AAA Franchises and 80s Nostalgia: Fans Call Out Corrupt Video Game Adaptations and 'Schlock'
Fans are slamming licensed game adaptations, citing poor mechanics and lackluster execution across decades. Specific blowback targeted *Alien: Colonial Marines* for its 'inconsistent frame rates' and failure of enemy AI, as pointed out by Shadow79. Criticism also hit older attempts, with 'brsrklf' dissecting *Ghostbusters* on NES as 'low-effort.'
The discussion fractures on beloved intellectual properties. While some favor the *Zelda* core trilogy (*Ocarina of Time*, *Majora's Mask*), others push back, citing open-world titles like *Breath of the Wild*. Similarly, the perceived quality of mega-franchises sparks outrage; 'mushroommunk' branded *Call of Duty* a 'copy paste of the previous game with new paint,' and 'EarWorm' dismissed *Skyrim* as a 'broken mess.'
The core sentiment drags toward disappointment. The community treats modern AAA filler and low-effort licensed trash with open disdain. The fault lines run between genuine historical artifacts, like the *E.T.* debate, and the perceived soulless repetition of modern blockbuster sequels.
Key Points
Modern AAA shooters like Call of Duty are creatively bankrupt.
'mushroommunk' called it a 'copy paste of the previous game with new paint,' criticizing the gameplay as merely 'twitchy.'
Licensed game adaptations are overwhelmingly considered poor quality.
General consensus labels 80s/90s licensed titles as 'crappy' or 'schlock,' exemplified by Shadow79's critique of *Alien: Colonial Marines*.
The debate over *E.T.* is split between historical weight and outright dismissal.
Some users cite historical impact, while 'LurkingLuddite' dismisses *E.T.* as 'uniquely boring.'
The perceived superiority of classic Zelda entries versus open-world design.
Users are split, with some favoring the core trilogy (*Ocarina of Time*, *Majora's Mask*) against open-world alternatives like *Breath of the Wild*.
N64 tie-ins like *Superman 64* are remembered as functional failures.
'zod000' labeled *Superman 64* an 'utter failure' due to its buggy and frustrating nature.
Source Discussions (3)
This report was synthesized from the following Lemmy discussions, ranked by community score.