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What killed the Arcade for you?
Malenko:
--- Quote from: CCM on May 01, 2011, 01:42:33 am ---Do you really expect people to read all of that... :dizzy:
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we never read it.
Necro:
This time you actually should...he makes a few good points. I'll actually read some of his rants in a different light now. :)
Vigo:
X2 usually makes good points, even when I disagree. He just gets a D- on presentation since it can be a real chore to sift through his ramblings. Last time I attempted, he went into the physics of making love on a trampoline and how it relates to a quality arcade button. :dizzy:
Anyway, I did read the Robotron part of his post, which I kinda agree with; that many 90's arcade goers would snub Robotron in favor of smash TV, and even though Robotron is a better game, players would not know since they don't give it a fair shake. The only difference is that I still see Smash TV as a very good game as well, especially since it is multiplayer and the theme is very unique. Also, unlike Robotron, Smash TV does not make you want to punch the arcade cabinet with your face. :banghead:
Donkbaca:
I like smash TV better
Xiaou2:
Thanks Necro.
But to be fair, I do still like Smash TV. Its just that if I want to play a game that is Robotron-esc... its going to be Robotron +95% of the time. Much like how Id play Asteroids Deluxe +98% more than Blasteriods (or any other Asteroid clone. Though, admittedly... the David Lee Roth asteroids is awesome for a few laughs & fun ;D )
And while Smash does have 2 player simultaneous, Its still more fun to me to play with my friends in 2 player alternation with Robotron. Each watching the other pull off insane escapes in succession... egging each other on.
I do like Smash concept, its quirky funny gameshow host, the prize pickups, powerups, and most importantly, seeing players get blown out of the screen from a landmine...
But anyone who spends more than an hour playing Robotron (with the proper Wico 8way leaf sticks), who really gets to understand how it plays, the little tricks, and ability to get past like 9 stages.. will always choose Robotron for their future Adrenalin packed fix.
If only Smash was made with smaller characters, better AI, and more balanced difficulty.. it would have potential to dethrone the champ. (ohh, and limited continues too)
Donkbaca is Obviously one of those 90s gamers who is stuck in his ways... and too afraid of being proven wrong about Smash being the worse game ;)
Its ok though, cause there are countless others who will give it a fair shake, be enlightened, and have superior enjoyment as a result.
--- Quote ---Smash TV does not make you want to punch the arcade cabinet with your face.
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Heh. For me, I dont get angry when I lose... with exception to something like Rtype, which sets you back underpowered at the set point of an impossible level. (impossible for my skill level at least)
For me, you take the extreme highs of the constant "WIN" of survival, with the higher stress levels and crushing defeats.
Without it, such as with smash... it just gets boring after a while, so you walk away cause you really just dont care or desire to play anymore. Its like driving a Bus -vs- driving a Ferrari. One is a means to get somewhere... while one is a real memorable experience filled with a lot of close calls, stories, and blood pumping adrenalized fun.
Gauntlet w/ 4 players is sort like that too. It starts off being fun and interesting... but eventually it just become a boring 'job' of a game. With infinite continues and limited challenge... it lifelessly fizzles out. Even the later 3d remakes of it didnt really improve upon its standings much.
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