Mark from GamersFTW writes his opinion on the problem the Gears of War franchise created in modern gaming
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Good read. I agree I'm not a huge fan of the regenerative health system whilst crouching behind a waist-high wall.
As the author says though on the flip side dying on old-school shooters and being left to face a tough section with no health packs could be incredibly frustrating.
I enjoy games that offer health packs. Even those like The Last of Us where you need to find the objects to craft a health pack as well, but that system fits in with the survival element of the game. Although, having regenerating health is useful when you are constantly being shot at!
Yep same with Destiny which basically mimics Halo's regenerative system. Would much prefer the challenge of finding health whilst trying to make it through a level on an ounce of health.
I'm pretty sure Halo created the problem, not Gears.
I like it when games offer a choice - like in Borderlands it's mostly about picking up health items, but you can choose to equip certain sheilds that will health regen, if you prefer. From the beginning, players can choose certain characters who can gain the ability of health regen through their tree paths as well. It's all about letting the player choose how they want to play.