Scizor_99 on 01 March 2014
| pokoko said: The problem is not that Donkey Kong was made--we do need more fur-based games, after all--it's simply that there isn't much else that will draw in new customers, as most DK fans already jumped for on board for Mario. In that regard, Donkey Kong is blameless. It's just a matter of timing. Donkey Kong would have been fine if more variety had already graced the Wii U. As it stands, it highlights the root of Nintendo's problems, which is too narrow a focus in terms of genre and aesthetics. So, I think dwelling on Donkey Kong is ignoring the real issue. Things didn't turn out as Nintendo envisioned, which left a quality game hanging out to dry. The real focus should be on what Nintendo is going to do about increasing the scope of catalog, not on cutting out what they already do well. They don't need less DK, they need more other stuff. |
I wholeheartedly agree. I'm a big NIntendo fan and I didn't buy NSMBU because it didn't want another 2D platformer. I bought SM3DW and Rayman because they looked really goog though. And platformers are among my favorite genres. DK is a good franchise, but as the third first-party platformer, I honestly have to say I'm getting a bit worn out.
Things are looking better for the future, though. X is a JRPG, Mario Kart is a Racer, Smas Bros. is a Fighter, and Bayonetta 2 is an Action game. Nintendo is hinting at more E3 reveals than last year (not blowing everything away in a February Direct), and Mario's focus is decreasing.
