tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229618075021986600.post1071481910064463012..comments2024-02-07T22:21:28.079+11:00Comments on Creations of AmstradHero: Formula: A Double Edged-SwordAmstradHerohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313267316109911061noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229618075021986600.post-71570503603662977682010-07-03T05:35:20.479+10:002010-07-03T05:35:20.479+10:00Definitely agree with this blog post. I feel the s...Definitely agree with this blog post. I feel the same regarding Bioware's games and unfortunately I'm really burnt out on them because there is that sense of familiarity... Even with dramatic setting switches (Jade Empire, Dragon Age, Mass Effect...), well... They still don't feel that different from one another when you get past the visuals.<br /><br />In Dragon Age's defence though (it's my favorite Bioware game), there are some great options that I never would have predicted before the release. I was extremely excited at how my human noble could choose to marry Anora for example. And of course, the Origins themselves are a great evolution of the classic background histories.<br /><br />I definitely agree with your example regarding Redcliffe. A shame too since I think that might be the most involving quest in the game for me personally.<br /><br />For Alpha Protocol, something I *really* enjoyed is that the negative consequences wasn't just a "content stopper". Even if you can miss out on some stuff if you're being an idiot to everyone (which makes sense), the game changes convos and stuff like that so it still feels like a viable playthrough. <br /><br />Likewise with the reputation with characters. It's the best I've seen in easing the player into a role of just making decisions, and not trying to game the system because good influence always yields more content than bad. In AP, bad influence doesn't just shut down content, it changes scenes and the way characters talk to you. You gain different perks from your handlers instead of none.<br /><br />For all the hubbub about having a male only, Mike Thorton character to play, the game is among the better ones when it comes to encouraging the player to play they want to.Starwarsnoreply@blogger.com