The only true weakness of the PC

Contrary to popular belief, there is only one true weakness of the PC platform and that is Japanese made games. Although there are actually many Japanese games on the PC, they never make it outside of Japan. You also can't find anything on the PC that's like ICO, Shadow of the Colossus, Metroid Prime, Super Mario Galaxy (there are great 2d platformers on the PC but not much 3d ones), Legend of Zelda, etc.

What's even more aggravating is that most Westerners who are PC gamers don't care about Japanese made games. They aren't even remotely interested. I have observed this from PC gamers who post on GS. It's funny because just a few days ago there was a thread about Japanese who supposedly discriminate against Western made games. Well there are actually Westerners who distaste anything Japanese too.

You can truly sense a difference in both style and feel between Western and Japanese made games because of different cultures. Yes there have been Japanese made games that feel like a Western game and vice versa but they are few.

If only PC gets more Japanese games, it would become the best main gaming platform to have.

I just agree a little bit, it might not have the games you listed, but especially indie devs do create comprerable games, just recently there was a JRPG released on Steam (forgot the name though ^^)

Wow... this is honestly the first time in system wars that I have seen someone list a weakness(s) of pc gaming and doing it truthfully and not some fanboy crap.

PC gaming is nearly perfect, one thing I would personally enjoy a few more jrpgs.

Good thread TC, nice to see a thread like this actually truthful and not some bs like "Consoles I can use my HDTV and xbox controller!" when in reality you can use your HDTV and xbox360 controller on pc, you actually made a legit reason!

I just agree a little bit, it might not have the games you listed, but especially indie devs do create comprerable games, just recently there was a JRPG released on Steam (forgot the name though ^^)

ArchoNils2

Well... There if there is a major large game from japan there is a chance that someone that is bored will translate it :> atleast its a option on the pc :>

I'd never thought about that....good job TC! You gave us a reason that actually made sense :D

I take this as a strength. PC is for manly games.JigglyWiggly_

I take this as a strength. PC is for manly games.JigglyWiggly_

It's not a weakness if you dont want it. I hate Japanese games because of the gameplay, plot (s) and awful artistic design. If a Western dev made a Japanese game, it would suck too.

Yep I've always wanted to see more Japanese developed games for PC. I find it kind of silly that most of the time they develop multiplatform games, but don't release on PC. They probably don't even think much about it as they're used to be console-only, but they'd sell a lot on PC.

People LOVE and play to death all of those asian MMOs and RPGs on PC so I'm not sure why we don't see that kind of games from the big studios. Also, I have a 360 but don't really bother with those games as to be honest, I'd rather play them on my PC as I use it all the time, and it's so convenient and fast to just launch a game through Steam.

I never thought about that,probably because I have a PS3 for those games.But it is a weakness,I would love to see some games like Demon Souls,Dark Souls and Catherine on PC.

It's not a weakness if you dont want it. I hate Japanese games because of the gameplay, plot (s) and awful artistic design. If a Western dev made a Japanese game, it would suck too.

Fizzman

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It's not a weakness if you dont want it. I hate Japanese games because of the gameplay, plot (s) and awful artistic design. If a Western dev made a Japanese game, it would suck too.

lordlors

There is nothing psychological about hating (I use that word for everything I dislike) the gameplay, artistic design and story arcs of Japanese made games. Games like Final Fantasy are horrible imo. Incredibly outdated gameplay mechanics with stories that make Halo/Killzonelook Oscar worthy.

[QUOTE="lordlors"][QUOTE="Fizzman"]

It's not a weakness if you dont want it. I hate Japanese games because of the gameplay, plot (s) and awful artistic design. If a Western dev made a Japanese game, it would suck too.

Fizzman

There is nothing psychological about hating (I use that word for everything I dislike) the gameplay, artistic design and story arcs of Japanese made games. Games like Final Fantasy are horrible imo. Incredibly outdated gameplay mechanics with stories that make Halo/Killzonelook Oscar worthy.

PC doesn't get JRPG's because the PC gaming is not as big in Japan as console/handhelds (especially handhelds), Japan is where the majority of JRPG sales come from.

PC doesn't get JRPG's because the PC gaming is not as big in Japan as console/handhelds (especially handhelds), Japan is where the majority of JRPG sales come from.

SteamedBennet

[QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]I take this as a strength. PC is for manly games.lordlors

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PC doesn't get JRPG's because the PC gaming is not as big in Japan as console/handhelds (especially handhelds), Japan is where the majority of JRPG sales come from.

lordlors

My statement still stands. Just replace JRPG with Japanese game.

I wish PC got games like Bayonetta and Vanquish. Platinum Games needs to give the PC some love

[QUOTE="lordlors"][QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]I take this as a strength. PC is for manly games.04dcarraher

only very few ppl have powerful pc, and in many games especially rts, if somone has slow pc that lag very badin your match, you will get lag too no matter what pc you have. in fact, many ppl still buy pc games even their pc barely meet minimun requirment.

For mmorpg, blizzard, and valve's games, pc actually has quite awesome gaming experience since those games are usually well optimized and fewer bugs.

That's not a weakness, that's a plus. :]Stevo_the_gamer

[QUOTE="lordlors"][QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]I take this as a strength. PC is for manly games.04dcarraher

Yep, the amount of visual novels/eroges/nukige is staggering. Over 30 Japanese games are releasing on the PC on the 26th alone.

There are a few games here and there, but not nearly as many as on the consoles.

Devil May Cry 4, The Last Remnant, Street Fighter 4, BlazBlue, etc. But great stuff like El Shaddai, Bayonetta, Vanquish, Tales of Vesperia, etc are not on the platform. If they were I wouldn't need a console.

In my experience, I've found that japanese games seem to be much more unique and have better stories than games developed by other countries. When it comes to America, we just churn out generic brown-and-bloom FPS #12. Other than within its same series (eg. most final fantasies are similar to each other), I find a lot more variety within Japanese games. Though I primarily use my PC for gaming, I have my DS too to obtain the less well known gems that come out of japan

Ya i definetely agree. I would love to see Falcom's pc catalog on steam someday, especially since alot of their stuff is already fully translated. And a variety of other japenese devs id like to see make/publish games for pc like From Software, Platinum, Atlus, etc...and especially Nintendo!(obviously never going to happen:P)

It's not a weakness if you dont want it. I hate Japanese games because of the gameplay, plot (s) and awful artistic design. If a Western dev made a Japanese game, it would suck too.

Fizzman

In general, it is a weakness because it is a lack of something.lordlors

Contrary to popular belief, there is only one true weakness of the PC platform and that is Japanese made games. Although there are actually many Japanese games on the PC, they never make it outside of Japan. You also can't find anything on the PC that's like ICO, Shadow of the Colossus, Metroid Prime, Super Mario Galaxy (there are great 2d platformers on the PC but not much 3d ones), Legend of Zelda, etc.

What's even more aggravating is that most Westerners who are PC gamers don't care about Japanese made games. They aren't even remotely interested. I have observed this from PC gamers who post on GS. It's funny because just a few days ago there was a thread about Japanese who supposedly discriminate against Western made games. Well there are actually Westerners who distaste anything Japanese too.

You can truly sense a difference in both style and feel between Western and Japanese made games because of different cultures. Yes there have been Japanese made games that feel like a Western game and vice versa but they are few.

If only PC gets more Japanese games, it would become the best main gaming platform to have.

lordlors

WOW..... This is the first time I have seen a forum with a legit weakness of pc gaming ..... not some fanboy crap. Pcs are superior in eveything, exepct they dont have any japanese games..... good topic TC

if it has only one weakness, isn't it already the best main gaming system?

I was in Japan for a couple of years (2006-2008). I've seen quite a few Japanese play MS Flight Simulator on their PC. They seem to prefer traditional simulation-type games on the PC. Here's another example.

I'm an Air Traffic Controller 3 Tokyo Big Wing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZY8-l9Z16Q

I just agree a little bit, it might not have the games you listed, but especially indie devs do create comprerable games, just recently there was a JRPG released on Steam (forgot the name though ^^)

ArchoNils2

no it's the seating.This chair can get uncomfortable at times lol2scoopsofempty

Just give me Demon's Souls already and all will be forgiven.caughtjoo

I would do some ridiculous things to get Demon's Souls on PC. Just thinking about it gives me chills. All those mods...

[QUOTE="caughtjoo"]Just give me Demon's Souls already and all will be forgiven.BPoole96

I would do some ridiculous things to get Demon's Souls on PC. Just thinking about it gives me chills. All those mods...

I agree.

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[QUOTE="caughtjoo"]Just give me Demon's Souls already and all will be forgiven.mitu123

I would do some ridiculous things to get Demon's Souls on PC. Just thinking about it gives me chills. All those mods...

Yeah when a lot of objects break the frame rate drops pretty significantly. All right I need to stop thinking about a PC version of Demon's Souls. I'm getting too excited for somehing that will neevr happen :(

[QUOTE="lordlors"]In general, it is a weakness because it is a lack of something.Stevo_the_gamer