Capcom/Namco Crossovers Will Push Fighting Genre Forwards, Says Developers
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They can make more money that way, silly.Eric the Orange said:
I'm not really interested. Although I like the odd whoever-hits-first-juggle-a-thon of Tekken every now and then, and am a huge fan of Street Fighter for proper matches... I don't think the two should mix.
It's like mixing Guilty Gear with Virtua Fighter.
Maybe it's just me, but I have never been excited by these tag team events, probably because I never get attached to any of the characters in fighting games. I mean, how can you when their characters are more or less locked up in the manual and completely irrelevant to the games?
I think there's a lot they can do to move the genre forward, they've been glued to this "arcade fighter" appeal for so long. That works for multiplayer and stuff but i'd like to see some funky single player modes ^_^
Be nice to see what they come up with anyway, i've been playing quite a lot of fighting games recently xD
Be nice to see what they come up with anyway, i've been playing quite a lot of fighting games recently xD
Interesting, however I thought "Tekken 6" was something of a disaster for the company. I could have sworn that Namco claimed to be losing money (or making a lot less than expected) due to a couple of key titles underperforming. Going by their releases at the time those two titles were "Tekken 6" and "Dynasy Warriors Gundam 2".
Also I'll be honest in saying that while the sales seem to have been decent, probably due to the name, it seems to me that the reaction to both of the "Stret Fighter IV" games have been somewhat mixed, especially given the way they have handled DLC.
What's more when you get past all of that (which I could be wrong on, I'm going by observation and what people seem to have been saying) I'm not sure if you can "move the genere forward" while doing crossover games that are both at the same time claiming to maintain the purity of one series game structure (ie one game playing like Street Fighter, the other like Tekken), you can't "push things forward" and "retain purity" at the same time to be entirely honest. It seems to me like they are firing a shotgun loaded with buzz words so they can claim anything they want down the pipe.
Don't get me wrong, the crossovers are not a bad idea, I'm plenty interested. On the other hand I don't think fighting games are a genere that need much in the way of innovation, they are almost zen-like in their perfection, sort of like JRPGs, every time someone tries to add stuff to the mix it doesn't add to the genere. This is why you see so many fighting games with gimmicks that are touted as being "revolutionary" and then only stick around for one installment (assuming of course it's not an attempt to start a fighting game franchise that dies instantly).
Also I'll be honest in saying that while the sales seem to have been decent, probably due to the name, it seems to me that the reaction to both of the "Stret Fighter IV" games have been somewhat mixed, especially given the way they have handled DLC.
What's more when you get past all of that (which I could be wrong on, I'm going by observation and what people seem to have been saying) I'm not sure if you can "move the genere forward" while doing crossover games that are both at the same time claiming to maintain the purity of one series game structure (ie one game playing like Street Fighter, the other like Tekken), you can't "push things forward" and "retain purity" at the same time to be entirely honest. It seems to me like they are firing a shotgun loaded with buzz words so they can claim anything they want down the pipe.
Don't get me wrong, the crossovers are not a bad idea, I'm plenty interested. On the other hand I don't think fighting games are a genere that need much in the way of innovation, they are almost zen-like in their perfection, sort of like JRPGs, every time someone tries to add stuff to the mix it doesn't add to the genere. This is why you see so many fighting games with gimmicks that are touted as being "revolutionary" and then only stick around for one installment (assuming of course it's not an attempt to start a fighting game franchise that dies instantly).
I kinda know what you mean. Not even close to one another. I like Street Fighter(Not as much as a Vs Capcom game) And I hate Tekken with a passion. So it's gonna be a slow paced fighting game. Sorry, I prefer a fast paced Vs Capcom game. Sorry Capcom, I won't be buying this game either.Mornelithe said:
As much of a fighting game fan as I am, I actually have to agree with this to some extent. It's really rather sad because, in Tekken at least, most of the characters really do have pretty pronounced character and there is a ton of backstory and intrigue between them. They've had 6 games and a couple of side games to create and grow these characters and plotlines to the point where it's in many cases a tangled mess even a long time comic or anime fan would need a fold out map to figure out. And yet, once you actually start up the game (especially if you're going right into a 2P VS mode) all of that goes out the window until/if you hit an ending movie.ArmorArmadillo said:
The only fighters I can recall that really even tried to mix standard game play and storyline/character were the Street Fighter Alpha series where they had rival and storyline battles.. but even those were limited to a couple of fights in the Arcade mode per character, and other characters you fought who maybe had major feuds or rivalries didn't acknowledge them at all.
Well, if you want funky single player modes in your fighting games, you really don't have to look further than Tekken. Of course, I won't guarantee you that they're actually great to play.. but they are funky.Dexiro said:
I was just thinking about cool story modes with rpg elements that ease you into the game, stuff like thatStriderShinryu said:Well, if you want funky single player modes in your fighting games, you really don't have to look further than Tekken. Of course, I won't guarantee you that they're actually great to play.. but they are funky.Dexiro said:
Kind of like how racing games work! Win tournaments and random events, spend money on aesthetic changes or new moves/upgrades/characters. I think it'd be nice.
I'm not sure what Tekken has really. Haven't played any of those games since Tekken 3, was never much for the characters. I prefer games like BlazBlue where the characters are bursting with personality xD
Time to change your avatar then buddy.Mornelithe said:
Me? I'm just waiting for Ms Pacman to make an appearance in a Streetfighter game.
I have the feeling that the one that plays like Street Fighter will sell much better than the one that plays like Tekken.
But I can't wait. With SF IV, MvC3, SFxT & TxSF, and the new MK.... it's looking like we're witnessing the rebirth of the fighter genre as we speak.
But I can't wait. With SF IV, MvC3, SFxT & TxSF, and the new MK.... it's looking like we're witnessing the rebirth of the fighter genre as we speak.
This year started with the excellent Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Then with the improved Super Street Fighter 4, Then BlazBlue Continuum Shift. The Fighting Game Genre is backJohnnyallstar said:
Too soon to tell...
I never liked the genre anyways, but one game I really loved was BlazBlue...
I never liked the genre anyways, but one game I really loved was BlazBlue...