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I'm still not sure I like the graphic style. I hate the fact that there will be no power ups. The main thing for me is that it controls like, and is as intense as the two 16 bit games. Give me gameplay like Alien wars and Hard corps and the rest will take care of itself.
I have faith in how this will play. This will most likely be the game that sells me a PS2, so high hopes from me. If there is a new (good) Contra, I will play it. To bad it doesn't look as good as either of the 16 bit ones.
Say what you will about the graphics, at least it's being developed by KCE Tokyo and at least it's not a rehash like Contra: Alien Wars EX.
Yes, It looks pretty cool, and being developed by Konami original team is great :)
Say what you want about it, but I'm all excited :) Just another great game for PS2 awesome line up :)
Tell me you wouldn't be more stoked if it was 2D sprites. I know any real Contra fan would prefer 2D sprites. The graphics don't really match the Contra universe in my opinion. It doesn't mean I think the game will suck. I'm not a huge fan of 2.5D but I would much rather see Contra in 2.5D then in 3D. I'm looking forward to this game in a big way. I just want it to live up the the franchise. someone said it best earlier. Contra deserves it's Symphony of the Night.Quote:
Originally posted by Johnny Undaunted
Say what you will about the graphics, at least it's being developed by KCE Tokyo and at least it's not a rehash like Contra: Alien Wars EX.
So... There won't be a SPREAD gun power-up in this one? Man... :(
I like bitmap-based sprites as much as the next guy (unless the next guy is one of those so-called 2D haters), but I also accept the fact that developers aren't using hand-drawn sprites as much as they used to. The graphics, while a bit too dark, are just fine to me. It reminds alot of the two Arcade Contra games for some reason. And just as long as the classic Contra-gameplay is there, I'll be fine.Quote:
Originally posted by Nigel-The-Landstalker
Tell me you wouldn't be more stoked if it was 2D sprites. I know any real Contra fan would prefer 2D sprites. The graphics don't really match the Contra universe in my opinion. It doesn't mean I think the game will suck. I'm not a huge fan of 2.5D but I would much rather see Contra in 2.5D then in 3D. I'm looking forward to this game in a big way. I just want it to live up the the franchise. someone said it best earlier. Contra deserves it's Symphony of the Night.
Whine, whine, whine.
The game isn't finished yet, so neither are the graphics. It seems that graphics, the least important aspect of games, are becoming the focal point on this board for each and every new game that's coming out this year. I don't know about you guys, but even though 2D graphics are my favorite, they aren't the reason that 2D games are my favorite types of games. The reason is that the gameplay they exhibit is typically more action-packed and fully realized than MOST 3D games. This is changing, though, as 3D games are improving with each year. Gameplay is essential, graphics are aesthetic.
I think this new Contra is the best attempt that Konami could make to un-taint the Contra series. The dev. team is comprised of members from the original Contra AND SOTN teams. These people are responsible for some of the best(2D)games Konami ever produced. Who cares if it isn't pretty if the game rocks?
Graphics are pretty damn important. We always say games are art, right? I think visuals are kind'a up there as far as what matters with art. Yes, a great play experiance can save crappy visuals. At the same time great visuals can save crappy controlls. A great atmosphere can save crappy game objectives. Great sound can save crappy mapping of the buttons. Whatever. It's all part of the game. I know it's "cool" to say to hell with the graphics, but they really are very important. Extreemly important actually, because that is what you are actually interacting with.
Understand this: If the game used the same 2D sprites of previous Contra games it would sell like shit. The Polygonal graphics are there to keep mainstream gamers from dismissing it just because the graphics "suck". Personally, I could care less what it looks like, (Unless it's cell-shaded) as long as the gameplay is similar to past Contras. All I need now is a PS2.....