Smilebit vs. Treasure

[MechDeus]

Originally posted by SearchManX
As you can tell I'm a huge Transformers fan...

I'm that and a Voltron fan. Funny that.

[SearchManX]

Originally posted by MechDeus
I'm that and a Voltron fan. Funny that.

Voltron was alright, but I started to get disinterested when every episode was some giant monster creature that gets his ass sliced in half by Voltron's sword... But Voltron kicked ass anyway, I wish I could find my Voltron set...

[johnk_]

damn, sorry.. i forgot about alien soldier.. it's one of the games i've been meaning to play..

[MechDeus]

Originally posted by SearchManX
Voltron was alright, but I started to get disinterested when every episode was some giant monster creature that gets his ass sliced in half by Voltron's sword... But Voltron kicked ass anyway, I wish I could find my Voltron set...

Exactly, that's exactly why I refuse to watch the old Voltron episodes. I realize they're really bad, and so for that reason would rather have them stay the way they are in my mind, as quality entertainment.

But the fusion in Mischief Makers reminded me instantly of Voltron, hence why I loved the look of that robot so much.

[Swirly]

I'm surprise by the number of votes for Smilebit. I must say that both companies are great and have done their share of stellar to not so good games. My vote goes to Treasure since I just love their games more.

[Punky Skunk]

Smilebit.

Why? I had a better experience with Jet Grind Radio than every Treasure game I've played combined (if it were possible to combine experiences).

[Frogacuda]

Originally posted by Rob
Smilebit.

Why? I had a better experience with Jet Grind Radio than every Treasure game I've played combined (if it were possible to combine experiences).

Bwahahaha! Let me guess, you've never finished a Treasure game, have you?

[bbobb]

My god... this is utterly innane. Both of these companies are wonderful developers with some great games and some bad games. I guess if it was necessary to pick one over the other Treasure would win just due to having a larger number of quality titles... but you know what? I think I'll take both please.

[Werewolf]

Originally posted by Frogacuda
Smilebit
Jet Set Radio 9
Hundred Swords 7
Jet Set Future 7
Gun Valkyrie 8
Typing of the Dead 7
Total: 38

Treasure
Gunstar Heroes 10
McDonald's 5
Alien Soldier 9
Dynamite Headdy 8
Light Crusader 3
Yu Yu Hakusho 8
Guardian Heroes 9
Silhouette Mirage 9(the import saturn one, anyway)
Mischeif Makers 8
Bangai-O 8
Radiant Silvergun 10
Rakugaki Showtime (haven't played)
Sin and Punishment 10
Silpheed 2 1
Stretch Panic 6
Ikaruga (haven't played)
Total: 104

Winner: Treasure by a mile

I like JSR and all, but Smilebit is largely unproven to me. JSRF was disappointing, and Gun Valkyrie was plenty fun, but not exactly a land mark. Smilebit is one of the most promsing new developers, but they've yet to prove themselves. They have potential, but it's not even fair to compare them the a company like Treasure who has made so many of the best 2D action games ever.

Also, Smilebit just did the crappy DC port of Sega Rally 2, not the original game.

Actually according to your scores Smilebit won... you are suppose to add up the scores and then divide that number by the number of games you scored otherwise a company could have a 150 games that scored 1 point each and still win

By your scores:
Treasure - 7.43
Smilebit - 7.60

Looks like Smilebit won to me

[dorikyasu]

Since I prefer Gunstar Heroes over any of the games made by Smilebit, you can guess where my vote would go to...