power = status = cool, People want cool and people buy sequels.
However, the sequels are often absolutely fantastic. Tony Hawk's 3 is definitely the best game in the series, and I am sure GT3 is as well.
Can't comment about Tomb Raider or Fifa because they're milked out rubbish - Core design better use a new graphics engine soon...
Anyway.
Happy New Year FM
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, Tomb Raider Chronicles, WWF Smackdown: Just Bring It, Gran Turismo 3, Wipeout Fusion, FIFA 2002, Final Fantasy IX, Everybody's Golf 2, Formula 1 2001; all are sequels, all involve the same or more characters, cars, weapons, and quite often gameplay as well.
Some gamers ridicule the fact that if you've already got FIFA 98, why bother with the sequel that comes out every year? Others argue that if you've already got THPS2, or Gran Turismo 2, what's the point in getting another game for £40 that is simply more of the same?
Well the answer to me is simple. People buy sequels to games because they liked the original so much. You don't fall in love with a Cardigan's album and just buy the one, do you? You get the next one as well because it's more of the same, same singers, same instruments (maybe a couple of extra ones), same musicians (maybe the lineup has changed a little), just different lyrics/tunes.
This analogy works very well with the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Same lead character, (Snake), same weapons (maybe a couple of extra ones), same backup team (maybe the lineup has changed a little), and a different storyline/location.
Where the analogy breaks down, however, is price. A new album will set you back about £20 and a new game will set you back around twice that. However it is my personal belief that a new game provides much more entertainment than just the audio (and in some cases visual) entertainment provided by an album by your favourite artist. Games are interractive on many levels; audio, visual, touch (rumble packs), and that immersive quality that they so often have as well.
So next time you think about not getting a sequel because it's just 'more of the same', think about it. If you enjoyed the previous installment the chances are that your £40 or so on the next version will be well spent.
And maybe you'll think twice before having a go at all the Final Fantasy fans who are about to buy sequel number 9 in the series when it is released later this year.
Some gamers ridicule the fact that if you've already got FIFA 98, why bother with the sequel that comes out every year? Others argue that if you've already got THPS2, or Gran Turismo 2, what's the point in getting another game for £40 that is simply more of the same?
Well the answer to me is simple. People buy sequels to games because they liked the original so much. You don't fall in love with a Cardigan's album and just buy the one, do you? You get the next one as well because it's more of the same, same singers, same instruments (maybe a couple of extra ones), same musicians (maybe the lineup has changed a little), just different lyrics/tunes.
This analogy works very well with the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Same lead character, (Snake), same weapons (maybe a couple of extra ones), same backup team (maybe the lineup has changed a little), and a different storyline/location.
Where the analogy breaks down, however, is price. A new album will set you back about £20 and a new game will set you back around twice that. However it is my personal belief that a new game provides much more entertainment than just the audio (and in some cases visual) entertainment provided by an album by your favourite artist. Games are interractive on many levels; audio, visual, touch (rumble packs), and that immersive quality that they so often have as well.
So next time you think about not getting a sequel because it's just 'more of the same', think about it. If you enjoyed the previous installment the chances are that your £40 or so on the next version will be well spent.
And maybe you'll think twice before having a go at all the Final Fantasy fans who are about to buy sequel number 9 in the series when it is released later this year.
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