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"Are we all completely mad?"

Have you ever thought to consider what a bunch of weirdos us game-players are?
For some reason, a fat Italian plumber with red dungarees who jumps through pipes has never even been thought to be in the least bit odd. And we didn't even bat an eyelid at the blue hedgehog with 'super sneakers'. It's stuff that would make even Walt Disney rise from his grave in curiosity.
It seems that looking up an unusual animal in an encyclopedia, giving it a stupid name and an even stupider special power is a receipe for success. Of course, it helps if you have a cute sidekick animal with enourmous eyes, but this is not a necessity.
In fact, the only adventure game ever with a half-believable plot (Metal Gear Solid) was heralded as the best game ever. Would it kill anyone else to make a game with a believable plot? Or are super furry animals the stuff that games are made of?

I agree with Jake we have a elf in green clothing and swords andmental alien lady called Samus Aran. Some people say Zelda is the best game ever when the main star in it is a elf with a pointed green hat? We really are weird.

I agree with Gronti. Some games are suppose to be weird and wild. If they were all like real life it would be a bit boring and people would not bother to buy games as they could experience it for free. Lets take Deus Ex for example. You play a spy which might happen but taking the first level for example, if you take one bullet you are dead or almost dying. You will only be able to carry two guns maybe more, with will earn the game a boring reputation as you can only carry two weapons at once. After the mission (if you survive) you then have a briefing with Manderley. You go to the bunker see Manderley and see the rest of the crew, then you would have to go to the toilets (unless you went during the mission in a dark corner) maybe see a doctor if you have a cold or cramp, have a cup of coffee, eat some food, get some sleep, maybe read a book, make a phone call to your mother blah blah blah. It would get really boring and it would annoy people off because all the games would be the same and a bit pants!!! I don't buy games to be realistic i want to be entertained, not a lot to ask really, all thoughts on the matter would be nice.....

Darkreaper

Don't be silly, the whole idea of computer games is to get away from real life... Which can be done in any way necessary, whether it's Goblins and Trolls or becoming a Spy. We may be mad, but it's got nothing to do with the unusualness of games!
Anyway, have you ever seen Jerry Springer?

Have you ever thought to consider what a bunch of weirdos us game-players are?
For some reason, a fat Italian plumber with red dungarees who jumps through pipes has never even been thought to be in the least bit odd. And we didn't even bat an eyelid at the blue hedgehog with 'super sneakers'. It's stuff that would make even Walt Disney rise from his grave in curiosity.
It seems that looking up an unusual animal in an encyclopedia, giving it a stupid name and an even stupider special power is a receipe for success. Of course, it helps if you have a cute sidekick animal with enourmous eyes, but this is not a necessity.
In fact, the only adventure game ever with a half-believable plot (Metal Gear Solid) was heralded as the best game ever. Would it kill anyone else to make a game with a believable plot? Or are super furry animals the stuff that games are made of?