[QUOTE="Shockwave-DASH"][QUOTE="arkephonic"]

You know what happens when a game doesn't sell well and it is critically acclaimed? It becomes a collector's item, and it appreciates in value greatly. Just look at Earthbound, it didn't sell all that well and it was critically acclaimed. Now the game sells for $200-$300 dollars.

As a game collector, I actually like buying critically acclaimed games that don't sell very well because they are good to hold on to.

arkephonic

Lol, games are pressed/printed in waves. The number of waves are dependant on sales. Sony games won't print a ton of games if the game isn't selling.

You know what happens when a game doesn't sell well and it is critically acclaimed? It becomes a collector's item, and it appreciates in value greatly. Just look at Earthbound, it didn't sell all that well and it was critically acclaimed. Now the game sells for $200-$300 dollars.

As a game collector, I actually like buying critically acclaimed games that don't sell very well because they are good to hold on to.

arkephonic

[QUOTE="sandbox3d"]

[QUOTE="OB-47"]

Microsoft never established itself as a strong platform made for eerrr platformers. Plus we are seeing less and less platformers anyway, so why start making them now?

OB-47

Actually, this gen has shown a major resurgence in platformers, though mainly 2d.

Yes there has been a resurgance but mostly in the way of indie titles and DD games (RM:O excluded)

And since MS has never been a platformer king, or supported the genre, there's not much point starting now.

[QUOTE="Ravensmash"]You asked me what my favourite games on xbox 360 were and I told you. I didn't nitpick, I just laid out 7/8 titles off the top of my head that impressed me. There is no logic to what you're saying. I'm sure a PS3 fan (although I'm unsure of why that term is being used to exclude me) could come up with a more impressive sounding list, or a Wii gamer, or a PC gamer, or a fellow 360 gamer too.casharmy

That's just it, They really couldn't (check someone already did) and I already knew that because I am aware of the 360 library. I do not konw why a 360 fan would get mad at anyone saying the 360 doesn't have any varitety when it's more or less the case.

Yes 360 has multiplatform games that is well established, but no one NEEDS a 360 for multiplats. 360's variety isn't added up by how many games that it has which can also be found elsewhere, it's added up by what sets it apart I.E. exclusives and furthermore quality games that stand out and are worthy of attention.

When you talk about the great games that set each system apart, the top 2 games mentioned are Gears and Halo, after that it's Forza, then people just fish around to fill in what ever is there because there really aren't any other high quality games to nominate.

[QUOTE="Aidenfury19"]

Is there even another retail exclusive platformer for the 360 before or since? I'm certainly unable to think of any at the moment.

Stevo_the_gamer

[QUOTE="speedfreak48t5p"][QUOTE="the9thinning"]Super Meat BoyionusX

His poor arguing aside, ShadowMoses is correct. Microsoft has not invested at all in the platformer genre outside of one Banjo Kazooie game way back in 2008 and even that game de-emphasized platforming considerably compared to prior games in the franchise. That makes it rather clear that they don't see much demand there from their player base. Is there even another retail exclusive platformer for the 360 before or since? I'm certainly unable to think of any at the moment.

Also please note: Symphony of the Night is NOT a platformer, whatever metacritic may say. It's an action-adventure game with exploration and RPG elements.There is quite literally no way to die by falling, even spikes and water take awhile to kill you and both can be entirely neutralized. Mega Man is far more of a platformer than SOTN is and outside of Megaman Zero I don't consider any series of Megaman games to be particularly platform-y.

Aidenfury19

[QUOTE="sandbox3d"]

[QUOTE="ZoomZoom2490"] he said rayman developed by ms, try to pay attention next time.ZoomZoom2490

Can you point out where he said that cause I'm not seeing. Maybe it is you that needs to pay attention.

If you read it it does.Dudersaper