Minigames, Sandbox and Sports games have no "soul"

Not all of them, but the overall majority of them. By that, I mean, they don't seem to have much "substance" when you play them. They don't feel "alive" because they don't lack any real "story".

 I'm not saying that these types of games are not fun or bad, but does anybody else agree more often than not that these genres lack games with substance and they are often dull or unsatisfying as a result (compared to other games).

I agree, Although I do love my sports games, alot!

I agree, Although I do love my sports games, alot!

Hockey_Slayer

As long as a game is fun, I don't care about story. Story is nice and necessary in certain genres, but not needed in others.

Fun. Just give me fun and I'm happy. :)

Which are the sandbox games?.I dont think i have played any of those.Hater3000

[QUOTE="Hater3000"]Which are the sandbox games?.I dont think i have played any of those.nyoroism

Not all of them, but the overall majority of them. By that, I mean, they don't seem to have much "substance" when you play them. They don't feel "alive" because they don't lack any real "story".

I'm not saying that these types of games are not fun or bad, but does anybody else agree more often than not that these genres lack games with substance and they are often dull or unsatisfying as a result (compared to other games).

shsonline

[QUOTE="nyoroism"][QUOTE="Hater3000"]Which are the sandbox games?.I dont think i have played any of those.Hater3000

[QUOTE="Hater3000"][QUOTE="nyoroism"][QUOTE="Hater3000"]Which are the sandbox games?.I dont think i have played any of those.nyoroism

RCT3 is good! 

Not all of them, but the overall majority of them. By that, I mean, they don't seem to have much "substance" when you play them. They don't feel "alive" because they don't lack any real "story".

 I'm not saying that these types of games are not fun or bad, but does anybody else agree more often than not that these genres lack games with substance and they are often dull or unsatisfying as a result (compared to other games).

shsonline

[QUOTE="Hater3000"][QUOTE="nyoroism"][QUOTE="Hater3000"]Which are the sandbox games?.I dont think i have played any of those.nyoroism

[QUOTE="nyoroism"][QUOTE="Hater3000"][QUOTE="nyoroism"][QUOTE="Hater3000"]Which are the sandbox games?.I dont think i have played any of those.hockeyruler12

RCT3 is good! 

you need to get out more if you think sports games are dull. oh by hte way...who wants to feel alive in a video game????? thats what real life is for. [QUOTE="shsonline"]

Not all of them, but the overall majority of them. By that, I mean, they don't seem to have much "substance" when you play them. They don't feel "alive" because they don't lack any real "story".

I'm not saying that these types of games are not fun or bad, but does anybody else agree more often than not that these genres lack games with substance and they are often dull or unsatisfying as a result (compared to other games).

ocdog45

I never said they were dull. But they are the equivalent of eating a cheeseburger instead of a steak. Hey, I'm not knocking sports games at all. I'm that sucker that buys the new FIFA, Madden, and 2K sports games every year. I'm just saying I wish more games would concentrate on "story" and bringing characters to life. Without that, I can only play the genres I mentioned for short bursts otherwise I'll be easily distracted and grow board even in multiplayer. But I can sit through a game like Halo or a game like Gears of War or KOTOR or Oblivion, and lose track of time. The genres that I mentioned don't let me do that.