Author Topic: Violence on the GCN...it's not seen enough! (Read 19227 times)

GrAyLaN · « **on:** April 07, 2004, 07:47:40 PM »

Proud to own a GameCube:

For the past couple of months I've been regreting passing down the PS2 and the X-Box
for Nintendo's latest platform, the GameCube. So far the releases for the GCN have been
kiddie games...Animal Crossing...Mario Kart...and so on. Don't take this the wrong way...
all the games are fun but only to a point. Eventually I'm demanding the violence. It's like being
strapped to a chair and being forced to watch Telettubies for a month with no end in site.
GAAH. Finally I got a break when Nintendo released True Crime: Streets of LA. I played the
ever loving crap out of that game and demanded more. Then there were the new releases like
Wario Ware Inc and another Mega Man Network game...I was believing that I'd have to
repeat the circle of games all over again to wait for a good 'ol violent one. While PS2 was
getting Resident Evil: Online I was getting Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker (also a good game,
but not as good as the RE series) and when X-Box was getting Mortal Combat: Deadly Alliance
I was getting previews for PikMin 2. It was looking grim. I may actual have to save my money
for an X-box or a PS2...and at the age of 15...that'll take a while. But there is hope yet...GCN
is getting some great new games out for the "Mature" audience. Examples: Metal Gear Solid:
Twin Snakes, Resident Evil 4, Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death and there are even rumors about
a True Crime sequel. I also heard that RE4 will be exclusive to the GCN...EXCLUSIVE! It's music
to my ears. And if by any chance somebody at Nintendo is reading this...please...PLEASE...bring
us some more mature games soon...the T for Teen and E for Everybody just aint cuttin' it.

~GrAyLaN

Also: Anybody else here think that changing RE4 from city to forest was a great idea? I thought it was!

ib2kool4u912 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2004, 07:58:11 PM »

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Originally posted by: GrAyLaN
While PS2 was
getting Resident Evil: Online I was getting Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker (also a good game,
but not as good as the RE series)

You do realize that currently there are 5 Resident evil games on the Gamecube right now, right? I wouldn't be too jealous of the PS2 Resident Evil situation.

Mario · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2004, 08:21:58 PM »

So the appearance of blood and gore enhances the gameplay experience for you? I don't understand. If running people over with cars and being entertained by the blood that pours out of the carcass is mature, then i guess i should go back to little school and take a maturity class, because i don't get it.

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and when X-Box was getting Mortal Combat: Deadly Alliance
I was getting previews for PikMin 2.

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance was also released on Nintendo GameCube at the same time as the Xbox and PS2 versions, and Pikmin 2 will be an incredible game.

Shift Key · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2004, 08:35:13 PM »

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Eventually I'm demanding the violence. It's like being strapped to a chair and being forced to watch Telettubies for a month with no end in site.

That is just hilarious. Would you like us to give you a pity Xbox because you made the choice to buy a Gamecube or just respond with comments regarding how GTA is much more realistic compared to SMS.
I really do not like to hear minors demanding more violent games. Its just not right. It only justifies the concern about the ratings system and how easily these games get into the hands of youngsters.
Not that I'm making an example of you (I have a little brother too who could echo these comments), but when the media goes on the "video games being responsible for kids turning to crime" witch-hunt, it crucifies lthe companies and developers behind the games, not the retailers who sell them.

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I was getting Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker (also a good game, but not as good as the RE series)

You didn't seem to hate it, so I'll suggest you get yourself one of the Zelda collector's disks - play Ocarina of Time - it's one of the all-time best all-time games

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the T for Teen and E for Everybody just aint cuttin' it.

So you judge by rating, not content? Brilliant idea, lets all buy Dual Heroes again and have brain damage from its horrible everything! Hurruh!

alvinaloy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2004, 09:36:31 PM »

I don't see what's the big deal about violent or mature games anyway. Unless you're one who gets a thrill out of breaking the 'rules' by buying/playing a mature game when you're still a minor.

But anyway, don't go red-eyed. Just go get a Xbox or a PS2 to complement your Gamecube then.

Mario · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:18:37 PM »

Or buy a PC.

Oh wait...

akdaman1 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:19:52 PM »

Cut the guy some slack. He may have rolled himself there a few times but I sorta see what he means.

He wants a game where if you show it off to your mates you wont get bagged.

He wants more realistic/mature games on the cube. It has its share but on a ratio to ratio basis its not enough.

Heres a few suggestions on what to look forward too :

True Crimes 2
Far Cry ( possibly )
Geist ( This seems like an AWSOME game )
Killer 7 ( nuff said )
RE 4
Baten Kaitos
Tales of Symphonia ( I know the gfx are cartoonish but from what I hear its very mature )
VJ 2 ( bound to be an Awsome game )
Splinter Cell 2
WWE day of Reckoning

There are more but I cant be screwd naming them.

Bloodworth · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:20:19 PM »

I'm sorry, but if you're complaining about Nintendo's line-up, you're just uninformed.

On the one hand, Nintendo's own games have always had a cheery attitude (you don't have to be a kid to enjoy a game with a bright or happy theme) with a few exceptions in series like Metroid and Fire Emblem. Even the Wars series is cheery. So really, you should have known better if cheery titles turn you off.

On the other hand you have plenty of second and third parties putting out more mature content. You may have to look online for games like Red Faction II or Prince of Persia, but there are plenty of them on the system. -- Heck my girlfriend is playing Splinter Cell right now.

akdaman1 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:23:22 PM »

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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
I'm sorry, but if you're complaining about Nintendo's line-up, you're just uninformed.

On the one hand, Nintendo's own games have always had a cheery attitude (you don't have to be a kid to enjoy a game with a bright or happy theme) with a few exceptions in series like Metroid and Fire Emblem. Even the Wars series is cheery. So really, you should have known better if cheery titles turn you off.

On the other hand you have plenty of second and third parties putting out more mature content. You may have to look online for games like Red Faction II or Prince of Persia, but there are plenty of them on the system. -- Heck my girlfriend is playing Splinter Cell right now.

Done well my friend. I was just about to edit for Metroid and Fire Emblem.

Bloodworth · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:26:27 PM »

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when X-Box was getting Mortal Combat: Deadly Alliance

Wait, that's on GameCube too. You need to do some research boy. I get the feeling you've been shopping for games at Sam Goody or something. Don't complain about not being able to get your fix if you won't look for the games.

GrAyLaN · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:33:01 PM »

lol. Woah, this thing got alot of responses for a few hours of sitting here. I wanna' clear something up...I don't like games just because of the "spurting blood". I usually like a game based on crime where you're on the side of the law...like in True Crime (well, if you play it right). Also, most of the Resident Evil titles that were released for the GCN were just like the PSone versions I already owned

...didn't find that out 'till I bought RE2. I thought they were going to improve the graphics...but it was just like my other one. It was dissapointing. And I do play all those other games too (Zelda, AC, The Sims, RPG's...so on...so on...). Oh, and while I'm typing, if anybody has any tips for getting the GCN version of The Sims: Bustin' Out codes to work...PLEASE TELL ME. I've been entering the same code over and over...it's doing no good either. Later.

-GrAyLaN

GrAyLaN · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:36:25 PM »

Topic Reply for Bloodworth:

When did Deadly Alliance get released for the GCN!? I feel ripped off...non of the places 'round here have it!

Bloodworth · « **Reply #12 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:41:03 PM »

I'm pretty sure it came out right about the same time. Fall of 2002.

Bloodworth · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:42:04 PM »

http://www.planetgamecube.com/games.cfm?action=profile&id=250

Oh and here's our games list sorted by rating, if you like:
http://www.planetgamecube.com/games.cfm?order=RatingSymbol

GrAyLaN · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:50:15 PM »

Hey thanx man. It's hard to find good games around here. I have alot of stores but they all carry the same stuff. It's kinda' depressing. There's always eBay though. But I'm not all too good with waiting. Thanx again for the links.

Shift Key · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:57:36 PM »

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Originally posted by akdaman1:
He wants a game where if you show it off to your mates you wont get bagged.

If that's his problem, he needs to get some different friends.

GrAyLaN · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2004, 11:03:11 PM »

lol. Yeah, I don't buy MATURE games to show off to my friends.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #17 on:** April 08, 2004, 03:11:16 AM »

I showed off Super Monkey Ball. Everyone got hooked on Monkey Mini-Golf. *_*

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #18 on:** April 08, 2004, 04:02:22 AM »

OMG NEED VIOLENCE!

Meh...RE is the only "mature" game that is worth anything to me at the moment...

Aretak · « **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2004, 04:20:48 AM »

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Originally posted by: Bill
Meh...RE is the only "mature" game that is worth anything to me at the moment...

I'm just going to pretend that you mentioned Eternal Darkness as well.

The Omen · « **Reply #20 on:** April 08, 2004, 07:23:18 AM »

At that age , his friends will bust his chop about anything different. Just deal with it.

I find it funny that so called mature games=immature gamers. My friends are all in their late twenties and early thirties, and we all play Nintendo games, having grown up on the NES and SNES. I guess when you get older, you care a lot less about what people say or think..

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #21 on:** April 08, 2004, 07:24:34 AM »

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Originally posted by: Aretak
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Originally posted by: Bill
Meh...RE is the only "mature" game that is worth anything to me at the moment...

I'm just going to pretend that you mentioned Eternal Darkness as well.

I just didn't like ED's gameplay that much...*shock*...But I loved the story, so it's all good! ^_^

Ian Sane · « **Reply #22 on:** April 08, 2004, 07:28:36 AM »

"When did Deadly Alliance get released for the GCN!? I feel ripped off...non of the places 'round here have it!"

My local Toys 'R' Us has tons of copies of that game in the bargain bin. Though "bargain" to them means $10 off and they wonder why they haven't cleared them out yet.

I've found that the Cube lineup actually has a LOT of 'non-kiddy' games. Sure Nintendo releases a lot of family friendly stuff but the amount of third party "kiddy" titles is actually quite low. Most third party games I see in stores are rated 'T' or higher. Most "kiddy" games this gen are on the PS2 or GBA. There aren't as many 'M' rated Cube titles but 'M' rated titles on any console has become more rare these days. Publishers have realized the 'T' is the ideal rating for selling to a wide audience and thus more games are designed to fit that rating. Anyway the Cube does have a pretty decent lineup of "mature" content, Nintendo just hasn't marketed that image at all. If they didn't promote PURPLE as the main colour and marketed their own mature titles better they wouldn't have a "kiddy" image. For the N5 if Nintendo makes it look sleek and techy and markets it better it could easily be more popular even with a similar lineup of titles.

kennyb27 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 08, 2004, 08:50:08 AM »

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If they didn't promote PURPLE as the main colour and marketed their own mature titles better they wouldn't have a "kiddy" image.

Now, now. It's Indigo not purple.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #24 on:** April 08, 2004, 09:27:25 AM »

The color dilemma is the silliest one ever...It's like people think, "OMG It's purple! Girly color! OMG Don't want to have my cool friends think I'm ***!" It's a person's insecurity that hurts Nintendo, not Nintendo's choice of color...

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Author Topic: Violence on the GCN...it's not seen enough! (Read 19227 times)