Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

**Pseudo Enigma** · 04-27-2013, 01:53 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

Originally posted by MrPopadopalis25

you could apply this to any genre across all forms of media.

I know. It's depressing isn't it? When did we start doing repetitive monotonous things in our leisure time and start to call them fun?

**Mike Weedmark** · 04-27-2013, 01:58 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

Originally posted by dragon890x

I could spend another minute scanning my Steam library, but I'd rather not.

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~ Every casual gamer who thinks he's super-hardcore ever.

**Charu** · 04-27-2013, 01:58 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

Whoa... looks like someone doesn't like Steam... I think?

**Mike Weedmark** · 04-27-2013, 02:00 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

I don't mind Steam, but there's a large cult of people who think it's a replacement for real gaming, and they're just horrendous to interact with.

**dragon890x** · 04-27-2013, 02:02 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

Originally posted by Mike Weedmark

This is extremely funny. I enjoyed the Comic Sans portion.

Thank you.

**Pseudo Enigma** · 04-27-2013, 02:03 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

Originally posted by MrPopadopalis25

ever since the dawn of civilization? it's like saying "why do people do things that make them happy" and answering it with "because people are simpleminded robots that like the same brain chemicals with a different stimulus"

So are you trying to say that people aren't simpleminded robots that like the same thing over and over? Life in it's self is monotony. There's nothing else about it. Asking things like "why do people like FPSes?" and arguing "it's repetitive and they suck balls because linear gameplay blah blah my fandom is better than yours" etc. is counterproductive against pretty much everything.

I guess my point is, stop asking these dumb questions over and over about this and that pertaining to arguments about repetition. Unless you guys agree with my statement that you're all repetitive.

**dragon890x** · 04-27-2013, 02:10 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

**Pseudo Enigma** · 04-27-2013, 02:12 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

Originally posted by MrPopadopalis25

i'd say that life is pretty repetitive or pretty unique depending on which way you look at it. depends on the scale y0.

Yeah I'd agree. It definitely takes an open mind to look at it both ways.

**Mike Weedmark** · 04-27-2013, 02:20 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

Originally posted by MrPopadopalis25

gimmie a fucking break

Fine, I'll pretend everything is objectively equal all the time in every way minus opinion, for the sake of not starting an argument with someone who doesn't understand why Bioshock Infinite isn't a substitute for Skyward Sword or Mirror's Edge.

Of course, it's not like Steam isn't capable of having god-tier games, they've just made the decision not to so far. Or rather, they have to work with what PC devs give them, which hasn't been much.

Unless you're the kind of person who can't see the humor in d890x's image.

**Reincarnate** · 04-27-2013, 02:23 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

They're hugely acccessible. You run around and spam a shoot button. Pretty simple for most people to understand. It doesn't take a lot of effort to just pick-up-and-play.

Furthermore, FPS games tend to be the frontrunners/prime candidates for the newest and greatest graphics/visuals -- major selling points.

Also, it's just fun to shoot shit.

It's also very easy to make a FPS game multiplayer based on its very nature in the game medium -- another big selling point.

**FontSize72LOL** · 04-27-2013, 02:23 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

Originally posted by Mike Weedmark

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~ Every casual gamer who thinks he's super-hardcore ever.

Why so ass-pained about steam because it has more selection @ a cheaper price than any console market. If you call yourself a PC gamer and don't have steam, you're a huge ******.

Then again you might be one of those people who still defend the console as a viable way to play games. Sorry, That excuse might have ran when a gaming PC cost 1500+ USD, but thats not the case anymore. With the right knowledge and sales on the right products, you can easily build a Gaming PC capable of running any game on the market for under $500.

Also, Nice Comic-Sans.

**dragon890x** · 04-27-2013, 02:24 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

Originally posted by Mike Weedmark

Mirror's Edge.

Not saying that the graphics aren't that much better on a computer which wouldn't cost that much less than a console.

**FontSize72LOL** · 04-27-2013, 02:32 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

Originally posted by Mike Weedmark

Fine, I'll pretend everything is objectively equal all the time in every way minus opinion, for the sake of not starting an argument with someone who doesn't understand why Bioshock Infinite isn't a substitute for Skyward Sword or Mirror's Edge.

Of course, it's not like Steam isn't capable of having god-tier games, they've just made the decision not to so far. Or rather, they have to work with what PC devs give them, which hasn't been much.

Unless you're the kind of person who can't see the humor in d890x's image.

I'm honestly curious what you think is a god tier game. I'm pretty sure Steam has most AAA titles besides a few notable ones from EA which are on Origin.

Also Steam has a HUGE selection of Indie games and they're really good with supporting the Indie market if you're into that kind of thing.

**Reincarnate** · 04-27-2013, 02:33 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

Can we please not devolve this thread into another fucking console-vs-pc real-gamers argument? It makes no damned sense to argue about what "real" gamers are.

Consoles have great games, PC's have great games, Steam has great games, etc. There's also a lot of shit in each category.

You'll find hits and misses errwhere.

**dragon890x** · 04-27-2013, 02:35 PM

Re: Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

Originally posted by Reincarnate

Can we please not devolve this thread

This thread had no foundation from the beginning. I have no idea what you're trying to save.

Why is the First Person Genre so popular?

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