It's about preference, some people could care less how much depth a game has.
Virtua Fighter 5 for example. I've seen people complain that Jeff gave it "only" a 8 in gameplay. But just because it has a more advanced gameplay that doesn't make it fun for everyone !
This message is brought you by Doa4, because 8.8 is always higher than 8.1 ! (jk)
Complexity makes a game better if that contributes to depth, in VF it does.Runningflame570
I agree. Complexity that adds to depth makes a game much more fun, for certain types of people. Good examples are Morrowind and Eve Online. For some, it's the depth and complexity of the game that attracts the consumer in the first place.
It's all about balancing it. If a game is too simple you can get bored with it, if it's too complex it's not fun anymore. Also, you can have a game that's very simple in setup and all (halo for example), but if you perfect it, it'll stay fun forever, and it will get depth by using the simple setup in creative ways.
[QUOTE="mjarantilla"][QUOTE="Runningflame570"]Complexity makes a game better if that contributes to depth, in VF it does.Nex_Ownage
Depth doesn't make a game better, either.How so? :? No one can define exactly what depth is, for one thing. :lol: It's one of those nebulous words that people use when something goes over their head. It's meaningless.
Complexity =/= depth. A game doesn't have to be complex for it to be deep. Smash bros is an example. Tetris is another. Now with single player games I think complex and sophisticated stories DO enrich the sp experience imo.
I have been arguing 'Complexity does not equate to quality' for a long time now. I hate fools who believe because a game is simple or accessible that it is not 'hardcore'.
[QUOTE="Runningflame570"]Complexity makes a game better if that contributes to depth, in VF it does.mjarantilla
Depth doesn't make a game better, either. Actually yes, depth does...even a mediocre game can be good with enough depth to the gameplay. If you are in favor of simple jollies then you may not agree but for those of us who enjoy some gameplay depth complexity most certainly can make a game better, even if it doesn't always do so.
No one can define exactly what depth is, for one thing. :lol:
It's one of those nebulous words that people use when something goes over their head. It's meaningless.mjarantilla
Depth can be defined. Depth is anything in a game that allows for you to be drawn more deeply into the game or lengthens the playtime relating to unique content. Depth is obtained in platformers for instance through pure fun (to some degree unique content), depth is obtained in SRPGs through both that and the various other things you might do in the world such as obtaining abilities or going on optional missions.
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