What makes a game mature?
This is not original ... but it really begs at the question, given the OP.
I think something well put together that flows well, makes sense, and is fun to play is a "mature" effort.
Many of the games sporting "M" ratings are rather sophomoric, if you look at them at their core. I mean after you have saved the earth once or shot the bad demons once, how many times can you do it again. (This refers to FPS sequels -- not the genre itself).
Mature has become a buzzword for sex and/or violence (particularly the latter in video games -- the former is most often considered AO). But that does not make it mature.
Thus, there is are lot of games for mature gamers on the Wii. Why else would it do sell well in retirement homes. Or why else would people who buy the system for their children then end up playing it themselves.
Mike from Morgantown
 I am Mario.I like to jump around, and would lead a fairly serene and aimless existence if it weren't for my friends always getting into trouble. I love to help out, even when it puts me at risk. I seem to make friends with people who just can't stay out of trouble. Wii Friend Code: 1624 6601 1126 1492 NNID: Mike_INTV |
