Are YOU disappointed with Japanese Developers?

**The Black Wolf** · 03-15-2012

Are YOU disappointed by the games of Japanese developers this gen?

Me? Yes, I am. It's just not the same quality the games were on the PS1 and PS2. It seems like European and North American developers are on the rise this gen.

Here's an interview from Gamespot on the subject:
http://www.gamespot.com/news/inafune...gaming-6365702

**Ghost-Rhayne** · 03-15-2012

Im not too fussed. The east side died for me ages ago. Skyrim, AC, Uncharted, Batman, Bioshock, Aliens...these are my kind of games these days. 7 years ago it was a different story.

**radgamer420** · 03-15-2012

Originally Posted by Ghost-Rhayne

Im not too fussed. The east side died for me ages ago. Skyrim, AC, Uncharted, Batman, Bioshock, Aliens...these are my kind of games these days. 7 years ago it was a different story.

I'm the same way. I liked Japanese developed games back in the PS2 days but I dont care for them anymore. I'm into the western developed games now. Japanese developed games can fall off the face of the earth for all I care.

**Fon** · 03-15-2012

Originally Posted by radgamer420

I'm the same way. I liked Japanese developed games back in the PS2 days but I dont care for them anymore. I'm into the western developed games now. Japanese developed games can fall off the face of the earth for all I care.

They still have quality developers over there such as Gust and the Tales studio. Both of them still make quality Japanese games. The biggest reason why they're not doing so good is because of their attempts to please a market they're not experienced in.

**Beast of Bourbon** · 03-15-2012

In general - yes.
There are a few exceptions but i played far less japanese games this gen compared to the PS2 era.

**Nitey** · 03-15-2012

Originally Posted by Beast of Bourbon

In general - yes.
There are a few exceptions but i played far less japanese games this gen compared to the PS2 era.

Yep, same here. In general I am disappointed

This gen has been amazing because of the great games we've been getting from Western devs, but it could have been even better if the Japanese stepped up to the plate more than they have. Don't get me wrong, there have been some amazing games from Japan, such as Vanquish and MGS4, but it doesn't feel the same as how good they were last gen

My opinion could wildly change if/when TLG and Versus blow my mind

That's another thing actually - it seems they take a lot longer to push out their games than studios in the West

**Equinoqs** · 03-15-2012

I'm generally not disappointed in Japanese developers this gen, just in their lack of importance in the West right now. I'm pretty much sick of the Western game aesthetic.

**Fenix** · 03-15-2012

Considering last gen if the box said Square Enix, or Capcom you just knew it had to be good. This gen, if there names are on it theres a 60% chance your not going to like it. I'd say yes I'm rather disappointed in them

**gangsta_795** · 03-15-2012

Maybe it's just that we've paid more attention to European/NA devs...

**Kuro** · 03-15-2012

yeah in a way somewhat cuz of the lack of them getting localized and there a ton of them that are good

**Nitey** · 03-15-2012

Originally Posted by zzKurozz

yeah in a way somewhat cuz of the lack of them getting localized and there a ton of them that are good

Yeah, true

**$Greatness$** · 03-15-2012

Yes, yes I am. Spike and Yukes boh know damn well this generation needed King of Colosseum 3 and Wrestle Kingdom 3. On top of that, these bitches own NJPW!

Sad state indeed.

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**Fon** · 03-15-2012

They were doing fine making the games they wanted to do. Now these days they're trying to "appeal" to the western audience which isn't doing them much good.

**Two4DaMoney** · 03-15-2012

Yes, I'm pissed with those guys.

It has nothing to do with us liking what the western guys are producing. It's the japanese trying too hard to cater to the western instead of just being themselves like they were last gen. Capcom has pissed me off a lot this gen and Kojima can go sit on a broom stick for taking so long to put another title out.

**Sylar** · 03-15-2012

Yeh it's definitely not what it used to be back in the PS2 days :/

**MGSfan** · 03-15-2012

Yes I am, considering how renowned they were during the PS1 and 2 era. As several others have already mentioned it's the whole "appeal to the west" ideology that has really hurt them.

**Dave-The-Rave** · 03-15-2012

Not at all, and people should stop trying to westernise them..why can't people see that is the very thing that is hurting them?

**LegendaryAim** · 03-15-2012

Originally Posted by Dave-The-Rave

Not at all, and people should stop trying to westernise them..why can't people see that is the very thing that is hurting them?

This is the only reason why to the OP's question I'll say yes I'm disappointed in them. I'm disappointed that so many Japanese devs were so quick to try and appeal to the western market. This includes changing certain elements in the way they developed their game or allowing MS to buy the exclusive rights to their games, which only further damaged their brands while also helping strengthen the illusions that Japanese games can't thrive in the west anymore.

**Funeralfog** · 03-15-2012

yeah, hardly anything i've given a hoot about. i pretty much blame the video game world we live in and how much shit it is compared to the glory days. if it doesn't sell 5476894376894368989 then either it doesn't get released here, or it's a failure

**Soldier 95B** · 03-15-2012

I voted no, because I am not and have never really been big into Japanese games. But I have enjoyed many of the Capcom games this gen.

**Funeralfog** · 03-15-2012

Originally Posted by Soldier 95B

I voted no, because I am not and have never really been big into Japanese games. But I have enjoyed many of the Capcom games this gen.

street fighter? and uh.....street fighter vs something?

**Soldier 95B** · 03-15-2012

Originally Posted by Funeralfog

street fighter? and uh.....street fighter vs something?

Out of this list from this gen I have bolded the Capcom games I enjoy:

Asura's Wrath
Bionic Commando
Dark Void
Dead Rising
Dead Rising 2
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
Devil May Cry HD Collection
Devil May Cry 4
DmC (forthcoming)
Dragon's Dogma (forthcoming)
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Lost Planet: Colonies
Lost Planet 2
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
MotoGP 08
MotoGP 09/10
MotoGP 10/11
Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 6 (forthcoming)
Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (forthcoming)
Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor (forthcoming)
Street Fighter IV
Street Fighter X Tekken (forthcoming)
Super Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

Looking forward to RE6 as well as Steel Battalion.

**Funeralfog** · 03-15-2012

Originally Posted by Soldier 95B

Out of this list from this gen I have bolded the Capcom games I enjoy:

Asura's Wrath
Bionic Commando
Dark Void
Dead Rising
Dead Rising 2
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
Devil May Cry HD Collection
Devil May Cry 4
DmC (forthcoming)
Dragon's Dogma (forthcoming)
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Lost Planet: Colonies
Lost Planet 2
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
MotoGP 08
MotoGP 09/10
MotoGP 10/11
Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 6 (forthcoming)
Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (forthcoming)
Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor (forthcoming)
Street Fighter IV
Street Fighter X Tekken (forthcoming)
Super Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

Looking forward to RE6 as well as Steel Battalion.

forgot about all those were capcom lol. afraid i only liked devil may cry....sort of

**Blacksite** · 03-15-2012

For the most part, yeah, I'm disappointed.

I won't criticize the developers working on Final Fantasy Versus XIII or the people at Team ICO because it looks like they still have some integrity. I don't even care if an exclusive becomes a multiplatform title. As long as the gameplay remains the same, let as many people enjoy it as possible.

**Fedos** · 03-15-2012

Mostly my disappointment comes from the lack of JRPGs on consoles. They aren't nearly as prevalent as they were last gen. There's been no Grandia this gen (Grandia 3 had one of the best battle systems I've ever played in a JRPG), no hint of a Suikoden console title (downloaded the first Suikoden off of PSN, lamented that it doesn't look like Konami will put up the second, and have III, IV, and V to start), there's no hope for a Shadow Hearts sequel from last gen, Square Enix is a shell of its former self, and the list goes on and on.

Really, the only way you can be satisfied with JRPG developers is if you buy handhelds, which is what I have just capitulated in doing, having purchased a 3DS and PS Vita. As it stands, I'd love for some of these JRPG devs to rediscover consoles though.