The Video Game Critic

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You haven't played Godfather?

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I'm assuming from your comment that you got around to purchasing The Godfather.  I was curious what you thought of the game (if you did indeed buy it). 

I haven't tried Godfather. I only have money for one new game and it will either be Super Paper Mario or Manhunt.

What I can't believe is that people want a game where you castrate people in the first place. Where exactly is the enjoyment to be found in this? Seriously, get a clue. A great example of uncreative people who have no idea where to go with their art, so they just make it more violent. And all the kids and man-child's  go nuts for it because they think it is edgy or post modern or something. Somehow it validates them. You are fortunate you have the First Amendment to rally around, with a "We should, because We can." attitude, because there is no way possible anyone could defend this game on its own merits. Honestly, stop and reflect on how much the media's chosen idealogoy of moral relativity has seeped into your brain.

As far as Matt Cassmassina goes, he is wetting his pants because of all the 'Mature' titles on Wii. Oh, happy day, you can't call me a weenie for playing with my Wii. Pathetic.

I loved the first Manhunt game.  Sure it was violent and gruesome, but it was still a really great game.  Plus you actually had a decent narrative to the whole thing.  Brian Cox was wonderful as "The Director" (or whatever he was called).  He coerced you to continue killing brutes and savage thugs all while dangling your freedom out in front of you.  It was easily one of the most original games of the last generation.  Its a shame most people felt it was mindless gorefest as it really pushed forward the boundaries of videogames.

The whole thing was that you were creating a snuff film for some sicko and you had no choice but to kill or be killed.  It was an interesting premise for a game and I for one felt it worked great.  The whole package just worked...from the purposely gritty graphics, synth music and even the instruction manual was interesting (it was made to look like a snuff film catelog). 

Gamers have a choice to play these types of games just like you have a choice of watching movies like Hostel.  If its not your cup of tea don't play it, otherwise just let it be.  The first game didn't sell all that well, which means most people didn't want anything to do with it.  Time will tell if the Wii version follows in its big brothers footsteps. 

[QUOTE=JustLikeHeaven]Gamers have a choice to play these types of games just like you have a choice of watching movies like Hostel.  If its not your cup of tea don't play it, otherwise just let it be.  The first game didn't sell all that well, which means most people didn't want anything to do with it.  Time will tell if the Wii version follows in its big brothers footsteps.[/QUOTE]

Of course they do.  I don't think anyone was suggesting censorship (at least, I hope they weren't).

I want to play Man-Hunt for the simple reason that I want to. It looks like a fun game. Thats all there is to it.

[QUOTE=Steerforth]What I can't believe is that people want a game where you castrate people in the first place. Where exactly is the enjoyment to be found in this? Seriously, get a clue. A great example of uncreative people who have no idea where to go with their art, so they just make it more violent. And all the kids and man-child's  go nuts for it because they think it is edgy or post modern or something. Somehow it validates them. You are fortunate you have the First Amendment to rally around, with a "We should, because We can." attitude, because there is no way possible anyone could defend this game on its own merits. Honestly, stop and reflect on how much the media's chosen idealogoy of moral relativity has seeped into your brain.

As far as Matt Cassmassina goes, he is wetting his pants because of all the 'Mature' titles on Wii. Oh, happy day, you can't call me a weenie for playing with my Wii. Pathetic.
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I totally understand your frustration, Steerforth. I don't like these games either. I would probably argue against their value if I was to engage that particular debate. Just not sure if anything can be done other than what has already been done: a rating system, strictly enforced at the retail level, and the public not actually buying the games themselves.

I suppose you could write Rockstar Games and inform them of why you are not going to be purchasing this game (and, indeed, if you plan to not purchase future games from them). It might not seem like much, but the history of video games does have examples of people designing games that were partly influenced by letters from concerned folks. A great example is Ultima: Quest of the Avatar, which Lord British created as a response to parents that were concerned that his previous Ultima games were too violent and that immoral actions were rewarded (Quest of the Avatar was a game based on virtue and was a pioneer in establishing morality in RPGs).

-Rob