A_C_E said:
I don't know what influence is? Mario 64 was a 3D Platformer that released in 1996, 5 years before GTA3, yet it wasn't until GTA 3 released that open world games caught on like a plague. That's the difference between Mario 64 and GTA 3, GTA 3 influenced open world games and the proof is in the timeline. Don't try to make an point so vague next time, I mean you just suggested that Mario 64 influenced all 3D games because it came out first...I'm sure you can do better than that. Its pretty common knowledge that the Arkham series, Assassins Creed series, Saints Row series, Elder Scrolls series, Fallout series would not exist if it wasn't for GTA 3. Edit - And Mario 64 was far from the first game to use an un-fixed camera, come on... |
It'd not just me who suggests that... but basically, everyone including game designers.
There was already a quote in the thread.
"In an interview with The New York Times, Rockstar Games head writer and VP of creativity Dan Houser, when asked about influence from other games stated, "Anyone who makes 3D games who says they've not borrowed something from Mario or [The Legend of Zelda] [on the Nintendo 64] is lying."
Mario 64 created a LOT of basic shit.
For example the Free Camera system.
and also, the most effective way to control said free camera.
If GTA is Jimmy Hendrix, then Mario 64 is Les Paul.
GTA may of taught people to play...
But Mario created the tools everyone uses to play.
Without Jimi Hendrix, a style of guitar playing wouldn't be the same.
Without Les Paul? Guitar playing in general wouldn't be the same.