Nintendo has so many iconic franchises, it’s ridiculous. Out of the big three companies, only Nintendo has unique franchises that are hitting their 25th anniversary. The Ratchet and Clanks, Jak and Daxters, and Sly Coopers of the PS2 era were phenomenal while they lasted, but eventually waned in popularity or just ceased being made altogether. Somehow, Mario, Link, and even Fox McCloud with his rather small staple of games have managed to stay relevant to gamers and maintain enormous fanbases. For a game series to survive decades, it has to evolve with the times, right?
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Where in Majora's Mask were you sailing across a gigantic ocean map? Where in Mario Galaxy were you cleaning the world and using a water powered jetpack? One could also argue that the Metroid Prime trilogy was to Super Metroid what Super Mario 64 did after Super Mario World.
I never really thought it was that difficult to see. These franchises do new things with old formulas and present them in newer ways, often complimenting the older gameplay style and making them work in more modern times.
It is sort of like how people continue to enjoy 2D games despite us being a decade into the 21st century; there are some things that just work and don't require an exponential amount of change. Forcing change for the sake of it will only hinder that franchise's evolution. I cite Sonic, Spyro and just about any modern sequel to a Rare game since the Xbox era as examples.
Sony and MS came along a bit later in the gaming business. But if the kids who grew up playing and loving Ratchet and Clank and Halo still love them enough once their adults, or now that they are adults, then they will work to bring that sort of depth of history to those franchises by getting into the business and furthering it with their own development efforts. Mario is indeed King though. He's become exactly what Miyamoto first envisioned him as. The character you can use for just about any type of game.
I add that this is also reason that their are so many Mario titles.
When Nintendo makes a successful change like to 3D or Galaxy or PaperMario people want new versions of the old style of play.
People wanted a new 2D sidescroll Mario and they got it and soon a 3D Mario will follow-
Will it be like Galaxy or will it be something that Maximizes the unique properties of the WiiU?
But even if it is different people will probably want to revisit Mario Galaxy.
Some people still want a new 2D Metroid despite how great Metroid Pime was. So, if Nintendo gave us both, that would be two Metroid games on market per Gen. (I have even seen a rare few want a new but better Other M style Metroid).
Technically, If I look at Zelda games their are many IPs that could be spun from it. Just because the game has changed so much over the years.
-Zelda Majora Mask
-Zelda 2D
-Zelda 3D
- Zelda RPG (Adv. of Link 2)
BUT if this happened the Nintendo Haters would yell, "MILK!" & "NEW IPEEEEEEEEZZZZ!"
And I would follow, "But you haven't even tasted the old IPs."
What might not work for one game, might be perfect for another.
I have a ton of respect for those willing to try and be creative.
Nintendo doesn't rush a franchise installment just to get the money out of it... then again...
there was WindWaker...
They always do a good job.
If you can say anything about Nintendo, it's that they don't disappoint.
I would just like to hear your thoughts as to why you think it was rushed out.
And unfortunately, I have more complaints about it than any other Zelda in the series.
That's not to say it was bad... it's just my least favorite.
And unfortunately, I have more complaints about it than any other Zelda in the series.
That's not to say it was bad... it's just my least favorite.
Like the Wii port of Twilight Princess.
...Which is really the only example I can think of off the top of my head.
Maybe NSMB2, too? The 3DS version certainly feels rushed, given how atrocious the 3D effect is (all it does is blur the background).
Refusing to discuss a topic doesn't make your position right: it just makes you look like a petulant child.
And, not that I know much about Pokemon, but I'm pretty sure the basic mechanics for all of the games are the same. Simple turn-based one-on-one fights using proxy avatars that can be swapped out mid-battle.
There are times where the concept of arguing with someone just isn't worth it and I think that's what AdvanceWarsSgt was getting at.
1st I get what your point and it is very wise and one that I have learned the hard way.
BUT-
I just want to warn you that a "Green Sky" can be a sign of a Tornado or sever weather.
So, It's actually a real thing (as ridiculous as it sounds).
Google it.
Just don't want anybody to die cause they don't believe the man they think is "crazy", who ran into a building, and is yelling, "THE SKY IS GREEN!"
An analogy would be refusing to discuss Star Wars with someone who likes the prequels more than the original trilogy.