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When you really like something, even love something, it's no surprise to comprehend that you can't get enough of it: too much is never enough. So when a game comes along that you really like, it's only natural to find yourself looking forward with great anticipation to the sequel.
Some criticize sequels for being nothing else but the same game rehashed - they label them "cash-ins". But I would argue that most games are too short - there's not enough in them - so a sequel is in effect just giving you the full package, as well as giving you more of what you want.
Take Gran Turismo for example. Yes it was a great game, but after a while I found myself longing for more tracks to race around, and the sequel gave me this. Some said that Gran Turismo 2 was way too similar to the original game, but that is exactly what I wanted: basically an extension of the first instalment.... and that's in many ways what I got, so why should I complain? If developers want to milk a franchise then so be it. No one puts a shotgun to your head and snatches the cash from your pocket.
I'm pretty sure that Tekken fans were jumping with joy when they heard the news that Tekken Tag was in the works for the PS2. The same goes for fans of the FIFA Soccer, ISS and others.
If pushed though, I suppose I would have to say that perhaps three sequels on the same console is about the limit. The Tomb Raider games for example where milked too much without changing in a significant way, and in the end the reputation of a great game was marred by overkill.
The fact of the matter is this: if you really like a game, if it had an big impact on you, then it is only natural for you to want the sequel as soon as is humanly possible. I'm sure Grand Theft Auto 3 fans are already looking forward to Grand Theft Auto 4....
Some criticize sequels for being nothing else but the same game rehashed - they label them "cash-ins". But I would argue that most games are too short - there's not enough in them - so a sequel is in effect just giving you the full package, as well as giving you more of what you want.
Take Gran Turismo for example. Yes it was a great game, but after a while I found myself longing for more tracks to race around, and the sequel gave me this. Some said that Gran Turismo 2 was way too similar to the original game, but that is exactly what I wanted: basically an extension of the first instalment.... and that's in many ways what I got, so why should I complain? If developers want to milk a franchise then so be it. No one puts a shotgun to your head and snatches the cash from your pocket.
I'm pretty sure that Tekken fans were jumping with joy when they heard the news that Tekken Tag was in the works for the PS2. The same goes for fans of the FIFA Soccer, ISS and others.
If pushed though, I suppose I would have to say that perhaps three sequels on the same console is about the limit. The Tomb Raider games for example where milked too much without changing in a significant way, and in the end the reputation of a great game was marred by overkill.
The fact of the matter is this: if you really like a game, if it had an big impact on you, then it is only natural for you to want the sequel as soon as is humanly possible. I'm sure Grand Theft Auto 3 fans are already looking forward to Grand Theft Auto 4....
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Your Honey wrote:
> ssxpoo, I know it's £34.99, it's just easier to write
> £35.
Well its easier to write nothing at all :-)
>*Puts on rose tinted specs...*
Its always a good idea that! I guess its why I still think Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the best games ever.
> ssxpoo, I know it's £34.99, it's just easier to write
> £35.
Well its easier to write nothing at all :-)
>*Puts on rose tinted specs...*
Its always a good idea that! I guess its why I still think Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the best games ever.
I probably shouldn't say this, but... I might PX a couple of older titles for it in Game.
ssxpoo, I know it's £34.99, it's just easier to write £35.
Ok!??!?!
:-P
Hoorah! This is just like the good old days, us messing about writing absolute a**e. Instead of today when other people write absolute a**e.
*Puts on rose tinted specs...*
Ok!??!?!
:-P
Hoorah! This is just like the good old days, us messing about writing absolute a**e. Instead of today when other people write absolute a**e.
*Puts on rose tinted specs...*
WòókieeMøn§†€® wrote:
> I had all of the Wipeout games - only one I have now though is Wip3out - I
> traded in the others when I got my PS2.
Well thats a good sign as it shows you must like this kind of game, and as a result, should like Fusion.
>I actually thought that 3 was the best version.
Fair enough, in which case, you`ll like the challenge mode, and some style elements. However, there is a lot of 2097 in there. Still, its probably taken the best of both games.
> I had all of the Wipeout games - only one I have now though is Wip3out - I
> traded in the others when I got my PS2.
Well thats a good sign as it shows you must like this kind of game, and as a result, should like Fusion.
>I actually thought that 3 was the best version.
Fair enough, in which case, you`ll like the challenge mode, and some style elements. However, there is a lot of 2097 in there. Still, its probably taken the best of both games.
Your Honey was very close... £34.99 :-)
I had all of the Wipeout games - only one I have now though is Wip3out - I traded in the others when I got my PS2. I actually thought that 3 was the best version.
Well, Wookiee is a fan of fast hard llamas.
Does that count? :-)
Anyway, I *think* SR has Fusion down at £35, so it's not as bad as you first thought...
Does that count? :-)
Anyway, I *think* SR has Fusion down at £35, so it's not as bad as you first thought...
:-) Sorry about that!
Did you have any of the original Wipeout games? If you like that sort of thing, then its certainly a good game to go for, but watch out if its not your thing. You have to be a fan of fast, hard racing.
Did you have any of the original Wipeout games? If you like that sort of thing, then its certainly a good game to go for, but watch out if its not your thing. You have to be a fan of fast, hard racing.
Hmm... I wasn't going to get Fusion... but now I might!
Thanks, Phil - you've potentially cost me another £40. Git!
Thanks, Phil - you've potentially cost me another £40. Git!
I've already decided that I'm going to get Fusion, hopefully I'll be ordering from SR in a day or so, have to check my money situation at the moment.
When I've got that, and Rez, I'll have what I see as a fantastic collection of games, even if I'll only be owning 4.
GT3 - Driving simulation and graphical lushness.
GTA3 - Violence and complete in-game freedom.
WipEout Fusion - Manic speeds and stupid weapons - love it!
Rez - Bizarre originlaity combined with retro stuff. and great music.
The only other game I remotely want is Tonty Hawks 3, but the variety of the 4 I own at the moment will keep me going until I get a lottery win...
When I've got that, and Rez, I'll have what I see as a fantastic collection of games, even if I'll only be owning 4.
GT3 - Driving simulation and graphical lushness.
GTA3 - Violence and complete in-game freedom.
WipEout Fusion - Manic speeds and stupid weapons - love it!
Rez - Bizarre originlaity combined with retro stuff. and great music.
The only other game I remotely want is Tonty Hawks 3, but the variety of the 4 I own at the moment will keep me going until I get a lottery win...
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