Perfected execution vs Flawed Innovation

I was just wondering what you System warriors prefer, the kinda gameplay that is familiar for years but perfected, by that I mean so good it's close to being perfect or innovative gameplay but is somewhat flawed, has drawbacks to it's new and unique take. BTW there are AAA examples in both types of games so its not like one is better than the other it's just up to the individual gamer. Oh and it's not strictly games related, could be games, peripherals, hardware, online etc. There is no option for both because that is impossible, there is always definitely one you prefer over the other, even if it's by very small %.

While we are at it why don't you give your own example if you can to go along with your answer.

Both. Which is why I own a PS3, home to God of War 3 and Heavy Rain in just the last few weeks.

I was just wondering what you System warriors prefer, the kinda gameplay that is familiar for years but perfected, by that I mean so good it's close to being perfect or innovative gameplay but is somewhat flawed, has drawbacks to it's new and unique take. BTW there are AAA examples in both types of games so its not like one is better than the other it's just up to the individual gamer. Oh and it's not strictly games related, could be games, peripherals, hardware, online etc. There is no option for both because that is impossible, there is always definitely one you prefer over the other, even if it's by very small %.

While we are at it why don't you give your own example if you can to go along with your answer.

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I'd much rather have something done incredibly well then have to suffer through something else that has never been done before but is being done poorly.

How is this not a no brainer?

Perfected Execution for me. Flawed innovation is...well...flawed & imperfect. Plus, innovation sometimes makes a sequel inferior to prior installments (Like B-K N&B when compared to Banjo-Kazooie & Banjo-Tooie).

Without flawed innovation we won't have anything to perfect.tagyhag

Over the course of time, but this is about the here and now.

Say Game A does something new that has never been done before, but what it does it does poorly.

While Game B is the same thing but is done to a pristine level, it is done better than all before. Thus being "perfect".

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Which would prefer to have?

[QUOTE="tagyhag"]Without flawed innovation we won't have anything to perfect.R3FURBISHED

Over the course of time, but this is about the here and now.

Say Game A does something new that has never been done before, but what it does it does poorly.

While Game B is the same thing but is done to a pristine level, it is done better than all before. Thus being "perfect".

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Which would prefer to have?

Both, though I lean towards the latter as Mirror's Edge and Shattered Horizon are my favorite games :)

If it were here and now then I would honestly choose flawed innovation. My reasoning being that Mirror's Edge has been my favorite game so far on this gen. :Ptagyhag

The parkour in Mirror's Edge was done extremely well, though. I wouldn't call that "flawed" innovation, mainly because of the glorious lack of flaws. ;)

flawed innovation, Nuts and Bolts is my second favorite game released this gen, but I wont lie and say that it is flawless.

eh i don't really care if something is either/or

as long as it's a good game and is fun, that's what counts

lots of games i've played are perfected, but boring or stupid

lots of games i've played are full of flaws, but lots of fun

same goes for the other way around, so i just try to find fun in games, games aren't an art gallery or anything

Modern Warfare 2 - Perfected Execution

STALKER - SOC - Flawed Innovation

I'd take flawed innovation, but only just. :)

I'll choose flawed innovation every single time. New **** gets me so excited.

[QUOTE="tagyhag"]If it were here and now then I would honestly choose flawed innovation. My reasoning being that Mirror's Edge has been my favorite game so far on this gen. :PR3FURBISHED

The parkour in Mirror's Edge was done extremely well, though. I wouldn't call that "flawed" innovation, mainly because of the glorious lack of flaws. ;)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games are a perfect example of that option. Anybody who has spent more than 3 hours on those game will be able to give a decent account of why. I would describe it basically as a semi-realistic shooter in a sandbox style environment which comes packed with an amazing atmosphere.

Perfected execution tends to be too safe for my tastes these days.

Original thread so you get +1.

So.. Bungie vs. epic with the first GEOW(yes I realize epic weren't first but they are pretty much credited for it)

Bungie, everytime.

I love both, but I have to give the edge to Flawed Innovation every time.

I always like reading about new ideas, whether in games or not.

Yeah, I"m a Flawed Innovation guy.

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[QUOTE="tagyhag"]If it were here and now then I would honestly choose flawed innovation. My reasoning being that Mirror's Edge has been my favorite game so far on this gen. :Pwindsquid9000

The parkour in Mirror's Edge was done extremely well, though. I wouldn't call that "flawed" innovation, mainly because of the glorious lack of flaws. ;)

In addition to that I would say that the pacing was rather off several times throughout the game and imo the best bit of the whole thing was the DLC which really allowed the player to do some amazing things.

I like both. It just depends on how I like the formula the developers have used and how the entire experience "clicks" together.

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The parkour in Mirror's Edge was done extremely well, though. I wouldn't call that "flawed" innovation, mainly because of the glorious lack of flaws. ;)

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In addition to that I would say that the pacing was rather off several times throughout the game and imo the best bit of the whole thing was the DLC which really allowed the player to do some amazing things.

EDIT: Good, it is. Now where do I buy it?!

Depends on the game and what it accomplishes. But in the general sense, if you ask me: "Would you prefer to play Gears of War or Kill.Switch?" I would easily come back and say Gears of War.

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[QUOTE="windsquid9000"]Well, the combat was a little "iffy". Though you could skip except for near the end. The innovation itself (parkour-style First Person Platforming) was rather "flawless."windsquid9000

In addition to that I would say that the pacing was rather off several times throughout the game and imo the best bit of the whole thing was the DLC which really allowed the player to do some amazing things.

EDIT: Good, it is. Now where do I buy it?!

I only have it on console I am afraid.

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In addition to that I would say that the pacing was rather off several times throughout the game and imo the best bit of the whole thing was the DLC which really allowed the player to do some amazing things.

EDIT: Good, it is. Now where do I buy it?!

I only have it on console I am afraid.

Well considering that Uncharted 2 is my favorite game this gen I'm gonna have to go with perfected execution.

I'd much rather have something done incredibly well then have to suffer through something else that has never been done before but is being done poorly.

How is this not a no brainer?

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Flawed Innovation.

From flawed innovation comes perfect execution.

We still have to wait for the software line up before trully consider it *Perfected* execution, as it stands now it is more *Perfect Potential*.

As for flawed innovation:

BAM! THERE IT IS!Natal

:lol:

It could bomb so bad that this kind of "controlerless tech" be never touched again with the Gaming Industry.

Perfect execution can be nice. Especially if the gamer has not experienced the imperfection that preceded it. However, many games series (and genres) get stale. Innovation keeps things fresh and interesting. I am always more impressed when developers give me a new experience rather than just giving me a better way to do something I have already done before.

I like flawed new ideas. In the end it is something you will remember more than perfect executin. IMO, Mario Galaxy is a perfect example of both into one.

I like perfected exucution of a previously flawed innovation.

Depends, for example I liked perfect execution in the first of a series as the series goes on however I would prefer flawed innovation as the 'perfect' execution would become generic stagnation *looks at COD*

Depends on what kind of flawed innovation and what kind of perfect execution we are talking about. If it's FPS Perfect Execution, hell give me a flawed innovation NOW!

Now if the flawed innovation is just plain horrific, I prefer a Perfect Execution of something not so new.