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Seven Awful Game Mechanics (Spawnkill.com)

Kevin of Spawnkill.com Writes:

"Gamers have come to recognize many different elements of video games as simple staples. We know we need to be able to save at some point. We know that being unable to heal our characters would make most games brutally challenging. We also, every now and then, want to find a bunch of hidden items. Still, the implementation of such nigh-necessities has actually become a bit of a problem. When games are so ultra-realistic that we are truly meant to be lost within them, stumbling upon a giant glowing save point can be an almost jarring experience. Listed below are seven frustrating game mechanics that ought to be refined or removed."

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theherp805387d ago

escort missions! thats the worst! even worse then the backtracking

iamnsuperman5387d ago (Edited 5387d ago )

I hate them....every time they appear I am like not again In open world games (side missions) I will purposely try to avoid them

rrquinta5387d ago

Yes, I also deplore them :(. I have actually purposefully avoided some games because they are escort-mission heavy.

El_Colombiano5387d ago

You should play Dead Rising.

swishman5387d ago

countdown timers are needed, like in COD4's mile high club, that would be too easy on vet if time wasnt an issue

iamnsuperman5387d ago

I got bored on day while at uni (bit hungover) so I decide to do that on veteran the count down does make it harder otherwise it wouldn't have taken me most of that day to do it

EliteAssass1n5387d ago

i hate the escort mission in Uncharted 2. It isn't that hard but i just hate it.

dead_eye5386d ago

The one where your carrying the camera man in the rain. That's my most played level on uncharted. Epic

Lich1205387d ago

I like backtracking when its done well. If done successfully it can actually act as a means of showing progression. The prime games are a great example of this. The first 3 halos method of backtracking however is a whole different matter... thats just terrible. Kudos to Bungie for finally fixing this for Reach. Not surprisingly Reach was my favorite single player experience of the halos.

El_Colombiano5387d ago

Metroid games always have the best backtracking.

Lombax5387d ago

You must not like ICO then, huh? :P

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tigresa5387d ago

Countdowns. >:I I'll do my shiz on my own time kthx game.

InfectedDK5387d ago

Why is that clown in the picture embarrassing my country.
Lol I'm sorry I just couldn't stop it.

HydraxFFx5387d ago (Edited 5387d ago )

There is nothing worse the when you run out of quest and you are forced to kill the same monster 100's of times to get level in an MMORPG or when you are running around in circles waiting for random encounters to get level in an RPG.

n to the b5387d ago

nah, all games have some degree of repetition. granted rpgs may seem to have a higher degree of repetition due to a lesser amount of direct control/involvement (vs. an action or fps game). I guess the trick is to make the process engaging enough to hold our interest until the next payout.

Blaine5387d ago

if they're not rewarded properly. Give me some awesome weapons and armor and I'll gladly collect all the feathers. But if the only reward is a trophy... well, I'll still do it, but I won't be happy about it!

Also, I much prefer healing items to regenerating health (the worst kind being the "screen goes dark" you need take cover for a few seconds and you'll be fine). My favorite is the infinite use cool-down healing item... probably because I'm a MAG fanboy.

HydraxFFx5387d ago

Those feathers were a pain in the ass, then you got the damn glyph things too.

iamnsuperman5387d ago

They took so long to collect.....stupid feathers

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Resident Evil Voice Actor Hints At New Resident Evil 1 Remake

A major Resident Evil voice actor was recently asked about the rumored Resident Evil 1 Remake and allegedly dropped a major hint.

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lucasnooker71d ago

It will come. I just think it will be after code Veronica, and zero. Maybe in line with when RE 10 releases…

gold_drake71d ago

do we really need another remake?

the one that got re released for the ps4 and xbox looks amazing.

-Foxtrot71d ago

It's been 23 years, by the time this could come out we'd be nearing 25. If it's done in the same style as the RE2, 3 & 4 Remake then yeah, I'd happily take another remake.

It gets to tie together RE0 and RE1 better while adding onto the mansion to give us new areas to visit or enemies to face.

coolbeans71d ago

Part of me always wishes the "OG" Resident Evil Remake would remain the only one. Then again, can't deny the financial incentive.

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Top 10 Scariest Moments in the Resident Evil Franchise

The top 10 most terrifying moments in Resident Evil history, from Mr. X to the Baby Monster, exploring Capcom's masterful horror design.

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VersusDMC80d ago

The shadows of rose DLC (REvillage) mannequin section is definitely top 10 worthy but is missing...

gold_drake80d ago

the snake in the vase in resi 5 tho.

gets me every time.
or the croco haha

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PlayStation Community Rejoice. Resident Evil 1 and Dino Crisis Finally Released From PSN Paywall

Until a few days ago, you could only access Dino Crisis and Resident Evil 1 via PS+. No one could simply purchase them, you had to rely on a monthly subscription.

SimpleSlave201d ago

Fucking Finally! Such a dumbass move to keep them behind a paywall hardly anyone will pay just for these two games.

Also, for some reason, Resident Evil Director’s Cut is free. It happened with Grandia (PS1) too a while ago. Weird, but oh so good.

VersusDMC201d ago

If you bought the original PS1 classic you get the new one for free. I didn't buy the RE1 PS1 classic back in the day so it is 10$ but i got legend of dragoon free because i bought it back in the day.

SimpleSlave201d ago (Edited 201d ago )

Interesting, but I didn't bought any of these games digitally. I only bought them physically and played them on the PS3. And while Grandia and Resi are part of that collection, there are other games, like G-Police, Legends of Dragoon Legend of Mana, that still have a price tag for me.

This sounds more like a random thing Sony is doing. Regardless, I just saved $10. So that's something.

VersusDMC201d ago

Honestly the texture gitters/clipping are a dealbreaker for me so not even trophies will get me to play these versions.

Capcom should just do a survival horror collection with proper remastering ,trophies and extras. Just like the MVC collection. I will just replay them on my vita for now.

jznrpg201d ago

If they made a collection with trophies I’d buy it but I’d like for them to add trophies to what’s there already