Ho ho ho, that's it man. Let me tell you some of these games that aren't so great (despite being a fan of some of them): GTA, Killzone, R&C, GeoW, Halo, MW, AC, L4D, Bioshock, Tom Clancy's ones...

It would take me ages to explain why. Those games that I listed aren't art. They're just like a blockbuster meaningless movie. Pure entertaining for some time, but nothing that remains in your memory and your heart. Nothing that makes you think, shiver, cry...On the other hand you have japanese games that are real masterpieces, games that must be played, just like movies you must watch before you die, or books you have to read, songs you have to listen to (I'd go with whole albums, but that would need another full explanation and it's 1:15 am here ^^). True art.

I'm no saying that all Japanese games are that good. As a matter of fact, they have an importante amount of apeshit (just because of how the industry works nowadays). Both Western and Japanese masterpieces are awesome, they're equal as good. But you can find much more of them in Japan.

*I know that my artistic point of view of videogames is not quite popular, but please don't misunderstand me ^^*

g-value said:
The reason why Western games don't sell in Japan is because most western game's storylines suck hippo assholes. Japanese people care about story. If they didn't then rpgs wouldn't be so popualr there. Also, the japanese don't like the mindless violence that western games bring.

I agree =).

Western game developers can make games that remain in your memory and your heart, you just need to look for them.

Of course!! I didn't say otherwise my friend! If you take a look at the list of games that I said that weren't art, some of the original quote are missing! That's because I consider them art ^^. And, as I said in my post:

Both Western and Japanese masterpieces are awesome, they're equal as good. But you can find much more of them in Japan.

*edit: let me add that you can find much more mostly because of historical reasons.

^^

OF COURSE!

people still play the original doom to this day! , even i do sometimes, i also love the mods too.

Unless you can bring me a western game with a storyline as amazing as Xenogears' storyline then IMO it will always be Japanese games >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western games.

Legacy Of Kain.

No, no and no. Have you ever played Xenogears?

Pardus, I hate to tell you this but I'm afraid that g-value is right ^^.

Yes sir.

Wonder if Wada would say the same about my Japanese bias.

I could list 20 more franchises that make Japanese games superior.

Anyone that thinks that western games are better is tasteless in my eyes.

To put it into perspective, Japanese games focus a lot on catering to our emotions. That's why they are memorable. If a game can cater to a lot of your emotions, it can become very memorable and enjoyable just for that. Of course, the game must play pretty well too to allow you to enjoy those emotions.


Western games generally have more intuitive gameplay than Japanese games. They are however very lacking in the emotion department. There might be some comedy here and there, and maybe a few important powerful moments, but their executions are weak. There's not enough simple light-hearted moments to make the player feel relaxed and happy. There's far too much cynicism in the overall atmosphere of western games. Thus you are left with a feeling of emptiness and a sense of wanting more; but you can't seem to quench it. It wouldn't even matter how good the game play is.

Without great substance to back the great gameplay up, the experience of the game can be hurt.