Dazz I love you (you even mentioned Metal Slug, which is awesome) and completely agree.
But Djanjo we CAN go back. Megaman 9, Bionic Commando Re-Amred, Metal Slug 7, Megaman Powered Up!, Megeman: Maverick Hunter X, Ultimate Ghost 'n Goblins along with so many more show old classic design and execution in a new age.
And you know what all of these games are good/promising. n fact you may realise that a LOT of companies ARE going back because were now at an age where 3D isn't super cool and 2D unacceptable as it was mid-playstation era.
Look at the new Wario Land and say that doesn't look kick ass. It's the game I've been excited about since Metal Slug Anthology (and MGS4 - on a side note a new 2D Metal Gear game would be awesome) and it's a 2D balls to the wall platformer. 2D will always be better than 3D as it allows better design, tighter controls and flawless execution.
And yes polygons are easier than sprites. But look at a game like Metal Slug with all it's hand-done sprites and backgrounds and say your not impressed. Because I still thank SNK every time I play that game for just how much detail and sheer awesomeness there is on screen.
But Djanjo we CAN go back. Megaman 9, Bionic Commando Re-Amred, Metal Slug 7, Megaman Powered Up!, Megeman: Maverick Hunter X, Ultimate Ghost 'n Goblins along with so many more show old classic design and execution in a new age.
And you know what all of these games are good/promising. n fact you may realise that a LOT of companies ARE going back because were now at an age where 3D isn't super cool and 2D unacceptable as it was mid-playstation era.
Look at the new Wario Land and say that doesn't look kick ass. It's the game I've been excited about since Metal Slug Anthology (and MGS4 - on a side note a new 2D Metal Gear game would be awesome) and it's a 2D balls to the wall platformer. 2D will always be better than 3D as it allows better design, tighter controls and flawless execution.
And yes polygons are easier than sprites. But look at a game like Metal Slug with all it's hand-done sprites and backgrounds and say your not impressed. Because I still thank SNK every time I play that game for just how much detail and sheer awesomeness there is on screen.