Comments on: Role-Playing Potential On Wii

By: Ishaan

Ishaan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:48:10 +0000

What James said.

I think the reason NOA is releasing these numbers — and we all know how secretive Nintendo tends to be — is to encourage the idea that the installbase DOES consist of more than soccer moms and little kids etc etc.

So, yea, while the numbers don't say “Wii owners love RPGs more than other console owners,” they do show that Wii owners like RPGs just like everyone else. Personally, I think having numbers like these are fantastic and would be great for all three systems.

By: Ishaan

Ishaan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:48:10 +0000

What James said.

By: James

James — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:04:09 +0000

It just means that there are people actually buying the games and spending a decent amount of time with them, thus not all Wii gamers are “casual” gamers looking for 10 minutes sport fixes

By: Jenni

Jenni — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:31:23 +0000

I agree with pressstart.

While the original Japanese is nice, sometimes I don't want to read subtitles.

By: NickyD

NickyD — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:36:53 +0000

So, he's saying people spend more time playing RPGs? It couldn't possibly be because they're longer games than, say, No More Heroes. Heck, if I put as many hours into Devil May Cry as I do Final Fantasy (for example), that'd be darn impressive.

I guess I don't really see the point of these results o_O. I've spent more time on Valkyria Chronicles and Disgaea 3 than all my other PS3 games, so does that mean PS3 owners spend more time on RPGs, too?

By: pressstart

pressstart — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:14:54 +0000

I vote for choice! Both English and Japanese voiceovers! Too bad Namco hasn't done it AFAIK with Tales series.

By: Spencer

Spencer — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:33:57 +0000

Just to play devil's advocate — RPGs tend to be long games and the genre in general may have longer play times on all consoles. Unfortunately, we don't have stats like Nintendo of America provides for other consoles.

By: lostinblue

lostinblue — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:23:03 +0000

moar rpg's please. cut the crap, third party's.

By: Zuga

Zuga — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:13:03 +0000

disagreed, I can do without English dubs in general

By: 11:42 Robot

11:42 Robot — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:43:35 +0000

Not me. I love Opoona!

By: why so much

why so much — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:46:33 +0000

nintendo, need some side scrolling games as well like : CONTRA, R-TYPE SHOOTER, GRADIUS 6

By: denpanosekai

denpanosekai — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:07:17 +0000

Everyone forgets about Opoona!!

By: ECM

ECM — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:24:25 +0000

It's a pretty lousy game–you aren't missing anyting at all.

By: daizyujin

daizyujin — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:12:54 +0000

From a programming perspective it is easier to replace a track than add one. Also I am not sure how much this game fills the disc. Seriously though, the game is mediocre at best IMHO. The atmosphere is down pat but the controls, in particular the camera were annoying.

By: Aoshi00

Aoshi00 — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:59:38 +0000

Fragile got the desolate atmosphere down and seems like a hauntingly beautiful game, but I'm not sure how fun it plays, would definitely get it though if it comes stateside (can't import since I oon't have a Jpn Wii).

Why not include dual tracks, that way everybody's pleased. Personally I would very much like to hear Kuwashima Houko (Claire of Claymore) as Seto, that's probably one of the main reasons I'm interested in this game.