Making DS more 'accessible' and 'straightforward', in hopes of capturing more gamer $ will RUIN this art.
Popularizing art RUINS ART. Is that a sacrifice From and Bandai are willing to make?
To me, games like Skyrim are like Hungry Man dinners. They are easily accessible, available in large quantities, and sometimes (at least to me) darn good.
Dark Souls is like your favorite fine dining or local ramen place that only takes cash. Its does not compromise, and has that something special that you love.
To me, the Japanese have managed to elevate video games to a new art form. The way Dark Souls builds on classic video game themes and mechanics while creating such a great fiction, atmosphere, and game play is truly inspired.
And take a game like Eternal Sonata. Call me a sap, but while on the surface its another bubblegum JRPG, it in fact has a meaningful story and all of the quotations at the end were moving and brilliant.
PLEASE, OH PLEASE don't let Dark Souls go the way of popularization and commercialism at the expense of the art.
Some have said that since Miyazaki will still be in a supervisor role, this is not a risk.
I question that and fear he's been shoved aside and kept around as a name only and to generally keep the now 'franchise' at least true to its fiction if not its art.
And he's been so humble and honorable about it in every interview. But quotes like the below make me fear he's now just part of a money-making venture:
GC:What are you plans for the continuation of the Dark Souls franchise? Will there be any more DLC? If you are contemplating any sequel would that be for current gen consoles or next gen hardware?HM:Even if a sequel of Dark Souls is decided to be created, it is still uncertain whether I will be chosen to get involved in the development since the decision maker is not me, so I better not say anything about the uncertainty. If I reveal my unprepared opinion here, the decision makers may scold me!
We know that these games are made to make money but I BESEECH YOU!
This game can continue to spread in popularity be teaching folks to appreciate it; it need not be popularized and made into junk food for the masses who have not acquired the taste!!!
Thanks for reading.