I still think this post is relevant.
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=4951055
Carl2291 said:
Said it a while back that the WiiU was destined to have a poor start if it was similar to PS360. And that Sony/Microsoft eouldnt need to react in a major way.
Like it or not, a huge portion of gamers see the Wii as a mid-gen machine. The WiiU will have the public perception that its a console in the PS3/360 generation.
Why? Look at the games. Look at them.
What games are there that makes it stand out from the last generation? Assassin's Cre- oh. Call of Du- oh. New Super Mario Br- oh.
Look at what Wii, PS3 and 360 had at least hyped at launch. Wii Sport. Killzone 2. Gears of War. Compare those games to PS2 games and the difference is absolutely huge in either gameplay or how it looks. They simply looked next gen. There is next to nothing that differentiates the WiiU from last gen consoles. Its more of the same from Nintendo and the 3rd party offerings are already established franchises on platforms the public sees as equal.
The gamepad doesnt have impact even half of what the Wiimote did. It doesnt have a hard graphical impact like Gears and Killzone. The gamepad isnt a game changer, like the Wiimote. Its more of a game-enhancer. |
There is nothing that makes it stand out from PS3 or 360. Nothing. There is nothing there, gameplay-wise, that made the Wii so popular. Nothing. This could get even worse on the 20th if Sony blow us away with PS4. Nintendo need next-gen experiences and they need them fast.
There are rumors its even lower than the Dreamcast...
