Article - Are Games Getting Easier?

[Zoron]

Challenge means different things to different people.

You mention Diablo 2... it's nothing more than a click-fest. It's more difficult to get through in hardcore mode for sure; but the way you play is essentially the same. It's mindless. It's not a matter of thinking... it's just a matter of how fast you can click that button.

Some people (myself included) believe challenge comes from making you think. Don't get me wrong; I enjoyed Diablo and Diablo 2... but even you have to admit that it's nothing more than clicking a mouse button as quickly as possible. I prefer a game that requires some thought before taking action... not mindlessly rushing in clicking as fast as I can. It's a physical challenge and not a mental one.

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[Buddy007]

True Diablo is a click fest but its a fun click fest. It is however also challanging in but char development and strategy on the harder levels and modes.
I agree that its not a serious thinking mans game but i think thats part of the intire argument that games are getting easier. There arnt many thinking games anymore.Well none that the average teen couldnt workout with little trouble.
Im not saying that i want an impossible easy game but whats wrong with NOT smashing an end boss the first time you get to him?? Hell you might actually have a reason to play through the game again ,explore that extra side area that the devs put in or take that quest that gives you that much needed item/weapon.

Oh and i beleive that in diablo 2 you can click and hold...click and hold fest now thats INOVATION.

 

[riser]

MajorMUD. best game I've ever played.

It had riddles, it was based on thinking, and skill, and timing. You didn't have to run for 20 minutes to get somewhere. You were always on guard playing against other people. The game was made because it was solely based on playing with other people, not against them, but with them. You had the option to fight against each other, but that only made things worst.

The game was so good that 12 years ago I was paid $500 dollars to never play on one server again.. and I was only 12.

If you can find a MajorMUD emulator or site, like quiksilver.com (I think) you should check this game out.. if you get 5-10 people playing, the game is amazing.. even without the other people, the game is awesome.

 

[GyRo567]

Nah, you're just an old sod (mind the lower case) who thinks that things used to be better than they are today. Typical old timer behavior.

And I'm a young gamer telling you he's right. =)

Games back then were better in their own way. Better or worse overall? No. Just different.

But they WERE better at some things.

That being said, difficulty doesn't actually matter. The fun factor is what matters. Difficulty can be a factor in that though.

I thought somebody should make that distinction.

"<i>sometimes i fantasize about gyro.... one day, he will evolve into pure energy and become lord of the universe. he is love.</i>" ~Nater255

 

[riser]

You're alright in my book buddy.