You make excellent points in regards to Ninja Gaiden Black, Madword, God Hand etc. being the modern BEUs, but I think when people think BEU they conjure up ideas of gang-infested urban environment, and horizontal gameplay - - perhaps that a little too outdated a view that some of us have? Or just a craving for something neo-nostalgic :)
As for the linear/non-linear style of play, I think it's quite feasible to have a non-linear game. I think it would be more than a little bit awe...
You make excellent points in regards to Ninja Gaiden Black, Madword, God Hand etc. being the modern BEUs, but I think when people think BEU they conjure up ideas of gang-infested urban environment, and horizontal gameplay - - perhaps that a little too outdated a view that some of us have? Or just a craving for something neo-nostalgic :)
As for the linear/non-linear style of play, I think it's quite feasible to have a non-linear game. I think it would be more than a little bit awe...