SSX Blur - Gone kiddy?

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#1 chrismunx
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I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.
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I never really noticed. The graphics are pretty nice for a Wii game, though.
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I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.chrismunx
Since when did SSX strive for realism?
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You're confusing kiddy with the 70's.
 
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I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.chrismunx
I would realy like to know your definition of kiddy, please.
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[QUOTE="chrismunx"]I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.Tristam22
Since when did SSX strive for realism?

In the character design, it seems more towards realism. Of course the moves and the likes, very far fetched. But Blur just looks a bit toned down for the Wii. It's just an observation. Agree or disagree. That's the point here isn't it?

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[QUOTE="chrismunx"]I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.Kaarstein
I would realy like to know your definition of kiddy, please.

Kiddy = Cartoony

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[QUOTE="Tristam22"][QUOTE="chrismunx"]I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.chrismunx

Since when did SSX strive for realism?

In the character design, it seems more towards realism. Of course the moves and the likes, very far fetched. But Blur just looks a bit toned down for the Wii. It's just an observation. Agree or disagree. That's the point here isn't it?

I'm still talking about the character design. ALL of the SSX games feature stylistic character designs. I guess you could say Blur is yet more stylistic, but I never noticed any "kiddiness" factor to it.
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Yeah, the chracters do seem more cartoony and and you can't punch people like in 3.
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[QUOTE="Kaarstein"][QUOTE="chrismunx"]I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.chrismunx

I would realy like to know your definition of kiddy, please.

Kiddy = Cartoony

Well in that case, half of your signature is "Kiddy"
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I've only seen the vids of the game that had the little kid boarding around. I'm sure there are older selectable characters, like in the other SSX games. I prefer this look over the stupid punk/skater look that On Tour had.
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[QUOTE="Kaarstein"][QUOTE="chrismunx"]I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.chrismunx

I would realy like to know your definition of kiddy, please.

Kiddy = Cartoony

SSX on tour - PS2   SSX: Blur - Wii    Do you really see a different style of characters between on tour and Blur? :? (I couldnt find a character model on IGN or Gamespot, so I put up an extra pic of Blur)
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i see it. looks more anime and "puffy" on wii.
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8.4 on GT!
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I really don't see what's special about this game. Do you sheep really have to hype every single game that comes to your console, and act like it's a killer ap?
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#16 Lanto
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I really don't see what's special about this game. Do you sheep really have to hype every single game that comes to your console, and act like it's a killer ap?TheCrimsonKoopa

Maybe if every single game would stop looking friggin' awesome.

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#17 chrismunx
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[QUOTE="chrismunx"]

[QUOTE="Kaarstein"][QUOTE="chrismunx"]I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.gnarlychar

I would realy like to know your definition of kiddy, please.

Kiddy = Cartoony

Well in that case, half of your signature is "Kiddy"

If you want to talk sig, most of the characters you see on my sig are more "anime" than "cartoony". But yer going off topic. Look at the first pic of the woman in the SSX Tour. Then go look at the character direction of Blur. Did someone say SSX was never about none realism? That pic just proves it.

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#18 TheCrimsonKoopa
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[QUOTE="gnarlychar"][QUOTE="chrismunx"]

[QUOTE="Kaarstein"][QUOTE="chrismunx"]I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.chrismunx

I would realy like to know your definition of kiddy, please.

Kiddy = Cartoony

Well in that case, half of your signature is "Kiddy"

If you want to talk sig, most of the characters you see on my sig are more "anime" than "cartoony". But yer going off topic. Look at the first pic of the woman in the SSX Tour. Then go look at the character direction of Blur. Did someone say SSX was never about none realism? That pic just proves it.



Same thing. :P


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[QUOTE="chrismunx"][QUOTE="gnarlychar"][QUOTE="chrismunx"]

[QUOTE="Kaarstein"][QUOTE="chrismunx"]I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.TheCrimsonKoopa

I would realy like to know your definition of kiddy, please.

Kiddy = Cartoony

Well in that case, half of your signature is "Kiddy"

If you want to talk sig, most of the characters you see on my sig are more "anime" than "cartoony". But yer going off topic. Look at the first pic of the woman in the SSX Tour. Then go look at the character direction of Blur. Did someone say SSX was never about none realism? That pic just proves it.



Same thing. :P


Not at all. Go compare say Hellsing Ultimate to Viva Pinata and tell me which one is more "cartoony".

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Not at all. Go compare say Hellsing Ultimate to Viva Pinata and tell me which one is more "cartoony".

chrismunx
Cartoon or toons are not a genre but medium, it has nothing to do with the content of the story On-topic: I really cant see much difference in the styles used. And even if I did see a slight change in styles, why should anyone care? Is it gonna affect the game in anyway?
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[QUOTE="chrismunx"]

Not at all. Go compare say Hellsing Ultimate to Viva Pinata and tell me which one is more "cartoony".

Kaarstein

Cartoon or toons are not a genre but medium, it has nothing to do with the content of the story On-topic: I really cant see much difference in the styles used. And even if I did see a slight change in styles, why should anyone care? Is it gonna affect the game in anyway?

The entire topic is not how the game is by looks of gameplay, but the characters. Go compare SSX Tour characters vs SSX Blur characters. Go look at the GT review. You'll see for yourself.

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I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.chrismunx
So? They've gone for a more stylized look... is that a problem?
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I dunno about all that. All I know is I miss Eddie from SSX Tricky voiced by David Arquette. "Just like I planned it... only BAD!"
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[QUOTE="Kaarstein"][QUOTE="chrismunx"]

Not at all. Go compare say Hellsing Ultimate to Viva Pinata and tell me which one is more "cartoony".

chrismunx

Cartoon or toons are not a genre but medium, it has nothing to do with the content of the story On-topic: I really cant see much difference in the styles used. And even if I did see a slight change in styles, why should anyone care? Is it gonna affect the game in anyway?

The entire topic is not how the game is by looks of gameplay, but the characters. Go compare SSX Tour characters vs SSX Blur characters. Go look at the GT review. You'll see for yourself.

SSX on tour's characters lacked... well... character. They were just player-created puppets. With Blur the devs wanted to bring back a certain likability to the characters, as well as making it stand out from the older games in the series. I applaud both of the decisions.
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[QUOTE="Kaarstein"][QUOTE="chrismunx"]I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.chrismunx

I would realy like to know your definition of kiddy, please.

Kiddy = Cartoony

they've always looked cartoony.

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[QUOTE="Kaarstein"][QUOTE="chrismunx"]I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.chrismunx

I would realy like to know your definition of kiddy, please.

Kiddy = Cartoony


So DBZ BT2 is kiddy too?
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#27 Kaarstein
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[QUOTE="Kaarstein"][QUOTE="chrismunx"]

Not at all. Go compare say Hellsing Ultimate to Viva Pinata and tell me which one is more "cartoony".

chrismunx

Cartoon or toons are not a genre but medium, it has nothing to do with the content of the story On-topic: I really cant see much difference in the styles used. And even if I did see a slight change in styles, why should anyone care? Is it gonna affect the game in anyway?

The entire topic is not how the game is by looks of gameplay, but the characters. Go compare SSX Tour characters vs SSX Blur characters. Go look at the GT review. You'll see for yourself.

I am downloading it now, I just wanted to know why it mattered?
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I've always liked playing the SSX games, and I do plan on getting Blur. But is it me, or have they sort of "kiddy" the characters down for the Wii? Go look at the character art. You'll see what I mean.chrismunx
OBJECTION!
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#29 Kaarstein
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Just saw the video, and I still cant see the more "kiddy" aproach to the game, the reviewer himself said it wasnt much new besides the controller. :|
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A lot of SSX fans are rather annoyed at the new character styles, they complain about it on forums a lot. (I googled SSX blur character art and ended up finding forum posts about it)
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not as kiddy as amped 3, haven't you seen those kiddy sock puppets?
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A lot of SSX fans are rather annoyed at the new character styles, they complain about it on forums a lot. (I googled SSX blur character art and ended up finding forum posts about it) Harbadakus
Was it this thread by any chance? Or could you provide the link?
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this thread is so redundant.
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[QUOTE="Harbadakus"]A lot of SSX fans are rather annoyed at the new character styles, they complain about it on forums a lot. (I googled SSX blur character art and ended up finding forum posts about it) Teh_Stevz
Was it this thread by any chance? Or could you provide the link?

Not this thread, here are some links to some I found- http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5466163#post5466163http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:qp8tQurPLCEJ:forums.ea.com/mboards/thread.jspa%3FmessageID%3D1780110+ssx+blur+character+art&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=8&gl=nz&client=firefox-a (site was down so it's a cached version) http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/ssxblur/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-33868722&pid=934381http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/ssxblur/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-33727372&pid=934381http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/ssxblur/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-33602857&pid=934381
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[QUOTE="Harbadakus"]Not this thread, here are some links to some I found- http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5466163#post5466163http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:qp8tQurPLCEJ:forums.ea.com/mboards/thread.jspa%3FmessageID%3D1780110+ssx+blur+character+art&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=8&gl=nz&client=firefox-a (site was down so it's a cached version) http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/ssxblur/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-33868722&pid=934381http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/ssxblur/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-33727372&pid=934381http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/ssxblur/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-33602857&pid=934381

Yeah... I just scouted google for that EA one. I generally think it's what style they pose as when drawn. I wonder if the 3d models had some effect. What really confuzzled me is... Well... This.  I just gotta ask from my first post if the cover actually looks like that.