Yeah and because the graphics were abstract they really had to concentrate on unique and fundamental gameplay mechanics.
Today's games get by much more on realistic graphics.
No doubt that most games should focus less on technicals and more on entertaining us.
What are some of the biggest successes of the last few years? IT's Guitar Hero, Wii and DS.
And imagine what these big $20 million budgets on the 360 or PS3 could do if they used lesser tech like last gen graphics engines?
You would have alot more variety in art, better loading times, more refined gameplay and many more interesting and new ways to play games. The tradeoff is lesser graphics, but I would take it.
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Yeah and because the graphics were abstract they really had to concentrate on unique and fundamental gameplay mechanics. Today's games get by much more on realistic graphics.
GoW is not a classic. It won't survive.
No doubt that most games should focus less on technicals and more on entertaining us. What are some of the biggest successes of the last few years? IT's Guitar Hero, Wii and DS. And imagine what these big $20 million budgets on the 360 or PS3 could do if they used lesser tech like last gen graphics engines? You would have alot more variety in art, better loading times, more refined gameplay and many more interesting and new ways to play games. The tradeoff is lesser graphics, but I would take it.