Groucho

This is inspired by the discussion of Soul Caliber 2. I don't play a lot of fighting games, so I really don't know what makes a "good" fighting game versus a "bad" fighting game. I'm not knocking the genre...just admitting to my own ignorance. What makes Kabuki Warriors bad and Soul Caliber good? What is a "button masher" and why is this a bad thing? I have no idea.

What genres have YOU puzzled?

Copenhagen

I never understood Pokemon and the like, but I never really tried them out so I really can't pass judgement on them.

Groucho

I ended up getting one of the Pokemon games for free a while back and after playing with it a bit I realized why it was so popular. You basically travel around with your band of little monsters, each who have their own powers and evolve into more powerful little monsters. I can easily see how this blend of collecting/virtual pet/RPG can become addictive and popular among kids. It's basically electronic marbles.

Copenhagen

I may have to try it out then if I find a good deal on a game. At the same time I really don't need another addictive game though

GatorDeb

Fighting and flight simulation.

Lastblade

I don't get Licensed Crap (Hello Enter The Matrix, etc).

scottall

Not a genre, but Yu-Gi-Oh. A game where you move cards around, and kids go crazy over this stuff. I would include any other game (not sure of any) that is centered around playing cards, besides video poker. I really do not see the point.

JNielsen

Dancing games, what's the deal with those?

Groucho

Ah, I can explain this "genre" to you quite easily:

$$$

Josh H

Dancing games, RTS games, Sim games. None of these have ever appealed to me.

A "button masher" is a fighting game in which the player can pull off awesome moves/combos and often even beat a more experienced player by simply randomly pressing buttons in rapid succession.

These make ok party games as anyone can pick up and play, but those who are real into fighting games usually want a game with a deeper fighting enging, that requires skill (timing, more complex button combos, knowing when to use what moves against each character etc.) rather than a game that anyone can do decent at by mashing on the buttons.

RichC2

weight loss went there's no hoops around.

I'm a videogame nerd from way back and don't get the full appeal of most sports games.

nemein

The Sims series of games. Not all of them though, I loved the original SimCity (haven't played any of the recent versions) but the Sims line of games where you play out the day to day activities of a virtual person I don't get it...

Groucho

I don't get dancing games either, but occasionally there'll be some whiz kid in the arcade playing and it's pretty fun to watch.

As for the RTS genre, I must agree. I loved Warcraft 2, but everything else I've played seems like a rehash.

I can see how "Button Mashers" are frustrating for experienced fighting game fans, but as a novice I love them since I can occasionally hit the other guy. I've sucked at these games ever since that one 20 years ago where there was only one "character," some bland dude in a karate outfit.

I don't like sports games (don't like sports), but I do understand the appeal.

edstein

I can't understand the appeal of "Turn Based" RPG's like Final Fantasy. It's like watching someone else play the game and then watching a movie inbetween.

Aghama

Karate Champ

Groucho

That's the one!!!

Save Ferris

"Fight!"

cheapskate

International Karate + (PLUS!) was even better... you could take on the combined pixel power of two mighty warriors...

(and cook dinner while the cassette tape was loading...

Groucho

I remember when that Internation Karate + game came out. We played all night in order to see all the different locales, which at the time were gorgeous.

nemein

The only fight game I really enjoyed was Primal Rage. Too bad it's nearly impossible to find for the PS anymore and it's not out for PS2 or Xbox. I might have to hook up the Jaguar again (assuming it still works ) to get a "fix"

karnblack

I don't get those fishing video games. I guess if you really like fishing you don't have to get up early and can still catch some fish, but bleh.

~~ PAL ~~

Along the same vein as fishing games, how about "firefighting" games. To me, that was even more convoluted than virtual fishing.

cheapskate

I "don't get" why anyone would ever buy a video game version of a board game?(!)

Even if you have a group of people around, and want to play... surely it's more fun to actually sit around the coffee table and play, rather than sitting there staring at the TV - you can do that anytime!

... or is it?

and yes, the graphics in IK+ where one of the main reasons I played it. Also, you could do flips off the "wall" (read, edge of screen) and perform a roundhouse on your opponent... groovy! Cheap... but fun!

Goldberg74

Kicker_of_Elves

Wow man, i knew they had a game out but i didnt know they had 4 of em...That is nuts..