I bought Super Mario Sunshine on day one of it's USA release, played it for 25 shines worth and then promptly stopped. It just didn't 'feel' right with it's Sonic Adventure alike approach and after reading forums such as this i know i'm not alone in malaise towards the game.
After the past few days i've changed my opinion completely. You see instead of playing the game i've been playing in the game, just wondering around the gaming enviroment doing nothing in particular but having immense fun and discovering small moments of magic.
Doing this has not only endorsed my respect for Nintendo as a developer, lets face it we are all wondering if they're over the hill, but has also reaffirmed my faith in gaming as a whole.
If you get to know a games enviroment do you get to understand the game? I certainly think so, just paddling about in streams, ponds and on the beach is not only fun but helps you notice small touches. Climbing trees and just generally larking about bouncing off walls and enemy heads not only makes you smile but uncovers secrets.
I found with this game the pressure to collect the shines combined with an extremely busy gameworld made it an unenjoyable experience. Slow things down and explore, do not rush to fulfill set tasks and i can assure you this game will enchant you.
Do you think this approach is only applicable to a free roaming 3d adventure? What other games have you attempted from a completely wrong direction?
After the past few days i've changed my opinion completely. You see instead of playing the game i've been playing in the game, just wondering around the gaming enviroment doing nothing in particular but having immense fun and discovering small moments of magic.
Doing this has not only endorsed my respect for Nintendo as a developer, lets face it we are all wondering if they're over the hill, but has also reaffirmed my faith in gaming as a whole.
If you get to know a games enviroment do you get to understand the game? I certainly think so, just paddling about in streams, ponds and on the beach is not only fun but helps you notice small touches. Climbing trees and just generally larking about bouncing off walls and enemy heads not only makes you smile but uncovers secrets.
I found with this game the pressure to collect the shines combined with an extremely busy gameworld made it an unenjoyable experience. Slow things down and explore, do not rush to fulfill set tasks and i can assure you this game will enchant you.
Do you think this approach is only applicable to a free roaming 3d adventure? What other games have you attempted from a completely wrong direction?
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