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The 5 Most Annoying Game Mechanics Used Today

gimmicks used in almost every AAA game. Check it out!

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guitarded773858d ago (Edited 3858d ago )

I'll agree that QTE's are played out. It's just an old game mechanic. But the article points out "Kinect/Controller" events and puts a pic of the spray painting graffiti from inFAMOUS Second Son... but I rather enjoyed that part of the game. Enough so that I went out seeking all the tag spots.

One thing about QTE's that pisses me off is one game will get deductions for them, while they're seemingly overlooked in the reviews of other games. Bayonetta 2 has QTE's, and no one mentioned them, while God of War games have them at an even lesser level, but get deductions for them. I think the reviewers should be more consistent.

thorstein3858d ago

Clicked agree. Post is spot on.

However, sometimes QTEs are done right like in Telltale's Walking Dead. You're prompted to repeatedly press the right button to get the zombie off of you. It adds to the tension.

But I agree that some devs get too gratuitous about them.

DarXyde3858d ago (Edited 3858d ago )

Agreed. Developers taking advantage of the tech is a great thing because it forces them to be creative. I'd rather not have this generation just be "last gen, part 2". In that case, we'd be better off not bothering to invest in new consoles.

ShockUltraslash3858d ago

Good.
Most of the gimmicks I thought after reading the title were nicely included.
I also want to add breakable equipments and escort missions with awful NPCs.

2_guinea_pigs_review3858d ago

Oh god escort missions are the FREAKING WORST. Every time...I swear I'd rather just kill whoever I'm supposed to protect

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God of War Spin-Off Rumored to Be 2.5D Metroidvania Prequel Set in Greek Mythology

Tom Henderson and Jeff Grubb suggest a 2.5D Metroidvania-style God of War spin-off is in development, set in Greece before Kratos becomes a god.

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RaiderNation10d ago

And not in a good way! GOW 2018 was not what I was expecting either, and it blew me away! However this is like a popcorn fart in church.

Elda11d ago

I wouldn't mind playing that, I'm guessing somewhat in the vein of Prince Of Persia:TLC but hopefully with better graphics.

RaidenBlack10d ago

Which 2.5D tho?
I think its a top down perspective game.

PassNextquestion10d ago

2.5D can be done in many different ways. It could be as simple as a size scrolling game with 3D backgrounds

Nebaku10d ago

Well it says "Metroidvania". I think you can derive which kind of 2.5D from that.

ravens5210d ago

🤔 Interesting. Nothing wrong with switching it up to a different genre of game for a side project. Hope they don't try to do that to a main entry.

jznrpg10d ago

This sounds very interesting. I love a good Metroidvania.

Deathdeliverer10d ago

Actually sounds good as hell in my imagination. Definitely interested.

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PlayStation - The Concert "Changes Everything" for Music Lovers

PlayStation - The Concert is a magical musical experience for fans of the brand.

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Ex-PlayStation Boss Shuhei Yoshida Pushed for God of War Reboot Delay

Former PlayStation Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida saw God of War as a "problem" when he first played it, and advocated for its delay.

gold_drake67d ago

yea, its also mentioned in the documentary they did about it.

isarai66d ago

Ye, it just wasn't up to their standards, nothing wrong with that imo

Goodguy0166d ago

And it became one of my most favorite games of all time and I still like it more than the sequel.

goken66d ago

Well if a game/movie/project needs fixing, especially something with the legacy that god of war does. Delay and fix it, don’t ruin the legacy by releasing crap.

Babadook766d ago

Way to go.

Like Miyamoto famously said.

“A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.”