Clones.

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How do you feel about these?

inb4: Scifi clones are the best! My clones can do things so I don't have to.

I mean clones of video games. Like for example, everyone knows Super Mario Brothers came first, but a lot of similar platformers came out soon after, such as the Great Giana Sisters on the Commodore 64. Another example is the Legend of Zelda, and then another game that came later Golden Axe Warrior on the Sega Master System. Do you give them a chance? Why or why not? For those who don't, why not find out of it's a GOOD clone or not? You'll never know until you try. For those who do, what about the game attracted you to do so?

I always give them a chance. Just because Mario or Zelda came first, that doesn't mean other games that follow a similar setup can't be just as good. Being first doesn't automatically make something better. We all know this from people yelling first when they post. That post usually gets hammered, and not praised for being first. Why should it be any different for video games? Sure, the first sort of "sets the stage" for future games, but that doesn't mean it can't have it's share of flaws.

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