Former Nintendo devs on the company's approach to new IP, game development

[JackHandy]

curl-6 said:

JackHandy said:

So I was entirely right when I guessed that a lot of their better games are just new IP, and they use their franchises to skin them for profitability. Whether it's Doki Doki Panic or DKB... it's the same thing. New IP with old skin.

Can't say I'm a fan of it, but their sales are good.

It seems like if the gameplay hook they've come up with is something that doesn't fit with an existing IP, then they make a new one, like Splatoon with its ink mechanic, ARMS with throwing long distance punches, Ring Fit with the Ringcon, Drag x Drive with the mouse, etc.

In DKB's case (you mean Bananza, right?) I feel like the destruction mechanic is a pretty good fit for Donkey Kong, and as it had been over a decade since his last game I'm not complaining.

I think you're right. And I wasn't complaining in the sense of like, I don't think it's a good idea. Obviously right now, they can't seem to do much wrong, so how can it be a bad idea? But for me personally, I'd like to see new IPs from them. Also, its kind of tiring seeing the arguments against them for using the same IPs.