Alternate history: Sega stays in the hardware business

[Leynos]

Cerebralbore101 said:

curl-6 said:

I mean, I'd argue Wii Sports (and Resort) was actually a quality game that was very much made with care. It may be simple, but that's by design in order to make it as accessible as possible. 

It would have been interesting to see Sega's take on a Wii-like console though; they did release some bangers that gen such as Sonic Colours and Generations, All Stars Racing and its sequel Transformed, Bayonetta, Vanquish, House of the Dead Overkill, Madworld, etc.

Wii Sports was barebones.

That's the point. It was meant to be very welcoming to non-gamers. Overwhelming them with a bunch of modes and more detailed visuals, and control schemes is the wrong idea. The game is not meant for you or seasoned gamers who want your Maddens/NBA 2K and such. I know this term is outdated now, but there was a US NoA PR person who basically said selling video games to non-gamers was like selling lipstick to men. It's a tough sell.

Last edited by Leynos - on 19 May 2025