| Play4Fun said:
SMH... @ HD, as people have already said, you've just grown up. You can't expect the game to make you feel the same way you did when you were young. Kids/people nowadays who play Mario for the first time feel the same way, nothing has really changed. As for the whole story thing, what were you expecting exactly? For 2D Mario to have some ever-evolving story as the years go on? That was never gonna happen and I think it's for the better. I like that they keep it simple and subtle. Finally, the whole industry not praising Nintendo and giving them awards thing...who gives a shit? Last thing I want is Nintendo conforming to the ideals of the shitty industry media just so they can get their praise. If that stuff is so important to you, then just play whatever games the gaming media are raving about. |
Okay, I get the whole "we've grown up" thing, and I know I'm more cynical, that's for sure. But the players of the industry have brought things that are of value, and some that aren't. Those that are of value need to be considered.
Another things is that Mario was a hit to both teens and kids back then, and something I argued a while back is that games don't need to be violent to appeal to teens, they can just be a bit more relevant, just a bit. The themes don't need to be ultra cheesy and there's a way to pick your sounds and colors to stay relevant to both segments and touch the hearts of people of all ages. I believe Mario in its original form had that ability, I don't think so today. The gameplay is great, undeniable, but the ability to connect with the player just isn't there anymore, the way the game was made doesn't make that happen. I mean it does happen of course to an extent, but the effort wasn't put in that regards. But the money is there.
Look at Fire Emblem, that's a game that has more compelling colors and music, as well as cutscenes. Nevermind the story, if they could afford that on a game that will make much lesser sales, why not do it on NSMB, Nintendo's current flagship, and stay true to the roots of Mario while doing so?
