Fear 2 A Complete Disappointment!!!

You should have read the reviews. The game is not as bad as you make it out to be, but it certainly isn't worthy of the F.E.A.R. name. I was disappointed too, but if you look at it as a standalone game and a simple FPS shooter, it gets the basic mechanics down pretty good.

Fear2 is a great example of consolized.

Has any1 else noticed great PC games that ended up on the console are always average at best?

the gameplay was fun enough, and the story was excellent imo.

I wouldnt call it a disappointment, more like a couple steps backwards

Fear2 is a great example of consolized.

VeryBumpy

Has any1 else noticed great PC games that ended up on the console are always average at best?

mattuk69

[QUOTE="VeryBumpy"]

Fear2 is a great example of consolized.

kevy619

[QUOTE="VeryBumpy"]

Fear2 is a great example of consolized.

kevy619

[QUOTE="kevy619"][QUOTE="VeryBumpy"]

Fear2 is a great example of consolized.

dakan45

I really enjoyed it, especially when then patched so that it could be played in 4:3 apsect ratio. It's a wonderful game and I don't own a single console. I hope to see more of Monolith's games very soon.

[QUOTE="VeryBumpy"]

Fear2 is a great example of consolized.

kevy619

exactly.

games, specifically console games, are developed for the LCD...the lowest common denominator. In short, despite the fact a game is rated M for mature( and thus made for someone with at least a high school education), many developers are making games simple (aka "dull") enough that your fingerpainting 8-year old cousin can play them with ease..."Look mommy, I punch this key, and that key, and the guy chops off his head!"

I like consoles; I like sitting on the couch playing co-op. I [used] to enjoy the various baseball and Madden games...I want to shout at developers and publishers "Console gamers are smart! They can handle a complex inventory systems found in PC RPGs. They can understand logistics and complex character creation!"

But no...we are left with 5-hour, dull, "wow factor" games (by that, I mean theyre cool to watch and "epic" and "badass" but essentially shallow concerning gameplay), and these standards trickle over to PC gaming. Multiplayer is equally shallow, generally consisting of vanilla cookie-cutter gameplay that, outside of environments and characters, plays the same from game to game.

Some developers have a little integrity left, and make true multiplatform titles: Bioware and DICE, for example, treat the PC version differently from the console version and cater to the various needs of both categories of gamers.

In short, I find the dumbing-down of console (and PC games) atrocious simply because instead of taking it to the next level, developers and publishers are taking steps backwards. Zero progress has been made since the original Xbox has hit the streets imo.

*PS I am kind of drunk, so before you flame me, please take this into account as I will wake up in the morning able to address whatever qualms you might have with my argument. Damn you, Spaten Optimator...damn you and your delicious malty flavor and 8% ABV

games, specifically console games, are developed for the LCD...the lowest common denominator. In short, despite the fact a game is rated M for mature( and thus made for someone with at least a high school education), many developers are making games simple (aka "dull") enough that your fingerpainting 8-year old cousin can play them with ease..."Look mommy, I punch this key, and that key, and the guy chops off his head!"

mrbojangles25

I like consoles; I like sitting on the couch playing co-op. I (used) to enjoy the various baseball and Madden games...I want to shout at developers and publishers "Console gamers are smart! They can handle a complex inventory systems found in PC RPGs. They can understand logistics and complex character creation!"

But no...we are left with 5-hour, dull, "wow factor" games (by that, I mean theyre cool to watch and "epic" and "badass" but essentially shallow concerning gameplay), and these standards trickle over to PC gaming. Multiplayer is equally shallow, generally consisting of vanilla cookie-cutter gameplay that, outside of environments and characters, plays the same from game to game.

Some developers have a little integrity left, and make true multiplatform titles: Bioware and DICE, for example, treat the PC version differently from the console version and cater to the various needs of both categories of gamers.

In short, I find the dumbing-down of console (and PC games) atrocious simply because instead of taking it to the next level, developers and publishers are taking steps backwards. Zero progress has been made since the original Xbox has hit the streets imo.

mrbojangles25

*PS I am kind of drunk, so before you flame me, please take this into account as I will wake up in the morning able to address whatever qualms you might have with my argument. Damn you, Spaten Optimator...damn you and your delicious malty flavor and 8% ABV

mrbojangles25

You have inspired me, good sir. I shall now venture forth and seek a brew of my own. Cheers! ;)

JN_Fenrir

I just wanted to add real quick that MrBojangles25 you've also inspired me. You might not have realised it, seeing that I hardly post in threads these days, but I do read on here and you (bojangles) and AnnoyedDragon are my two favorite members here. That is all. :)

[QUOTE="dakan45"][QUOTE="kevy619"] dumbed down and consolized isnt the same. Console games are getting dumbed down too, its the mainstream effect. games for masses.kevy619