DS Losing Momentum?
by Sasami-chan on Comments
I posted this thread to the DS forum awhile back. I still think this is the case, even as we get closer and closer to the release of a pair of possible AAA titles Metroid Prime Hunters and Tetris. Since majority of the people who picked up the DS during the holiday season need some time to digest the existing library, it probably doesn't matter that there aren't many new top-notch titles right now. Having said that, I am a little disappointed that, aside from the obviously underdeveloped titles, titles with good potential such as Electroplankton and True Swing Golf are also getting subpar ratings. Back in November, it seemed like Nintendo was on a rampage and could have easily gone for the jagular. But several months later we found the DS saddled with games that are consistently earning ratings of 6 or lower. The lack of 3rd party support is obvious, only a handful of companies are dedicated to develop quality titles for the DS and the rest are just trying to make a quick buck by churning out titles that would have been better left undeveloped. The number of TBA titles also seems to suggest that 3rd party are now only rallying to come up with something because the DS sold so well. With this and with the fact that Nintendo has to divide its attention on two fronts between the DS and the Revolution, I wonder if the DS will be able to sustain its momentum solely on titles such as Metroid Prime Hunters and Tetris alone? Just my 2 cents.