curl-6 said:
wombat123 said:
curl-6 said:
I still think Retro is still the better studio, but Monolith has definitely been far better utilized this generation. Nintendo take advantage of Monolith's ability to make the kind of games EAD can't, but then task Retro with the sort of games EAD already has well covered.
Xenoblade Chronicles X shows Monolith going all out, while Tropical Freeze shows Retro in cruise control.
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I disagree with the assessment that Retro Studios is currently better because the only thing we have to judge the current itertion of the studio (since most of the Metorid Prime people left) are two reletively low-risk platformers. I think if you compare that with what Monolith Soft did with Xenoblade and Xenoblade X, most people are going to agree that the Xenoblade games are more impressive. That being said, my opinion can change depending on Retro's next game.
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I don't think Tropical Freeze indicates a reduction in the studio's actual game-making skill though, simply less ambition and vision. Their craftsmanship is still superb, it's just that they are playing it safe and no longer pushing the envelope.
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That's just it though to me. I can't give the current staff at Retro Studios the nod over Monolith Soft when they haven't challeneged themselves yet. I still think they have the talent to create great games on the same level as Metroid Prime but I don't want to give them credit for what I think they can do.
