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QuantumSparkles@sh.itjust.works 5 weeks agoI normally agree with you but Naughty Dog has a good enough track record that I’m not worried. But yes in principle I do absolutely hate the trend
mohab@piefed.social 5 weeks ago
I was I gonna say "Yeah, they have a good track recors making playable movies." But that's not fair to Jak and Crash.
Still, they haven't made anything with interesting gameplay since like 2004.
CaptDust@sh.itjust.works 5 weeks ago
I recently played uncharted 4, can confirm there is a lot of interesting gameplay mixed with the mastercrafted, often interactive, cut scenes.
I swear people are confusing naughty dog with another dev or something, their worst game is still more fun than 90% of other studio’s best.
mohab@piefed.social 5 weeks ago
It's all relative. Mediocre is still better than garbage, but not necessarily interesting or innovative. It's just "fine" because the whole point of the gameplay in these games is to progress the narrative forward. Mastery is rarely, if ever, required and gameplay depth is of no interest.
You ignore all of that and start comparing their catalog to Ubisoft pumping out generic trash for years (NGL that Prince of Persia game is sick though) and you get a much brighter picture that doesn't necessarily take all important factors into account.
Personally, I play games for the hyper engagement they offer, which I expect from hobbies and cannot get from film or literature. Stories, on the other hand, I can find elsewhere, so I don't necessarily care for them that much in games.
Again, it's all relative.
CaptDust@sh.itjust.works 5 weeks ago
If narrative driven games aren’t your cup of tea there’s nothing wrong saying that, but writing off the extensive gameplay provided in naughty dog games is silly. I think your take would be better directed at something like Metal Gear Solid, that actually locks you in for hour long non-interactive cut scenes.