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Title: Videogames need to be like this
Post by: morca007 on 22 Nov 2006, 11:24

You've probably already seen it, but it's sheer awesomeness is just so... Awesome.
Gears of War Mad World trailer (http://youtube.com/watch?v=ccWrbGEFgI8)

It is a triumph of advertising, and yet it also highlights what is missing from games. Emotional depth.
I want a deep game, not deep in play mechanisms, but deep in plot, in story, in tone.

Title: Re: Videogames need to be like this
Post by: Storm Rider on 22 Nov 2006, 12:23

I hate to break it to you, buddy, but I have Gears of War and the story isn't deep or particularly emotional. If you want that, play Final Fantasy.

Title: Re: Videogames need to be like this
Post by: Ulmassir on 22 Nov 2006, 12:34

The trailer is misleading, aye. The game is shallow. It's a beautiful, beautiful song, though...

Title: Re: Videogames need to be like this
Post by: Storm Rider on 22 Nov 2006, 12:47

Which isn't to say the game is anything less than awesome. Seriously, I don't even play shooters and this game kicks ass.

I'm terrible at it though.

Title: Re: Videogames need to be like this
Post by: Rizzo on 22 Nov 2006, 14:13

What about the version with Evergreen Terrace instead? Starts out ok but then turns into shitty metalcore...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSlHC_3VC6I

Title: Re: Videogames need to be like this
Post by: Will on 22 Nov 2006, 21:04

It is a rather misleading trailer, but what the hell...that'd be a really interesting dynamic for game developers to explore, if they ever chose to do so...

Title: Re: Videogames need to be like this
Post by: nihilist on 23 Nov 2006, 00:04

There is a market for it, as long as it is well done.  Think HL2 with a bit more scripted action, and more music.

Title: Re: Videogames need to be like this
Post by: Blue Kitty on 23 Nov 2006, 02:46

I have told my friend many times of my dislike of the song.  I mean I kind of like it but it seems out of place to me, I like my first person shooters with a little more metal.  Though I don't think I liked the screamo version either, maybe some place in the middle would be nice.

Title: Re: Videogames need to be like this
Post by: IRBABOON on 23 Nov 2006, 09:07

see, wanting a deep and emotional game is all good, but when someone actually DOES make a game like that it tends to be a flop because at the end of the day it seems most people, what they really want is just to blow something up, play some sports or etc... and the small majority that actually WILL play the game are left out and un thought of.. well thats just my experience

Title: Re: Videogames need to be like this
Post by: Dimmukane on 23 Nov 2006, 09:58

Quote from: IRBABOON on 23 Nov 2006, 09:07

see, wanting a deep and emotional game is all good, but when someone actually DOES make a game like that it tends to be a flop because at the end of the day it seems most people, what they really want is just to blow something up, play some sports or etc... and the small majority that actually WILL play the game are left out and un thought of.. well thats just my experience

All too often, my friend, all too often.  People value action far more than they do storytelling, and it's a shame that that's the way it is.  Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, for instance, had one of the best stories I've ever experienced, but the action involved (gameplay in general) was really bland.  Some games focus more on one, less on the other, sometimes neither.