Monday, February 21, 2011

2D games are not going anywhere.

I don't see why everyone is worried about 2D games getting completely obliterated. They've been around for awhile, and that won't change. Even as consoles, and portables get more, and more tech upgrades; 2D games will remain. There are several reasons for this.

First, there are certain formulas that only work in a 2D dimension; as opposed to a 3D adaptation. The Castlevania games are a perfect example of this. Konami has tried to successfully port the series into the 3D real, but haven't done so in the manner that it would make anyone actually want to play it.

Another great example of this would have to be the Sonic titles by Sega. There have been some 3D titles that have been decent, but let's be honest with ourselves. Had Sega stuck with the 2D formula; things would have turned out MUCH better in my opinion. Instead, we are forced to deal with motion-captured hedgehogs. That's no good.

Very few franchises have actually made a successful transition into 3D. Most of the titles that have made it; belong to Nintendo. Mario would have to be one of the few franchises that actually managed to pull through. Even then, fans have made it clear of what they want, and Nintendo eventually released New Super Mario Bros; a new iteration of Mario, and company.

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