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When we put a game in for the first time what do you think?
In my mind it is mostly what the gameplay is going to be like and what the game will actually give me in the form of entertainment. But, unlike films, do any of us actually take a notice to the plot and the ending of the game? Do the story’s in games actually make us wonder, “What will happen in the end?”
Ok, video games, to many of us they are fun. That’s what they are designed for, pure, simple fun. But, in games, which actually have plots, and in games where you play through a story, are the endings of these games really all that?
Here’s something quite interesting, a film takes roughly around 2 ½ hours and ends with the finishing of the story in a quite remarkable way. Most of us come out of the cinema thinking “Yes, that was really worthwhile”. But, for a game many take over 30+ hours to complete! And the endings in some are really dishearting when you have realised you have been playing to see this.
Many of these games will infact try and pose a sequel to the game and leave you at an important part they could of just finished off. But, instead they choose to make a sequel, which you have to play thorough, sometimes with the same gameplay and once again when you reach the end you are left for it to continue.
Ok, I am not naming any games names but I do have one game in my mind, which I am pointing out. This game has continued and continued and still it looks as though it shall continue on. People actually buy the game to continue the series even though it’s pretty much the same as the other. Some games even take 5 years in the making and leave you with the worst ending ever.
I must say a storyline is an important part in a game. Storylines are what makes books, films and some video games. Gaming should come under all of those categories, a story (book), a motion picture (film) and a fun game at that! But sadly, this is not always the case.
Wasted endings in games really let you down and wonder why you have been sitting in front of your computer for days. Ok, the gameplay may have been good, but what is really needed is a great ending, a conclusion which sums up the game and shows you what happens.
Here’s hoping that next time when a company decides to create a multi million pound game that it gives us the ending it deserves and we deserve.
Thanks for reading
Monkey With Attitude
Now where’s my banana?
In my mind it is mostly what the gameplay is going to be like and what the game will actually give me in the form of entertainment. But, unlike films, do any of us actually take a notice to the plot and the ending of the game? Do the story’s in games actually make us wonder, “What will happen in the end?”
Ok, video games, to many of us they are fun. That’s what they are designed for, pure, simple fun. But, in games, which actually have plots, and in games where you play through a story, are the endings of these games really all that?
Here’s something quite interesting, a film takes roughly around 2 ½ hours and ends with the finishing of the story in a quite remarkable way. Most of us come out of the cinema thinking “Yes, that was really worthwhile”. But, for a game many take over 30+ hours to complete! And the endings in some are really dishearting when you have realised you have been playing to see this.
Many of these games will infact try and pose a sequel to the game and leave you at an important part they could of just finished off. But, instead they choose to make a sequel, which you have to play thorough, sometimes with the same gameplay and once again when you reach the end you are left for it to continue.
Ok, I am not naming any games names but I do have one game in my mind, which I am pointing out. This game has continued and continued and still it looks as though it shall continue on. People actually buy the game to continue the series even though it’s pretty much the same as the other. Some games even take 5 years in the making and leave you with the worst ending ever.
I must say a storyline is an important part in a game. Storylines are what makes books, films and some video games. Gaming should come under all of those categories, a story (book), a motion picture (film) and a fun game at that! But sadly, this is not always the case.
Wasted endings in games really let you down and wonder why you have been sitting in front of your computer for days. Ok, the gameplay may have been good, but what is really needed is a great ending, a conclusion which sums up the game and shows you what happens.
Here’s hoping that next time when a company decides to create a multi million pound game that it gives us the ending it deserves and we deserve.
Thanks for reading
Monkey With Attitude
Now where’s my banana?
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Yeah I know and it is great to play if you have a decent wheel.
The games worth splashing out 40 odd quid for a top wheel!
The games worth splashing out 40 odd quid for a top wheel!
The whole story line of driver 2 was wicked. i loved that game to pieces. i tried so hard to complete each level so i could see the next cut-scene movie. Truly classic game.
I loved all o the cut-scenes on Driver 2!
The ending for Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver was a bit dissapointing considering the quality of the games introduction.
The ending to Driver 2 on the Playstation however was top, Loved the end tune worth playing for. I also love the endings on the Resident Evil Nemesis, mainly because the Resi games are superb with lots of great cut scenes and great atmosphere.
The ending to Driver 2 on the Playstation however was top, Loved the end tune worth playing for. I also love the endings on the Resident Evil Nemesis, mainly because the Resi games are superb with lots of great cut scenes and great atmosphere.
Zelda OoT ending was crap but MM was ALRIGHT and CBFD was good and worth watching!
They should have the space on the discs to make a better ending. I think the Zelda cart was only a 256MB. The GC discs are 1.5GB i think so they should be able to put a pukka ending on it.
Well maybe some games have poor endings becasue there is not enough space to fit a good ending on the game. hopefully in the future with larger storage meduims and better compression technology we should get better endings.
On a personal note i thought the ending to one of the best games ever (zelda OOT) was pritty poor.
On a personal note i thought the ending to one of the best games ever (zelda OOT) was pritty poor.
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