Sequels are the game that tend to make the most money in this industry, so it is pretty much expected that every big game will get one or more sequels. It can be great when a sequel turns out as good or better than the original, but it can be devastating when it doesn't. These 10 games didn't to live up to the quality of their predecessors, and failed to meet fans' high expectations.
In an interview, SEGA Sound Team lead composer Tomoya Ohtani revealed that Sonic’s global music success didn’t come from chasing trends overseas.
I think this is how Japanese devs need to think. Catering to the west is a terrible idea. I personally, seek out Japanese developed games because they bring a unique experience to gaming. They just stand out more that way.
What do you mean when you say this is how they 'need to think'. I understand the idea of wanting to do them without worrying about Western sensibilities but I also think a Japanese dev can do whatever the hell they want. They don't have to 'think' the way some westerner in a forum says they have to think. You think you are giving someone a compliment but you are really being weird. Its not about who you are but what you do. Last year's GOTY was a western studio that made a JRPG. You didn't see any Japanese people claim that a studio in a Western company had to think a certain way. And yes, I do understand thats not what you were saying but I think we should always challenge our own viewpoints. Personally I have love the unique experiences that devs in Japan bring and I agree they don't need to cater to Western sensibilities. I only take issue with you saying how they need to think. Thats dangerous.
What he’s referring to is when a company like Atlus does a game and one of the characters per se ; call one of the other kids a retard , they shouldn’t have to censor the final product because of snowflakes all the way in America that are constantly ranting on twitter . None of these folks are real fans and only look for stuff to cry about . If you start pandering too much they end up taking more than a leg and an arm . Japanese humour is so funny but I hate when it’s censored because of “ western sensibilities “
Everyone understood the meaning behind the message but you. “I think” you need to go to the mirror, look yourself in the eyes call yourself an idiot sandwich.
The sonic music is iconic the mega drive games were some of the best on the system but i wouldn't say they were free of western influence especially since 3 was composed in part by Michael Jackson
But honestly most of the crush 40 soundtrack music lives in my head rent free
Uhhh that's a strange thing for him to say. Even in the interview he admits to listening to a lot of western music.
I think its strange that the topic of Western catering comes up with Sonic at all. Sometimes things just are what they are.
Dragon Age 2 set the precedent that the series would always carry our choices over, but was it worth it?
If the choices won't matter, why bother? Bioware works so hard at giving meaningful choices but rarely if ever carrying out the impact of such choices to the end.
The Outerhaven writes: My Arcade debuts the Sonic the Hedgehog arcade mini-cabs, the mighty player and joystick player at CES 2025.
Fable 2 final boss battle was pretty sh*tty.
PD:Zero, my cousin who was a fan of the series turn it back in the same day he purchase it. I played for a few hours and hated it.
Bioshock2 was good game but it didn't seem to live up to Bioshock1. I know 2 was developed by a different studio.
Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) didn't live up to Sonic Adventures 1 nor 2. The whole storyline seem stale, long loading screens. I beat and end up giving it to my cousin because I knew I wasn't going to replay it again. It was the beginning of a bunch of crappy sonic games. Okay maybe Sonic Heroes was the beginning but wtf they both sucked to me but Sonic 2006 seem to suck more.
DA2....still haven't brought it yet maybe If an ultimate collection comes out if I can catch a 10-15 price tag then maybe I'll get it.
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Rare was my favorite developer and they ruined every sequel they attempted. I am still fuming over Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts.
Twisted Metal 2+3, Final Fantasy X-2, All-Pro Football 2k8, Resident Evil 5, Breath of Fire V, Xenosaga Ep. II,
Off the top of my head anyways.