| Barozi said: Well yeah they're surely some examples of games which were dumbed down on consoles, while some games you've named aren't.
What about Call of Duty 4 ? It has the same gameplay mechanics as Call of Duty 1 And please don't say it's dumbed down because of it's controls. That's a lame excuse for those who can't play with a controller just because it requires more skill. |
Next time google for "dumbed down" + games name before assuming anything. :)
Online mode was superb, although dumbed down in CoD2 (yep, for you console peeps). However, I'll be getting the Wii version as everyone will have to learn a whole new skillset for online play. All this minigame, button pressing nonsense is just a pain in the backside in a 3D shooter, it tends to ruin the flow of play.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=148940
And what games haven't been dumbed down, which I did mention? :)
Deus Ex
Well, this one you should know already...
Thief
No more free entering into building from any direction you see good to aproach from, no more rope arrows, very limited areas, minigames etc.
Rainbow Six
Did you know that rainbow six had tactical map you could use to plan your attacks and main characters weren't super humans etc. This is what I am talking about:
, but because it had to be fitted for console audience its now just another stupid linear shooter.
Elderscrolls
Oblivion and incredible allknowing compass, stupid equipment system that takes away the whole spirit from the game etc. Did you know that for example glass armor should be very rare in world of elderscrolls, how it is in Oblivion? Uh, and those menus.
System Shock
Bioshock... Uh, oh... No more items system. Funny little minigames(!!). Argh...
Fallout
Minigames, souless world compared to originals, karma system(is a bitch), TBS -> FPS transition...
As a bonus see civilization on consoles and on PC.
Ninja spys(o.O), civ revolution... Lets make it extra easy that console players can enjoy it. Uh oh... Fortunately thats not coming on PC.
Btw, how many years have you played games? 23 gaming years here and 9 years indie game developing. I am also predicting that next step will be making most of games even more simple. Thats the level when casuals can also enjoy them. See what nintendo is doing and well all bigger publishers.
(One more, supreme commander... Fortunately that was first on PC too. ;) )
Something about controls,
http://www.shamusyoung.com/twentysidedtale/?p=1667
Well, lets mention something about genres too.
- WRpg on consoles are nothing more than fps games with very simple rpg elements.
- Where are all strategy games on HD consoles?
And last question:
Can you show me even one game on HD consoles that require more thinking than average 10-years old can do? :)
