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When I was young, the games that I always enjoyed the most were the ones that had the most to do. Multiple game modes, unlockables, sandbox environments, things to collect, split screen multiplayer, etc. Games in the PS2 era especially seemed to have a heavy focus on stuffing the disc full of fun things to do.
For example the NCAA football games of the time were loaded with content. Play as mascots? Sure. Become a college football player and hang out in your dorm, take tests, and go to practice? Of course you can do that. Relive the 30 most iconic moments in college football history and change the outcomes if you please? Take over any FBS or FCS school as head coach and build their program through recruiting and coaching? Yep do that too.
This is one example, but it goes for all types of games. Compare Sonic Adventure 2 Battle's mission mode, unlockables, chao garden, and multiplayer to the modern sonic offerings. Compare DBZ Boudokai Tenkaichi 3s 100+ characters to the current gen games.
My point is, what is the reason for this change? It's not like the core gameplay of many series has improved by removing focus from extras. You could argue DLC, but in many cases the DLC doesn't add close to the amount of content that some of these old games had. Anyway, let me know your thoughts on this
For example the NCAA football games of the time were loaded with content. Play as mascots? Sure. Become a college football player and hang out in your dorm, take tests, and go to practice? Of course you can do that. Relive the 30 most iconic moments in college football history and change the outcomes if you please? Take over any FBS or FCS school as head coach and build their program through recruiting and coaching? Yep do that too.
This is one example, but it goes for all types of games. Compare Sonic Adventure 2 Battle's mission mode, unlockables, chao garden, and multiplayer to the modern sonic offerings. Compare DBZ Boudokai Tenkaichi 3s 100+ characters to the current gen games.
My point is, what is the reason for this change? It's not like the core gameplay of many series has improved by removing focus from extras. You could argue DLC, but in many cases the DLC doesn't add close to the amount of content that some of these old games had. Anyway, let me know your thoughts on this