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Martin
That's your choice, but you're simply buying into a culture that shows no faith in original, new gaming/IPs. I am almost always against updates into HD or whatever, it detracts from the original feel of the game and it's blatant opportunism. This game does not need a re-release.
I'd say you're going to an extreme here. While yes the over abundance of HD cop outs is steadily rising, some of them were needed. Ocarina of time probably being the biggest. Things that are only a generation old definitely don't need it. But with consoles having limited backwards compatibility right now, we are going to either need updates on the games or keep every single console we buy, or the games will be left in the dust. It's not very likely that we will keep those things and that they will stand the test of time.
It's just not realistic. All those cords, controllers, consoles. While no the game doesn't necessarily need to be updated, why not make the game a little more enjoyable to those wanting to play it.
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It doesn't need 3D (which is a fad), doesn't need voice casting, better graphics. If it hadn't been made in 1997 and was made now in 2012, I'd say yes - bang on. But it wasn't. Also on the subject of VO, that was available then? You had games in 1995 on Windows that had voice acting. This wasn't a new concept then - clearly they chose not to have it. As far as new content goes was the Compilation series not new content? There has been enough. Even Squeenix in their 'infinite' wisdom have some grasp of that.
of course it doesn't "need" those things. Those are the tool available to developers right now to enhance their games.
I dont think comparing PC games to that era is very fair. PCs weren't in every household like they are now. Thats one of the reasons for a console is so that we have a cheaper more effective way to game.
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Again, believe what you will but simple maths should tell you otherwise. What's the average age of members on this website? Hell in this thread or similar threads alone - or at least the ones wanting it? It'll be 18-22 at a good shout. Now that would mean you're 3-7 when VII was released. Would you have a great grasp of the story and gameplay mechanics at that age? I'm guessing not - I might be wrong. And I'm also factoring in that this is most and not all. There's exceptions, but it's there to be seen if you look at it.
Age doesn't matter, nor does if we understood it or not. We are the ones who made VII what it is. We are the older generation of gamers. Anyone much older is much fewer in number that we. You're basically stating that the generation that made VII what it is, are the ones clamoring for the remake. I find the justifiable.
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But emulation is also illegal without a legitimate copy of the game so it's hardly a credible option. And should you have a copy of it, why emulate in the first place? It's not like it can't be played on a PS2/3 or any PC. Also, if you can only find it for 50 dollars you're really looking in the wrong places - any game shop with a copy will be under 30, and look at Amazon - it's 35, I just checked.
if your rounding it would be 40, shipping included. Which is pretty close to the number I pulled out of my ass. I was speaking of emulation because of the PC version being pretty much unavailable unless your willing to dish out some serious dough. Not everyone got a PS2/3. And like I said a lot of people don't hold on to those things, they sell it, it breaks, lose it, etc. As was seen with the PSN version selling millions, I'm willing to bet a lot of them no longer had the game.
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Most big PC games were multi-disc before VII came out, through sheer size limitations. Cut scenes were commonplace but not as detailed I'll grant you, and 3D was new. But asides from that, nothing really innovative in that. PlayStation was different though, that's true.
again I don't think comparing a PC to that era is a fair justification. Most 6-14 years olds didn't have a PC for gaming, nor was it a household item like it is now. The technology may have been there, but it wasn't ever really seen on a console.
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I'm just really reluctant to even think about buying it - totally unnecessary if you ask me.
having it on the go is nice. I just wish someone would design a controller for smartphones.
