Comments on: The Drive to Revisit the Past at the Expense of the Future /2014/02/13/the-drive-to-revisit-the-past-at-the-expense-of-the-future/ Play, Share, Unite! Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:24:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.com/ By: Week in Review: 2/15/14 | Stay-At-Home Gaming /2014/02/13/the-drive-to-revisit-the-past-at-the-expense-of-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-3461 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 04:43:34 +0000 /?p=2142#comment-3461 […] /2014/02/13/the-drive-to-revisit-the-past-at-the-expense-of-the-future/ […]

]]> By: cary /2014/02/13/the-drive-to-revisit-the-past-at-the-expense-of-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-3446 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 16:55:33 +0000 /?p=2142#comment-3446 Can’t argue with you there. Though, the point you make about certain games should be preserved, it makes me wonder why Nintendo didn’t remake Ocarina of Time instead (or even Majora’s Mask). I get that Wind Waker works in HD, but Ocarina of Time is far and away much more beloved than Wind Waker.

P. S. My goodness, do I have to play Shadow of Colossus sometime soon. It just keeps coming up everywhere. It’s got to be a sign!

]]> By: cary /2014/02/13/the-drive-to-revisit-the-past-at-the-expense-of-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-3445 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 16:49:54 +0000 /?p=2142#comment-3445 I have heard very good things about KH 1.5 HD Remix; and you’re right, if the new game adds to what the older game set forth, then that makes it worth it. That’s supposed to be the case with Fable Anniversary, but I’m still not convinced I absolutely need it.

]]> By: gimmgp /2014/02/13/the-drive-to-revisit-the-past-at-the-expense-of-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-3443 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:52:19 +0000 /?p=2142#comment-3443 It’s a tough choice, deciding what to play. I understand the notion of trying to only focus on new games, since the general idea should be that what is fresh should learn and build from the past. But when I look out at all of the mess of new games and tech, so many of them seem redundant and stagnant. There is a reason that certain games get re-released: these are the pinnacles of design that should be preserved and studied.

While piles of generic shooters and bland action games get pumped out every year with a shiny coat of paint, there are some solid HD upgrades that should not be ignored. Oh sure, I have played Shadow of the Colossus plenty of times, but I still bought the PS3 version. Playing an upgraded version was a combination of warm fuzzy gaming and seeing the sort of game that is lacking in modern offerings. It may be taking time away from playing a brand new game, but I come away from the experience with a better idea of what sort of creative design could be applied to a modern title.

Long story short, don’t ignore these updated versions of beloved titles just to “stay current.” Sometimes it’s better to look back to improve the future.

]]> By: Hatm0nster /2014/02/13/the-drive-to-revisit-the-past-at-the-expense-of-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-3434 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 01:46:42 +0000 /?p=2142#comment-3434 I generally tend to stay away from HD re-releases. Not that I don’t like to replay games (quite the opposite actually) but I don’t see the merit in spending money on a slightly prettier version of something I already have when, as you said, there plenty out there that’s new for me spend my time and money on.

There are exceptions however. HD Re-releases, are very much worth it when they add new things. I got “Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD ReMix” for exactly that reason. It’s not just a graphical upscale, it’s the “Final Mix” version that was previously never released outside of Japan, plus re-orchestrated music. New enemies, new cutscenes, new boss, and it all looked incredible! Totally worth it!

Got Wind Waker too. It looks awesome and the new additions are nice (there’s a sail that doubles your speed and does away with changing wind direction) but it’s not as worth it. I’m not sure if I’d recommend buying it.

]]> By: DYUNGX NIGERIA /2014/02/13/the-drive-to-revisit-the-past-at-the-expense-of-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-3430 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 19:25:01 +0000 /?p=2142#comment-3430 Reblogged this on DYUNGX NIGERIA.

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