Are "more simplistic" games really a GOOD thing?

With the DS and Wii, Nintendo is trying to promote simple games and fun rather than the long and complicated games.  While I do understand that they plan to still make lengthy and adventurous games, I just cant help but worry.  I love having games that have an AMAZING story and a fair length as well, but to be honest, I cant seem to find many games like that on Nintendo's consoles as it is.  Do you think Nintendo's choice to make simpler games could come back and bite them in the ass?

They realize that simple games will draw in new audiences, but they are oblivious to the fact that at the same time they will LOSE audiences as well unless they are supplied with, for lack of a better word, real games.

simple games can be a refreshing fun break, that's what games are for after all - fun, shorter games can be lots of fun. but the longer games will still come - i enjoy a lengthy title myself 9 out of 10 times, but do enjoy a game of something quick as well in the breaks. i think there will be a good mix - i also think that there'll be alot of people that remember what fun gaming is all about with the Wii.

and besides a great game is always worthy of being replayed. my concern is that the bigger titles will reduce, but thank god i have a nice catalog of titles worthy of replaying...actually replaying them - not just look at them collect dust.

Good Thread. Well it seems like Nintendo is doing the right thing promoting these simplistic games becuase it's exactlly what you needif you are a new gamer. I do however have one note Nintendo won't just abandon more complex games in the end games have to get more sophisticated because lets face it two years down the line the Wii mote want be as thrilling unluess newer more complex stuff is created for the system. Another thing is simpile is not short, after all I'm sure all of you can name many very simple but long games so don't confuse the two.

you know this makes me think of something, maybe the simpler games thing they have been pushing is the cause for TP to be what it has become - a huge very involved graphically stunning title. this would encompass both ends of the spectrum.

hey we have lots of fun quick games for you and we also have games that provide very high levels of involvement. that way no one can say - yeah but they don't have a oblivion (or whatever) type game

Simpler games are a good thing. Look at Kirby Canvas Curse. The game is not complicated. You draw lines, and make Kirby roll faster/use a power. How complicated is that? If you look at it, it's not really that the games are too kiddie like. They just aren't full of gore, which is what most XBox and PS players think a good game has. Just because it looks kiddie doesn't mean it stinks...

Simpler games are a good thing. Look at Kirby Canvas Curse. The game is not complicated. You draw lines, and make Kirby roll faster/use a power. How complicated is that? If you look at it, it's not really that the games are too kiddie like. They just aren't full of gore, which is what most XBox and PS players think a good game has. Just because it looks kiddie doesn't mean it stinks...

Ark_J

I don't actually like ''simplistic'' games. I mean, they attract new audiences, look at games like Nintendogs, those were real DS sellers. But what worries me is when Nintendo chooses to apply this structure to every game. Easy, short, playable, attractive, it's not catering for the gamers out there that want story, length, action, that kinda thing. I mean, the last proper Mario game (NSMB) happens to be the easiest one ever made, and yet it sold so well. You know, you CAN make ''real'' games and still sell them.

Simplistic games = Yes.

More of them = No.

I don't actually like ''simplistic'' games. I mean, they attract new audiences, look at games like Nintendogs, those were real DS sellers. But what worries me is when Nintendo chooses to apply this structure to every game. Easy, short, playable, attractive, it's not catering for the gamers out there that want story, length, action, that kinda thing. I mean, the last proper Mario game (NSMB) happens to be the easiest one ever made, and yet it sold so well. You know, you CAN make ''real'' games and still sell them.

Simplistic games = Yes.

More of them = No.

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