Wyrdness said:
N64 games like Quest 64 used 3d models doesn't mean the games back then are graphically better. I think you're mistaking style and approach for graphics, I'm playing Bravely second now a game you listed and can tell you straight it's nowhere close to being graphically better. |
Of course not. Those are N64 games with their horrible draw distances, simple models, etc. In general, games that use 2D alphamaps for characters are worse off graphically (and cheaper to make) than games that use full 3D models. Your argument "not all 3D games are better, therefore 3DS games aren't better" is equal to saying "not all smoke leads to fire, therefore there is no fire". The important thing to remember here is not all, but most do, in both cases.
It goes beyond the alphamaps though. Octopath uses intentionally pixelated textures for the characters. Buildings are simple models that have been expertly textured over to give a retro feel.
Don't get me wrong, I'm buying the game regardless of review scores, and am looking forward to it. I just don't think $60 is a fair price tag for something that could have been done on 3DS.
Edit: Just gonna go ahead and say that Octopath may not be that impressive graphically, but it has more style and art direction than most AAA games.
