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"Megaman 9 may save video games!"

July 10, 2008 in Blog comments 23

J. Parish of Gamespite.net has written an article as to why he thinks Megaman 9 "may save video games". It's not because it will have super-realistic graphics, or cutting-edge gameplay, or an epic plot that may drown in it's own complexity.
Capcom simply want to make a good game that will please fans, and that is something Parish thinks many game developers have forgotten.
As he said: "The best available technology isn't always the right technology." And while it's good that there are developers out there who want to push consoles further and further, sometimes it's nice to take a step back and have some good ol' fashioned simplistic fun.

Mega Man 9 may save video games.

There's certainly no guarantee that gamers will embrace MM9's regressive design, of course. Maybe it'll flop hard! The important thing is that Capcom's taking the chance, and in doing so sending out a clear statement to the gamers and designers alike: The best available technology isn't always the right technology.
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  • 0
    bbb7002004 Jul 10, 08
    I totally agree with this article, nice find Gothic Girl.
  • 0
    Bale Fire* Jul 10, 08
    Oh yeah Mega Man has been the real pinnacle of the videogame industry lately [/sarcasm]

    All game series aim to please the fans to some point or another or they wouldn't sell would they?
    • 0
      Akira_EX* Jul 10, 08
      That's not the point.

      Mega Man 9 represents a step back from the complexities of current-gen, back to something more simpler and pure.
      • 0
        MusiKon Jul 10, 08
        But we've seen that plenty of times on XBLA/PSN/WiiWare and the portables.
        • 0
          bbb7002004 Jul 10, 08
          But never to this extreme of a degree.
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    McClubbin Jul 10, 08
    I agree with Capcom's move a 100%. Everybody's so obsessed with graphics and making the most out of the available technology, that they become engrossed in the visual aspect. I can just imagine people trashing the game and saying "lol look at that game, it looks like one of them gameboy games." But, I think by keeping the graphics simple, Capcom can concentrate on something that's crucial to making good games; the gameplay, itself. Congratulations Capcom for keepin' it real.
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    Deathsythe Jul 10, 08
    quote Akira_EX
    Mega Man 9 represents a step back from the complexities of current-gen, back to something more simpler and pure.

    I couldn't have said it better myself. Gaming doesn't always have to be about the most realistic graphics, or the most realistic AI. Gaming is about fun, pure and simple.

  • 2
    Drogo Baggins Jul 10, 08
    Goddamnit, they need to make another MegaMan Legends game!!!!!

    Those were my third favorite games for the PS1 second to RE1/2/3 and MGS1...

    MegaMan Legends 3 on the next-gen consoles would own my soul...
    • 1
      Zero and X Jul 11, 08
      I agree 100%, but I am still happy about MM9
      • 0
        Mario_1 Aug 28, 08
        Legends is my favourite Mega Man series ever. God, those awesome classic-looking robots, underground missions, exploring and excavating... We need more games like that.
  • 0
    Fishlock Jul 10, 08
    WOO HOO!!!

    now make a sequal to Dynamite Headdy
  • 0
    Big A2 Jul 11, 08
    The problem is, how many modern day gamers will be put off from Mega Man 9 because of it's graphics?
    • 0
      Drogo Baggins Jul 11, 08
      98.5%

      So what? The 1.5% of people who aren't going to be put off by the graphics are going to enjoy the hell out of MegaMan 9.

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    BlackLabel Jul 11, 08
    Oh god atleast pick a better game to rest the entire uture of video gaming on, maybe a slightly safer bet like Fallout 3 or even Gears of War 2 not Megaman 9 which is a sequel to a series that is a shell of what it used to be.
    • 0
      Mario_1 Aug 28, 08
      Because the MM series has old classic roots to go back to. Gears doesn't, and Fallout... Maybe just a little.
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    Seproth Jul 11, 08
    Yeah, *bleep* engrossing storylines, lets drop everything that made gaming a legitimate adult entertainment medium, and go back to when people who played were ridiculed......good plan

    Good for them for rebooting their shitty brand(talking about the megaman battle network games. and that awful cartoon series) to make it what it once was. Just don't act like your a messiah of gaming who will return us to happier times. Some of us like what games are doing today. Arrogant bastards.
    • 0
      Seeker X Aug 29, 08
      This being a Nintendo affiliated thing, it's no surprise retro games are being praised...hell it's like everyone's still stuck in the S/NES era. Though I do have a problem with people saying Retro > Next Gen like it's a fact.
  • 1
    Remino52 Jul 12, 08
    I completely agree. It is always nice to play a classic game every once in a while.
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    The Hazard Jul 13, 08
    I'm just asking myself if they needed to go THAT far back in graphics, to SNES-looking screens? I mean, Megaman games on PS1 were quite exquisite, surely that could've done the job, but.. whatever, I'm sure their goal will be that much better. Props to them for attempting this... I guess.
    • 0
      Mario_1 Aug 28, 08
      No, not SNES. It's NES graphics, which are even more classic.
    • 0
      Big A2 Aug 29, 08
      Yes, they do need to go that far back.
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    Big A2 Jul 14, 08
    HEY WAIT A MINUTE! With MegaMan 9 being on a three current gen consoles, I think it might be enough to bring fanboys around the world together at last.
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    Seproth Aug 29, 08
    Why was this never archived?

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