Unpopular opinions about video games in general.

Regardless of how toxic online multiplayer has been with the other stuff I played, playing Mario Kart 7 online against people was completely non-toxic, probably mainly because of the fact that you can't do text chatting. I sucked at it though LOL. I lost like 98% of the time, and all these other players were always zooming past me. I got schooled SO many times. 🤣
 
PC game developers should be under no obligation or expectation to hold back or not utilize modern GPU features just because of people who are still running low-end GPUs from years ago.
 
Many people say that the N64 controller is the weirdest. I personally disagree and say it's the PS5 controller. The design is just so weird to me lol 🤣
 
the dualsense is just the standard symmetrical dual analog design sony's been doing since the original PSX dual analog controller in the 90s what's weird about that lol.
 
video game narratives matter
the simplicity of a narrative doesn't negate what it is
narrative can be made through things other than dialogue, if the artist chooses to include dialogue it need not always be epic angst.
visuals are language, audio is language, physics are language, these all communicate.
this medium is built upon an intimate engagement with these not quite like any other.

mario is a defined character
luigi is a defined character
peach is a defined character
bowser is a defined character

they are cartoons yes and people can like them and talk about them and care. it is language, it carries intent, it contains meaning. it can be analyzed, it can be cherished, it can be critiqued, it can be ignored, it can inspire you. Just because you're insecure and have a desire to reinforce your normalcy does not mean people will stop playing around and having fun. but uh oh no you like the toy differently, im more emotionally detached, this is unhealthy actually and i know your every thought and must interrupt for some odd justice.

one can imagine scrimblo as sad and happy and all the feels i believe
 
Aside from the pretentious story, Sonic 06 was alright. Didn't find any game breaking glitches other than the purple gem infinite jump (which I refrained from using). Played it on PC though so no long loading times. Best things are level concepts and music.
 
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I don't think toys to life games were bad and I wish Disney Infinity didn't end since I never got to play it 😔

At least we got amiibos. The Amiibo training in Smash is close enough! My Bowser Amiibo is level 50. Does anyone know the maximum level you can get them to?
 
I tried one level of Sonic Colors Ultimate and it is not for me 👎🏻. The way camera moves is hard to follow and makes me dizzy.
 
Realism and complexity in gameplay is infinitely better for a game than realism and complexity in graphics and a stylised and consistent art style will always be better than a 3d unity game where the dev chose all the models with the most polygons for every uninteractable object.

But also, both kinds of realism and complexity and the general obsession with immersive open-world realism is sometimes unhealthy and to some people transforms games from a hobby to a self-destructively escapist alternative to real-life. You are not supposed to know the intricacies of the lore of Tamriel better than real world history.
 
I mean, even hyperrealistic graphical styles still requires art direction for it to look good. No matter how cartoony your game looks, it'll be bland without a cohesive art direction, see how Multiversus suffers from a cartoonish artstyle that fails to deliver.
 
Koopa con Carne said:
Wind Waker's style is mediocre and the backlash from two decades ago was 100% justified and still is to this day.
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Well, I don't know any games/series that have a celshaded celtic-y angular artstyle before the game came out. Do you know any?

EDIT: Also, the game itself is good.
 
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which final fantasy did you play
 
Admittedly, I've only played 7.

My problems are various things outside of battle I had trouble with, like the part where you had to ride a dolphin to reach higher ground and land safely. Like how are you supposed to aim? Or the part where Aerith takes you to her mother to hide. You have to sneak out without her noticing. And things like the Chocobo race.

I've seen videos of Super Mario RPG and much of the same issues apply where it doesn't actually contribute at best and is executed in such a convoluted way like the game like the mine cart ride in Moleville, chasing after Booster and Peach, or ramming the wedding chapel door at the same time as Bowser. Why not just make it a cutscene or merely go up to the door? Like does Square not understand doing things in a straightforward manner? There's also the issue of not being able to switch characters during battle. I know the remake has that as a new feature, but something basic like that should have been in the original game.
 
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Not usually a fan of raw difficulty or open-endedness just for the sake of it. It's trivial to create a punishing challenge or a boring landscape. It's nice when games feel actually and forgivingly designed. I like staying in the flow state more than pushing myself. I like having a consistent sense of progression and preparedness. And it's okay to value your skill at games, but there are too many pressures toward being insecure about it (and i can't grandstand here, i'm sure not exempt).
 
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Not usually a fan of raw difficulty or open-endedness just for the sake of it. It's trivial to create a punishing challenge or a boring landscape. It's nice when games feel actually and forgivingly designed. I like staying in the flow state more than pushing myself. I like having a consistent sense of progression and preparedness. And it's okay to value your skill at games, but there are too many pressures toward being insecure about it (and i can't grandstand here, i'm sure not exempt).
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Usually, boring landscapes are the way they are because it's ridiculously costly to make a huge world to begin with, and they usually do it first without a proper game plan, or they're copying what is the popular trend (like with Ubisoft's radio tower games).

Punishing difficulty is why I don't pick up any souls-like games. Real life is already challenging enough as it is. I play games to unwind, not to rip my own hair out.

Reimu Hakurei said:
emulating original versions of games is WAY better than official new versions of games
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Depends on the game in my case.
 
Crash Bandicoot is utter garbage. Who thought it would be a good idea not allowing you to take a hit and they seriously couldn't come up with objectives beyond "reach the end of the level while breaking every crate"? Also, keep that Australian mutant rodent out of Smash. I'm fine with Spyro, Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper and Astro Bot. etc,.

Similarly, I'm not fond of Sonic. The blue hedgehog should stick to non video game stuff like the live action movies and Sonic Prime.
 
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I like Sonic games :D
 
I don't understand why people say Black Flag was the best Assassin's Creed. I just didn't enjoy it.
 
You should try a Metroidvania then, they're very exploration focused and nonlinear experiences.
 
Unfortunately, most Metroidvanias are 2D and I'm abysmal at 2D. And I frequently worry if I have the skills in general. Like it took me until 3D All Stars to beat Super Mario 64, though that's also because I sold the N64 version.
 
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