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Katamari Creator Critical of Revolution

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the what-isn't-he-critical-of dept.

Gamasutra has an article on Keita Takahashi's reaction to the Revolution controller. From the article: "Takahashi commented of the Revolution, which has drawn widespread praise for its underlying concepts from other Eastern and Western designers: 'I'm not really interested in it. I don't think a controller should have that much influence on the enjoyment of games.' He continued: 'I see what [Nintendo is] trying to do, but they're putting such emphasis on the controller; 'Woah, this controller lets you do this!' and I'm thinking - are you messing with us?'"

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  1. Overrated Moron by The_Real_Quaid · · Score: 0, Troll

    Hey, maybe if you created something otehr than a Super Monkey Ball rip-off, then maybe I'd care what you think. Seriously, if thinking of something new hurts your brain that much, then maybe it's a good thing you stick with your own kind on Playstation.

  2. Only on slashdot by TJ_Phazerhacki · · Score: 0, Troll
    Do you get such a broad spectrum of nintendo fanboys. Let's face it - the guy DOES have a point. Any game that is heavily reliant on the controller to make a majority of the mechanics function is doomed from the start - you're going to add 20-30$ to the cost of the game for the attachment alone.

    Standardized interfaces exist because it allows developers to map the controls they want to a widely accepted standard. I can't tell you how much it irritates me switching between games and having to learn a completely different control system. Games should allow custom controller maps, not require custom controllers.

    I'm excited to see them prove me wrong, as I'm sure they will with one or 2 outstanding titles (preferably with something other than Zelda, Metroid, or Mario in the title, plzkthx) but the words "Glorified light gun" keep springing to mind....

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    Physics is nothing like religion. If it was, we'd have an easier time trying to raise money!
  3. Two Things To Think About by AudioEfex · · Score: 0, Troll

    #1. The controller everyone is talking about is the base unit. Not every game will be played with the remote control style. There will be shells that fit around it that haven't even been thought of yet - Nintendo certainly doesn't have all their eggs in that basket.

    #2. Just who the hell is this guy anyway, and why do I care what he's excited about? Never heard of his game, so I looked at some screenies - looks like dererative shit to me. It's cool though that the hype around Revo is so good that every time some dumb-shit designer burps the name Nintendo.

    AE