03-22-2010, 08:21 PM
In PC games, do prefer full screen games over windowed games?
It depends. I do it sometimes on an initial playthrough for the immersion factor, but after that I like to have it in windowed mode so I can check up on other things while playing.
1) In an adventure heavy game, do you like large, explorable, detailed environments or more compact environments that are more platformer and 'avoid the pit' oriented?
In adventure heavy games I like the world to feel very large and open. Its always a fun thing to be able to explore. In addition, there should be extra rewards for going out of your way to explore things. It annoys the hell out of me to be exploring a rather interesting area from top to bottom only to find absolutely nothing there. You don't need something around every corner, but don't leave wasted opportunities either.
2) How do you feel about collectible items such as coins/rupees etc. ?
I usually like them as long as they serve some type of purpose no matter how minuscule like an item shop or even just a way to unlock another skin for your character. The only thing I ever really dislike about them is in 3d games when large, set amounts of them are hidden. The flags in the first Assassin's Creed for example.
3) In general, what aspects of adventure games do you like most?
I'd say I enjoy the exploration the most as well as not being stuck on a linear path. I really like having the option to do have more than one way to get through a mission too and sidequests are always fun as well. I've played fun linear games before (the Sonic Adventure series comes to mind), but I have to say I prefer more open games even if they aren't necessarily freeroam.
4) How important is music to your experience?
Its not the most important thing, but can make or break a game depending on its execution. I have to say I certainly prefer when games do have a lot of nice music, but I can live without it.
5) How important is story to your experience?
The story isn't the most important thing in the game as long as the game is good. Many games have managed to be very good without a story. Stories are definitely nice to have, but the gameplay should NEVER take backseat to them. Its also best that if there is a story that it isn't completely terrible. I much prefer a short, simple story to a lengthy and poorly done story.
It depends. I do it sometimes on an initial playthrough for the immersion factor, but after that I like to have it in windowed mode so I can check up on other things while playing.
1) In an adventure heavy game, do you like large, explorable, detailed environments or more compact environments that are more platformer and 'avoid the pit' oriented?
In adventure heavy games I like the world to feel very large and open. Its always a fun thing to be able to explore. In addition, there should be extra rewards for going out of your way to explore things. It annoys the hell out of me to be exploring a rather interesting area from top to bottom only to find absolutely nothing there. You don't need something around every corner, but don't leave wasted opportunities either.
2) How do you feel about collectible items such as coins/rupees etc. ?
I usually like them as long as they serve some type of purpose no matter how minuscule like an item shop or even just a way to unlock another skin for your character. The only thing I ever really dislike about them is in 3d games when large, set amounts of them are hidden. The flags in the first Assassin's Creed for example.
3) In general, what aspects of adventure games do you like most?
I'd say I enjoy the exploration the most as well as not being stuck on a linear path. I really like having the option to do have more than one way to get through a mission too and sidequests are always fun as well. I've played fun linear games before (the Sonic Adventure series comes to mind), but I have to say I prefer more open games even if they aren't necessarily freeroam.
4) How important is music to your experience?
Its not the most important thing, but can make or break a game depending on its execution. I have to say I certainly prefer when games do have a lot of nice music, but I can live without it.
5) How important is story to your experience?
The story isn't the most important thing in the game as long as the game is good. Many games have managed to be very good without a story. Stories are definitely nice to have, but the gameplay should NEVER take backseat to them. Its also best that if there is a story that it isn't completely terrible. I much prefer a short, simple story to a lengthy and poorly done story.
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