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SaviorX on 16 November 2008

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SmokedHostage on 16 November 2008
axumblade said:
SmokedHostage said:

My favorite genre is being more and more niche every generation.  Why don't people have such a passion for Platformers as I do.

I mean, the only exclusive platformer on the 360 is Banjo and Kazooie and the PS3 only has that Ren wannabe and the talking lunchbox also the hacky sack thingie.  Other than that, it's just a bunch of mediorce games like Crash of the Titans and Sonic 06.

At least the Wii has nice platforming offerings like the superb Super Mario Galaxy, the fanastic de Blob, the mixed feeling Super Paper Mario, and the nostalgia induing Wario Land: Shake it.  Why must genres become so eclipsed by the overrated.  I think I'm going to have trouble sleeping tonight.

You and I keep on the same page for a few days and then you post this....this..mean thing....why must you hurt me so?!? ;_;

I'm already hurt because the future of platformers is questionable.  Also I can't think of their names..

 



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Zim on 16 November 2008

Super mario galaxy is the 3rd highest ranked game ever and sold amazingly. Hardly seems like platformers are niche. Just less companies are making them. At the same time, Banjo kazooie, LBP, SMG, NSMB, Ratchet and Clank, braid, N+, kirby canvas curse. Seems like there have been a lot of high quality platformers recently.

Why is it becoming less popular? Just like at the title of the genre - platformer. An entire genre dedicated to the act of jumping. It's not exactly easy to make exciting.

Besides surely we can take games like Prince of Persia and mirrors edge to be the evolution of the platformer.



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Acevil on 16 November 2008
Zim said:
Super mario galaxy is the 3rd highest ranked game ever and sold amazingly. Hardly seems like platformers are niche. Just less companies are making them. At the same time, Banjo kazooie, LBP, SMG, NSMB, Ratchet and Clank, braid, N+, kirby canvas curse. Seems like there have been a lot of high quality platformers recently.

Why is it becoming less popular? Just like at the title of the genre - platformer. An entire genre dedicated to the act of jumping. It's not exactly easy to make exciting.

Besides surely we can take games like Prince of Persia and mirrors edge to be the evolution of the platformer.

Wasn't it 2nd highest ranked? Nevermind, GTA ps3 version somehow is 2nd.

 



 

SmokedHostage on 16 November 2008
Zim said:
Super mario galaxy is the 3rd highest ranked game ever and sold amazingly. Hardly seems like platformers are niche. Just less companies are making them. At the same time, Banjo kazooie, LBP, SMG, NSMB, Ratchet and Clank, braid, N+, kirby canvas curse. Seems like there have been a lot of high quality platformers recently.

Why is it becoming less popular? Just like at the title of the genre - platformer. An entire genre dedicated to the act of jumping. It's not exactly easy to make exciting.

Besides surely we can take games like Prince of Persia and mirrors edge to be the evolution of the platformer.

But shooters are a genre dedicated to shooting.  While easy to make exciting, why isn't it so niche?  Because 12 year olds love Halo?

I'm pushing it aren't I?

 



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Phoenix_Wiight on 16 November 2008

blame it on the 360 and the people that are buying the constant crappy shooters, one after another.

sadly people buy games based on ratings these days. sadly raters sell out these days. there are a lot of reasons...

and it's annoying. a great platformer is better than a great shooter.



SmokedHostage on 16 November 2008
Phoenix_Wiight said:
blame it on the 360 and the people that are buying the constant crappy shooters, one after another.

sadly people buy games based on ratings these days. sadly raters sell out these days. there are a lot of reasons...

and it's annoying. a great platformer is better than a great shooter.

Yea.. varied gameplay, worlds with actual color and diversity, a strong sense of adventure..  I'm not a fan of shooters and even I know PC shooters are better than console shooters.  Why can't shooters be PC exclusive and console developers be more about open to platformers.

Sorry if I've offended anyone.

 



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amp316 on 16 November 2008

Now how many people complaining about the lack of platformers have the latest Wario Land? If you don't then you should get it.



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SmokedHostage on 16 November 2008
amp316 said:
Now how many people complaining about the lack of platformers have the latest Wario Land? If you don't then you should get it.

I own it but it's.. just not enough.  -cries-

 



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Phoenix_Wiight on 16 November 2008
SmokedHostage said:
Phoenix_Wiight said:
blame it on the 360 and the people that are buying the constant crappy shooters, one after another.

sadly people buy games based on ratings these days. sadly raters sell out these days. there are a lot of reasons...

and it's annoying. a great platformer is better than a great shooter.

Yea.. varied gameplay, worlds with actual color and diversity, a strong sense of adventure..  I'm not a fan of shooters and even I know PC shooters are better than console shooters.  Why can't shooters be PC exclusive and console developers be more about open to platformers.

Sorry if I've offended anyone.

 

and to keep this from becoming a fanboy/flaming threat...

it's not that i'm not a fan of shooters. i've played my fair share, but they're not my favorite genre. i especially have enjoyed GoW this gen, but I can't help but be confused at why people get so excited over games like Bioshock, Dead Space, Merceneries 2, Far Cry 2, etc.

They're pretty much the same games in different envirnments and it gets REALLY repetitive. Platformers are usually always very unique in their own way- a completley different world, feeling, style of play, and fun to them.

EDIT: I do have Wario Land, and I thought it was a great game. lol i wrote hair share before.