pokoko on 02 September 2015
| axumblade said: I would argue that Final Fantasy series as a whole is very divisive. Not just by game but by generation as well. I've seen people argue over which is the best and worst generation (Nintendo, PS1, PS2, and PS3). Though admittedly, PS3 seems to be the one that gets thrown into the "worst" generation more often. |
Any series where change is part of the intended dynamic will become divisive by default and even more divisive over time. The more games released, the more changes, the more you'll have people arguing over how it should be.
Final Fantasy and Zelda fit the pattern perfectly.
Series that have a "turning point" game also have this effect, as with Resident Evil.
Honestly, though I hate to say it, If I were planning a game series now, I'd make sure that it remain as static as possible in terms of game-play, atmosphere, and aesthetic. If something works well, fans really just want more of the same.
