I think that's why I'm so hooked on old Legend of Zelda games, platformers, and Kinect games right now. Current "cinematic" games have bored me to tears. I play a game like Shadows of the Damned and it gets rave reviews. I have to force myself to get my money's worth because it's nothing more than flash and style. Other than that, it's shallow as hell.
I go back and play old Metroids, Resident Evils, Super Marios, and Zeldas (or even current games like Little Big Planet or Tomb Raider Underworld) and I think, "This is what I miss." Games that actually require me to think, analyze, and become involved. Good puzzles and level design. These days, people are more than happy to see a pretty picture while they shoot the bad guy until he falls. They're happy to make so-called choices in so-called RPG's that are basically fetch quests and level up fests. Sometimes, that's what makes me happy. Lately, I find myself wanting more.
