Kinect's weakness is actually its strength

Alot of people slam Kinect because it has several weaknesses (just like all other control methods, mind you). One of the most common complaints is that it is very poor for FPS games like Halo and Call of Duty. Wait a second... doesn't the Xbox 360 already have a library of shooting games? Does the Kinect even NEED to be FPS-focused when the Xbox 360 itself has too many shooters? I don't think so. I love shooting games, but I have absolutely no problems with Kinect being poor for shooters because I already have a keyboard/mouse, gamepad, and PS Move for shooting games. Another shooting-based peripheral is the last thing I need at the moment.

Kinect reminds me of the PSP - since the PSP has only one analog stick, most developers never bothered making shooting games for it. Instead, they made other types of games for the device. Not saying that lacking two analog sticks is bad at all, just saying that sometimes there is some goodness to come from a device that doesn't support shooters. If the PSP2 has a second analog stick, then prepare for a loooong list of FPS games for it including Modern Warfare 3. At least the Kinect will have a limited number of shooting-based games :P

Your thoughts? :)

Its also not good for most other games such as RPGs, realistic racers, strategy, and basically anything that needs precision or isn't on rails.

Kinect will improve exponentially over the next few years and me thinks Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor will be a great test to that theory - Can't hardly wait.

Its also not good for most other games such as RPGs, realistic racers, strategy, and basically anything that needs precision or isn't on rails.

hexashadow13

The Kinect is not good for FPS because of its severe latency which also makes it bad for other genres like racing games. Therefore its intended for only casual gamers.

The Kinect is not good for FPS because of its severe latency which also makes it bad for other genres like racing games. Therefore its intended for only casual gamers.

demonic_85

and the PSP has how many good games?DragonfireXZ95

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"]and the PSP has how many good games?PandaBear86

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"][QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"]and the PSP has how many good games?DragonfireXZ95

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"][QUOTE="PandaBear86"] Where do I begin? :) FF7 Crisis Core, Monster Hunter, God of War: Chains of Olympus, Patapon, Motorstorm Arctic Edge, LittleBigPlanet, Tekken Dark Resurrection, Wipeout Pure, and several others.PandaBear86

40+? Anyone got that spreadsheet?

EDIT: Nvm, PSP isn't on there. I'll just look manually.

2 EDIT: It's had 9 AAA's since it's release on Gamespot, and a few of them are multiplats. Now I'm not saying that AA's and A's are bad, but that's pretty lacking.

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"][QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"] We're not going to count Littlebigplanet. So that makes like maybe 10 games?DragonfireXZ95

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"][QUOTE="PandaBear86"] Um, make it like 40+, since theres loads of great PSP game I never had a chance to play. Not bad for a non-Nintendo handheld, right? :)PandaBear86

The Kinect's biggest weakness is its lack of something Kevin Butler calls 'buttons'....

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"][QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"] 40+? Anyone got that spreadsheet?DragonfireXZ95

I think the argument you hear is that the control method is very poor for all kinds of games, not just FPS games.

yeah the PSP doesnt have much shooters because of the controls but if Kinect is gonna be the same as PSP then i guest Kinect wont have many good games.

Its also not good for most other games such as RPGs, realistic racers, strategy, and basically anything that needs precision or isn't on rails.

hexashadow13

its weakness is the lag and the lack of buttons. can't see how those are actually its strengths.

Kinect will improve exponentially over the next few years and me thinks Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor will be a great test to that theory - Can't hardly wait.

SecretPolice

Its also not good for most other games such as RPGs

hexashadow13

Actually I think kinect could do a turn based RPG really well if done right.

[QUOTE="hexashadow13"]

Its also not good for most other games such as RPGs

VendettaRed07

Actually I think kinect could do a turn based RPG really well if done right.

people have the wildest imagination. i remember when lems were saying, "oh..oh...oh...i could use Natal as a controller for Halo or Gears. or...or...i could just say 'Fire!' and my FPS game will fire automatically!"

when all else fails, people always have delusions.

Like any motion control it is good for exercise, dancing games and casual sports.

It's biggest strength for me is the fact that it can be used in tandem with an actual physical controller.

Why has everyone forgotten this? It's already been confirmed that games that use both the controller and Kinect elements are on the way so, that leaves the door open for core games that utilize motion controls in a way that simply adds to the experience such as headtracking in a shooter or racing game.

[QUOTE="hexashadow13"]

Its also not good for most other games such as RPGs

VendettaRed07

Actually I think kinect could do a turn based RPG really well if done right.

I fail to see how the Kinect failing to recognize dark-skinned people is a strength.

the Kinect being bad for shooters is the most insignificant weakness. Infact I would categorize that weakness under its bigger weakness = its a broken piece of obsolete hardware that is overpriced, overrated and basically just sucks altogether.

Its also not good for most other games such as RPGs, realistic racers, strategy, and basically anything that needs precision or isn't on rails.

hexashadow13