Pixelitis Picks: When good franchises go bad on mobile

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Pixelitis Picks: When good franchises go bad on mobile

Added: 06.03.2014 12:16 | 5 views | 0 comments

"There are just some things that should just stay on consoles. Thats right. Sorry Square Enix. Sorry Atlus. We know that Shin Megami Tenseis first English port will be in the form of an iOS and Android version and it could be decently playable, but were not holding our breath here. While its admirable to see some ports of old school games for new audiences, it just seems shameful to see things like sprites getting watered down (re: Final Fantasy VI) or changing games to feature in-app purchases. Games with illustrious histories that stir up emotions within its fanbase deserve to be played, but maybe not with microtransactions. Nostalgia does not need to be nickeled and dimed. However, its been done. And itll probably happen again. Either way, these travesties have lingered on in the collective gaming consciousness, and beloved franchises should be spared from the malignant disease that is mobile platforming. So here we have it ladies and gentlemen. From the Tales o...