It's 2012. Why the hell do button mashing QTEs still exist?

I'm not talking about button mashing like how some of us get through God of War or Tekken. I'mnot talking about normal, one-press QTES.

I'm talking about button mashing like the one found in Vanquish which is required to beat bosses and the ones found in other games like RE6. Button mashing is terrible because

1) It interrupts flow so badly

2) It's uncomfortable to the player especially when a heavy amount of it is needed

3) It doesn't feel intuitive and is just in place for completing a mundane task (opening a door by mashing R2? Sigh...)

4) There's never a button that is actually good for this button mashing. They barely pop out a few millimeters out of a controller, why did this idea even come to?

And many other reasons. On a keyboard, it may be more acceptable, but it's annoying nonetheless. Button mashing being mandatory is a dumb system that should not be in 2012 especially on consoles where it's most uncomfortable.

Because "Button? Awesome!"

Because some devs are unimaginative...

Easier to program.

Makes tougher challenges simple.

Unless there's some other technical definition, these 2 are the main reasons.

Doesn't even know what the hell he's complaining about(QTE) but yet he goes full throttle. The usual thing in SW.:P

Playing Sleeping Dogs and it's got a bit of what you're referring to. Doesn't bother me, but it's not exactly fun.

Doesn't even know what the hell he's complaining about(QTE) but yet he goes full throttle. The usual thing in SW.:P

glez13

QTE's don't bug me if they're genuinely awesome.

Because certain actions the dev want the player "doing" rather than "watching" are one-time-only events in the game and thus are actions that aren't mapped to the controls normally.

Example - opening the airlock door in Halo 4 isn't mapped next to the reload button.

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Cheleman

Perhaps its a dooms day signal

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DarkLink77

Arent qte's a new thing? The topic title suggests that its an outdated mechanic. Its a mechanic that has nothing to do with technology like graphics, physics or ai. Its just a mechanic you dont like.

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jg4xchamp

They do annoy me in some ways, it just depends on how games are made. In regard of God of War 3, I liked it because it allows me to fight bosses initially, giving them enough damage and start the QTE to finish them. I thought it's acceptable and enjoyable in that way.

It's just games like Resident Evil 5 and some Uncharted games where you just mash X button to run away from spiders or a big boulder rolling to you, that annoys me the most. I feel that they could be better. It would have been nice if it's something like Crash Bandicoot where you control your character around the path avoiding holes and enemies along the way by jumping and swerving. I really enjoyed that. Mashing a button is just ridiculous.

I honestly dont get the grip gamers have with QTE. Aslong as they arent overdone I've no prob with them at all. At least they give us some interactivity during some scenes. Would you guys just prefer a cutscene? I wouldnt, but thats me...

[QUOTE="jg4xchamp"][QUOTE="DarkLink77"] Meh. RE4 knows not to overuse them, and when it does, it does them well. That Krauser fight? So boss. Hard and strict, but you genuinely felt like you'd accomplished something when you won.DarkLink77

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[QUOTE="jg4xchamp"] Because RE4 is godly. Action game bliss.jg4xchamp

It was pretty ridiculous. Answer me this: Was the original God of War considered a good looking game when it released? Because it has aged really, really badly, even in the HD Collection. Also no f*cking idea why they didn't upscale the goddamn cutscenes. One of the few times I will say a developer was lazy.DarkLink77

From the review itself:

Beautiful character designs and environments are backed up by a technically excellent engineGod of War Review

Yeah, I'd say it was considered a good looking game. Makes me wonder what games back then can still be said to be good looking by today's standards.

you know, I used to love QTEs on Shenmue and God of War back in the Dreamcast/PS2 days but now I despise them with all my might. And the same with the stupid regen health... And I'm not saying that they should go but I think devs should start to be a little bit more creative and look for some new/better designs for next-gen.

I don't mind them if they're done right and add to the game in some way. Sadly, only a few games have done it correctly.

Answer me this: Was the original God of War considered a good looking game when it released? Because it has aged really, really badly, even in the HD Collection. Also no f*cking idea why they didn't upscale the goddamn cutscenes. One of the few times I will say a developer was lazy.DarkLink77

Definitely, though we are talking about an old game on ancient hardware. Personally, I find it to be rare when a game as old as GoW DOES stand up well this long after. I'd guess it'd be somewhere around the top ten best looking games for the PS2 though.

I'd rather be allowed to do what the QTE's are showing us. I like controlling, not watching.

From the review itself:

[QUOTE="God of War Review"]Beautiful character designs and environments are backed up by a technically excellent engineGoyoshi12

Yeah, I'd say it was considered a good looking game. Makes me wonder what games back then can still be said to be good looking by today's standards.

There are a few.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]Answer me this: Was the original God of War considered a good looking game when it released? Because it has aged really, really badly, even in the HD Collection. Also no f*cking idea why they didn't upscale the goddamn cutscenes. One of the few times I will say a developer was lazy.santoron

Definitely, though we are talking about an old game on ancient hardware. Personally, I find it to be rare when a game as old as GoW DOES stand up well this long after. I'd guess it'd be somewhere around the top ten best looking games for the PS2 though.

What'd they do to the DMC cutscenes?DarkLink77

Chaos Theory, Butcher Bay, Metroid Prime, RE 4, Wind Waker, disgusting ass Doom 3, Half Life 2. There are a good chunk of games that are still pleasing to the eyes. Just look ugly if you compare them to more technically advanced games. Because last gen textures be gross. jg4xchamp

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]What'd they do to the DMC cutscenes?jg4xchamp