| amp316 said:
Most otf them were too long. The problem with most "cinematic games" though is the writing. The script writers for video games usually aren't very good and if they were better, they would be working in another medium (novels, movies, television, etc.) While I welcome a game with a great story, they are few and far between. I do think that Mario has taken some cues from silent films (Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd). |
I totally agree with your bolded statement. I really wonder what's slowing talent down in the games industry, is it due to business constraints, status quo and/or confused/ignorant gamer expectations? Also, why switch to another medium if you have talent in storytelling, is it because games are not adequate as a creative outlet in that respect?
Regarding Mario, do you think it can do better? If you were to compare Charlie Chaplin to Mario, which would you say executed the quirks better? Would you say there is breathing room for Mario to improve in that respect? Apart from the fantastic visuals and gameplay, I'm talking on a level of art.
