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From the trailer, I'm not impressed at all by the backrounds which in former SS games where amazing.
most recent Samurai Spirits came out in 2019 already.
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This is probably the only thing that stuck out to me too. Some of the backgrounds look OK while others stand out as mediocre.
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I dunno. I think current SNK is capable of making a good game but their artists aren't nearly as talented as ASW. They probably don't even have any 2d artists.
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I'm not saying the game is bad. But I dont feel like they're even trying to appeal to fans outside of the names.
A perfect example is the neo geo mini, when asked why they didnt use micro switches for the joystick their response was "using microswitches is too hard". Meanwhile Ben Heck does it with ease.
It's just lazy, I agree their artist might not be as talented. But it's not like their is a shortage of talent out there. They could get the talent if they wanted.
We are talking about a company that once lead the home console market when it came to graphics and raw system power. Their games where innovative, and really delivered.
It just doesn't feel the same. I dont see any of the love and dedication being poured into these titles.
A perfect example is the neo geo mini, when asked why they didnt use micro switches for the joystick their response was "using microswitches is too hard". Meanwhile Ben Heck does it with ease.
It's just lazy, I agree their artist might not be as talented. But it's not like their is a shortage of talent out there. They could get the talent if they wanted.
We are talking about a company that once lead the home console market when it came to graphics and raw system power. Their games where innovative, and really delivered.
It just doesn't feel the same. I dont see any of the love and dedication being poured into these titles.
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Plus let's be honest, they where at the helm of the home console market power-wise but only as a consequence of a larger strategy which centered itself around the arcade market.
Those where the days of 2d. What companies from back then that where relevant, still are? Nintendo, Capcom... that's about it.
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I don't come here to feelsad
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it's not the same guy.
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They will hold a panel at PAX East, and the original SS producer will attend the panel, along with Oda and Nobuyuki Kuroki. It's not clear if the SS1 producer is part of the game's development or if he's attending as a guest.
They are rumored to announce the new AI tech for online play as well.
They are rumored to announce the new AI tech for online play as well.
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oh come on its looking great. different, of course, its a new generation, new team.
people bash how Mortal Kombat 11 looks artistically, but millions are gonna play it anyways.
this new Samurai Shodown in some ways looks better than Sen. the HUD looks gorgeous too. the visuals will look better than videos and screens display, like any game.
and its clearly a stepup from KOFXIV's character graphics. plus the backgrounds look interesting (while KOFXIV has a few dull stages like the aquarium, but hey KOF99 had a boring aquariumish stage too).
people have yet to see the full spectrum of SS 2019's style. it could overall be more impressive than first impressions.
previous Samurai Shodowns dont look as detailed
people bash how Mortal Kombat 11 looks artistically, but millions are gonna play it anyways.
this new Samurai Shodown in some ways looks better than Sen. the HUD looks gorgeous too. the visuals will look better than videos and screens display, like any game.
and its clearly a stepup from KOFXIV's character graphics. plus the backgrounds look interesting (while KOFXIV has a few dull stages like the aquarium, but hey KOF99 had a boring aquariumish stage too).
people have yet to see the full spectrum of SS 2019's style. it could overall be more impressive than first impressions.
previous Samurai Shodowns dont look as detailed
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I might try to make this panel although it probably means waiting in line for hours. Neural network AI for a fighting games sounds like a crazy gamble. It makes it sound like it will work too well and everyone will get shut down once it learns patterns or it will copy the scrubs and do wake up uppercuts for days.
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Saying that a new 3D fighting game coming out in 2019 looks more detailed than a 3D fighting game that came out in 1997 is...truly something. I mean, duh dude.
It looks better than Sen across the board. That game was a drab, ugly mess with no personality.
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should be saner's custom rank.
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Doesn't matter who publishes it, it matters who develops it.
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What is there to be worried about? A company that is owned by the same Chinese company that owns SNK is publishing it.
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Admittedly, the most recent console I own was released 12+ years ago...
...but even I know, in 2019, microtransactions and buying stuff to supplement the main game has become the new norm.
Sorry it's not 1994 anymore gentlemen. I truly am.
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I'm about as excited about this game as I was SNK Heroines. You really can't compare any of the Neo titles to those that came after them, remember SNK had their time and they didn't last.
2001 was a long time ago now and since it's been a cash grab other than maybe 13 if you have to choose a game that at least tried.
2001 was a long time ago now and since it's been a cash grab other than maybe 13 if you have to choose a game that at least tried.
It could be a lot worse.
I forget if it was Neo Geo Battle Coliseum or, KOF XI but, one of them had characters unlock via how many hours were put into the game. Some, it was thousands of hours of total play time. Again, this was ONLY the Atomiswave version so...just saying, things could be way worse.
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Personally I'd much rather unlock characters by earning them like that (a la Smash games), though obviously not with thousands of hours of play like an arcade machine would do (a la MvC2).
Gives a big incentive for the player to play more, and also increase their skill.
Gives a big incentive for the player to play more, and also increase their skill.
