i don't get how people want another hack-n-slash game?
If they play very well, they can entertain you for years.
I consider Ninja Gaiden Black to be the holy grail of the genre.... **** why am I saying consider, it is the holy grail of the genre. I've gotten hundreds of hours out of it over the years and just talking about it makes me want to play it again right now.
When this genre is at its best, it's extremely satisfying and addictive and I'm always down for more of that.
Thing is, GoW just doesn't deliver on that level. It's more of a one off game. You take in the spectacle, enjoy it for what it is, but it's not something you replay over and over again for years to come. The gameplay just isn't there.
So yeah, as for the topic, nah not really. GoW is a good excuse for Sony to show off their top of the line production values and that's about it.
Nailed it. I agree on Ninja Gaiden Black. That game is like Raiders of the Lost ark to me. It is the game to which others in its genre are measured by. Gameplay GoW was never in it's league. Square, square, triangle can get you through 95% of the game. Its not even on NG2 gameplay wise. But spectacle, lore, and enjoyment are there in GoW. It was a really fun series. But how much further can it go? Let it die now.
the only hack n' slash game that i ever played was GOW2, so fair enough. it's like, keep hitting enemies with the same combo, break chests, collect orbs, repeat.
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