firebush03 said:
never said they were boring, just that they lack risk and play far too safe. If Nintendo did SMOdyssey 2 as the mainline Mario for NSW2, for instance, I would be up in arms unless they really did a lot to change things up. (Though notice, I specifically mentioned launching on NSW2. No issue if it releases for NSW, with NSW2 getting its next-gen vrsn of Mario.) GoW:R, HFB, and SM2 did not do a substantial amount different from GoW, HZD, and SM respectively, and it must be emphasized that yes, this is based entirely from what I have heard and seen from gameplay, the community, etc I’m sure they’re all great games (I have purchased all of them for a reason), though I feel it shouldn’t be a bold assertion to claim that these franchises are not evolving in a satisfactory way from PS4 -> PS5. It’s like how many will judge NSMB series of games: I don’t believe one needs to play this series in order to see that they are very safe titles. So, to that, I offer the following question: Is it necessary to have played the game you’re talking abt in order to have *broad* beliefs in it? And let’s be clear: I’m not writing up scathing reviews on these first-party Sony experiences, I am simply critiquing them *for what they represent*, which is more-of-the-same, play-it-by-the-numbers. Yes, they are (rightfully) critically revered, and I’d imagine extremely fun to!…but they are also sequels which play it waaaay to similarly to their predecessor. btw lots of Nintendo analogies here b/c, again, that’s where I’m most informed. Shouldn’t discredit what I say here. (I feel like we’re getting off-topic here…PM?) |
I probably misread your comment in the other thread then. Because I thought most about current gen games, not exactly Sony first party games. For example Baldurs Gate 3 is a very risky and deep game. FF 7 Rebirth also have a interesting and unique real-time strategy combat, its not everybody cup of tea but Square did a great job here, it feels close to the original but at the same time it's dynamic and modern (FF XVI though is a bit boring and repetitive button smashing with visual effects)
About Sony first party I agree, they are releasing incremental titles now. One of the reasons I still yet to play SM2 is because it looks too similar to original SM. Horizon FW is basically Zero Dawn refined (but its great you should give a try). There are some exceptions though. Returnal for instance is a very interesting take on Roguelike genre, it's not innovative but it's different from what Sony generally does
