A Look at the Nintendo Dark Ages (2011-2017)

[bigtakilla]

curl-6 said:

bigtakilla said:

The negative impact of the N64 era is still being felt today, as for Wii U era there is a lot there that actually has helped Nintendo greatly which is reflected in is gen. GameCube era was just awkward.... 

But yeah I'd say forcing the company out of being a traditional console manufacturer and still having 3rd party devs avoid you like the plaque earns N64 the top spot.

The N64 still sold decently though and had several of the most iconic, highly regarded and fondly remembered video games in history. Neither Wii U nor Gamecube can really claim as much.

Several? Take out OOT (which BOTW was made during the Wii U years) and Mario 64 and which games are you talking about? I'd also argue the regard in which Splatoon is held and will be. I'll give you Golden Eye, but I'll take Bayonetta 2.

Selling decently also does not negate the fact that it is the sole system that has put Nintendo in the situation it is in now with 3rd party games (or more so the lack of their major franchises ).

Last edited by bigtakilla - on 05 December 2018