Coke versus Pepsi, boxers versus briefs, and now, casual versus hardcore. Is this gaming divide warranted, or is there a simple solution to the problem? http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/ [i] Man this is a great article. And it can open alot of more gamers eyes. These types of articles should get featured more.[/i] http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/#comment_700954 http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/ Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:40:57 GMT [p]First of all, I do think there is a need to sub genre genres (if that makes sense??). And what I mean is a genre is define by it's gameplay. Some people call Metroid Prime a FPS. That is completely wrong. The Metroid (series) have always been about exploration and platforming thus classifying it as an adventure. Prime heavily relies on that. Retro Studios just happens to to put the player behind the Visor and well of course there's shooting, she has a freaking cannon on her arm. But the gameplay does not revolve around shooting everything in sight in a linear gameplay thus classifying it a First Person Adventure. Same goes for Tales of... series. Tales of... have never been turned based which is what everyone knows what a RPG is thus it's an Action-RPG.[/p] [p]Personally, I don't even think gamers should classify themselves as "hardcore". If you ask any gamer why they consider themselves "hardcore", you'll get the same similar response, they play the same damn type of genre over and over and over and over. That's not hardcore, that's just lack of taste. Same goes for casual. Have you ever played Harvest Moon? That is the most care intensive game EVER! That and Animal Crossing. Some party game require intensive skill. Play Mario Party with friends and who are skilled and it's an all out mayhem to out do each other. I don't know why people differentiate themselves.[/p] http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/#comment_701872 http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 07:34:09 GMT Thanks, DGeneral! I appreciate the encouragement! Blackbolt: Agreed. I think you hit the nail on the head. While it is OK to classify games based on genres and gameplay, perhaps gamers are the ones who are at fault for classifying themselves based on the kind of games they play. I don't believe playing FPS after FPS and not opening yourself up to other experiences is hardcore in the least. I'd say the same about dedicated role-playing gamers. While RPGs are typically very long and completing them requires a fair amount of time, it's unfair to call them "hardcore", seeing as how a game like Mario Kart is harder to master and a something along the lines of a Doom or Quake game is harder to play. I'm all for categorizing games based on what you actually do in the game. Metroid Prime was an excellent example. Emphasis on exploration is what made the series a "First-person adventure". You don't need to be an FPS enthusiast to play it. Neither do you have to be a big fan of adventure games. It's a title that caters to a broader range of consumers. http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/#comment_702050 http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 09:58:07 GMT I never looked at it that way. My eyes have been open. But does it really matter whats causal and whats not, all i want to do( and i think all any of us want to do) is have fun, play some games and have some good times. All these classification of games are just too much. I pretty much pay no attention to them, while people say i'm an FPS gamer, i'm a RPG gamer, i say i'm a gamer. http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/#comment_707311 http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:23:47 GMT good read. http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/#comment_707335 http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:44:33 GMT Casual or hardcore, I don't care. I just want to have fun! http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/#comment_707412 http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:48:09 GMT there is no such thing as a casual game for me....changing discs is not "easy to jump into" LMAO!!! and harvest moon rocks!!!!! and i'm a hardcore gamer...why? because gaming is one of my favourite things to do!!! that's what a hardcore gamer and casual gamer is to me...people who enjoy games but play them occasionally..and people who play them consistantly http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/#comment_716272 http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/ Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:32:36 GMT [quote] LMG Posted at: 08/07/07 at 10:23 AM PST I never looked at it that way. My eyes have been open. But does it really matter whats causal and whats not, all i want to do( and i think all any of us want to do) is have fun, play some games and have some good times. All these classification of games are just too much. I pretty much pay no attention to them, while people say i'm an FPS gamer, i'm a RPG gamer, i say i'm a gamer. [/quote] exactly! i'm a gamer! and a random note: playing games with friends is always FUNNEST! i mean...me and my cousin spent hours playing motorstorm taking turns.....it was SO fun!! we got into big rigs and ran over motorbikers!!! http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/#comment_716273 http://www.games.net/blog/31013/the-calamity-of-casual-games/ Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:34:09 GMT