Poll: Does gore make a game good?

[ZeroMachine]

It doesn't effect me at all in a positive or negative fashion.

But I've definitely seen people shy away from games because of gore that I've seen people flock to them because of it.

So I'd say, if anything, intense gore is a bad idea for a game.

 

[Smooth Operator]

My question was "does gore make a game good" not "how do I think logically about something I find illogical". ninja gaiden was an example in order to give my question some impact
I appreciate your opinion, just try not to be so condescending next time .

No you tried to put a sneaky rant to discredit peoples valid complaints into the simple sounding thread, and every time you try to pull that I will be condescending.
Next time I may even mock, mark my words boy!

 

[Nouw]

I feel the gore is something that sort of helps define Ninja Gaiden so I'm a little disappointed to see it go. So basically, context.

Gore in Pacman? Pointless.
Gore in Dawn of War? Yes please.

 

[A.A.K]

I reckon that any game with some form of combat or what-have-you, needs to have a certain level of gore. What it would logically need to be, would be dependent on the game.
Ninja Gaiden, needs gore. Just doesn't feel right without it.

If enemies weren't ripped in half in Darksiders, bleed in Saints Row or explode in Gears of War, the game just wouldn't be as enjoyable...


In my opinion at least.

 

[Baron von Blitztank]

Gore itself doesn't make a good game, but depending on the game itself gore can improve it.

 

[Scarim Coral]

No. I have played many games that are good and have no gore what so ever.

 

[Sam Warrior]

I personally think a bit of gore to add to the sense of immersion is good but these days where were getting towards photorealism I don't think its wise or needed.

 

[Grufflenark]

Gore doesn't make a game better.

It doesn't make a game worse either unless its massively overdone/bad.

 

[KnightOfHearts]

My question was "does gore make a game good" not "how do I think logically about something I find illogical". ninja gaiden was an example in order to give my question some impact
I appreciate your opinion, just try not to be so condescending next time .

No you tried to put a sneaky rant to discredit peoples valid complaints into the simple sounding thread, and every time you try to pull that I will be condescending.
Next time I may even mock, mark my words boy!

You shall pay for discrediting the intentions of my post!

*slaps your in the face with a glove*

I challenge you to a duel!!!

 

[KnightOfHearts]

no, gore dose not a good game make, since there have been alot that try and use gore to cover up for the games deficiency's

now, about these concerns of yours .....

- Only one weapon
- Upgrades are dependant on story progression as opposed to paying for them with the games currency

what? only one weapon .... and .... no 'upgrades' that aren't scripted ..... >.> off to a wonder start ....

- Apparently no demonic enemies

o.0 what? there's been demon's in Ninja Giaden since the fruggen 8-bit days, what the hell is the crap

- Downgraded difficulty

-.- oh so it'll be playable now? good to know

They will apparently offer pervious weapons (hopefully Kitetsu) as dlc.

I is not being happy about dis

 

[Lunar Templar]

They will apparently offer pervious weapons (hopefully Kitetsu) as dlc.

I is not being happy about dis

.......
-.- wow.... get the arrogant prick that thinks hes god back on the team, least the games sound fun when you was around

 

[Guy from the 80's]

The first time I could view in 3rd person, slow motion the head of a super mutant come straight off in Fallout3 was very rewarding. I suspect it would have been slightly less rewarding had all that gore not been there.

The extra gore if done correctly can work as a punchline or a take that you bastard statement.

 

[daveman247]

As psychotic as it sounds YES! For some genres...

Fighting and shooters i would say. A powerful weapon/ blow should have some sort of feedback.

It can also make bad games good. Such as the recent splatterhouse game.


Mortal Kombat and gears wouldnt be the same without it.


Whats more satisfying? A bit of ragdoll/ canned animation. Or blowing your opponant into a thousand pieces?

 

[Elementary - Dear Watson]

Sometimes if a game doesn't have gore then it is pretty hard to tell at times whether your attacks are actually being effective... and sometimes it is a bit unnerving shooting and killing people who don't bleed... very odd!

 

[Kungfu_Teddybear]

Depends how it's handled and what type of game it is. For example, I liked the gore in Dragon Age: Origins, but then in Dragon Age II I thought the gore was just handled poorly and completely stupid. The way enemies burst into a puddle of blood after hitting them with a strong attack just looked dumb.

But then gore would look kind of silly in say Mario or Sonic. So yeah, depends on the game and how it's handled.

 

[Rule Britannia]

If it's in multiplayer then to me it's that much more stopping squeakers from getting the game

 

[F'Angus]

Hmm...good question.

It really all depends on the game. I mean Oddworld might not be as fun if I couldn't possess Sligs and walk them into meat grinders.

 

[EternalFacepalm]

I chose "Jemima puddle duck." Why? Because in some games, gore does actually make it good - or at least, better. For me it's not really a yes/no question.

Think of Hammerfight. It's a relatively obscure indie game, but I can say that it feels really good to play. Like,really good. Why? Because the combat is so meaty, due to all the feedback you get - feedback being mostly gore. Some games are improved vastly due to gore, even though it sounds silly.

 

[Troublesome Lagomorph]

To answer your question: Soldier of Fortune: Double Helix and Soldier of Fortune: Payback.
Enough said.

 

[Nyaoku]

I like it as long as it's not overdone. I'd like to see more gore in Halo for example but some games focus on nothing but the gore, causing them to become lackluster over time when the lack of effort starts to show through the blood.