Why does Sony like cut-scenes over gameplay?

Sony makes great cut-scene movie games. But the actual gameplay is rather stale and borrowed. Nintendo and Microsoft on the other hand like to limit the cut-scenes and actually focus on the gameplay. Like Mario, Zelda, Gears of War, Halo. Those games always have some of the best if not THE best gameplay of their respected genres. Those games also limit the amount of waiting around for a cut-scene to end. Sony likes to go heavy on them for most of their exclusives, they even thow in a bunch of quick-time events into the cutscenes themselves. It was cool in 2002 but by now I feel its boring and lazy.

What do you guys think? Do they feel it adds to the production values? I would much rather have an in-your-face edge of my seat gameplay heavy game like Gears of War than a lot of these so-called "games" Sony puts out.

I am not sure Sony or MS say all that much in what the developers are making as far as cutscenes. Nintnedo really seem to just push gameplay but I am not all that into their games anymore.

I never really thought about that but come to think of it a lot of Sony's games are kind of movie-esque.

Why is @ps4hasnogames so salty?

Because he wants it to have games, not movies.

Bloodborne just came out.

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I blame Team Ico for not doing anything in the past 10 years.

bro it literally just dropped bloodborne (no cinematics no cutscene game)

its old school as like ghosts and goblins an contra an stuff

u die in the game you die in real life

its old school its nes difficulty casual an cut scene gamers the door is right there go pick up ur whatever

He's speaking in general, Bloodborne is an exception to the rule but it doesn't negate the existence of the rule.

bad time for this thread. lol

Until Dawn is still coming, The Order came out only a month ago, I still see it as a valid thing to discuss even in the wake of Bloodborne.

Of course you would.

Why wouldn't anybody? One game comes out you guys act as if it changes the entire course or the way a lot of Sony games have been, which is very movie-esque.

You people are very difficult to have a serious discussion with.

You are aware the playstation brand enjoyed two very successful generations before the ps3 right? I like how the introduction of a few cinematic-esque first party titles completely takes precedence over that.

*Hint* one of them took place when the dreamcast was murdered.

I'm well aware, however in those two prior generations making a cinematic game was not exactly something which could be prevalent due to the lack of graphical fidelity. With the increase in polygons and hardware capabilities introduced with the PS3 Sony has abused this so to speak too frequently.

this conversation is so like several years too late

If you look at the summary of a few of Sony's games' reviews:

God of War 3:

Exhilarating combat and an imposing sense of scale provide a fitting end to Kratos' saga.

Uncharted 2

With an exhilarating campaign, intense cooperative mode, and addictive multiplayer competition, Uncharted 2 is a complete game that is completely awesome.

LittleBigPlanet 3

Little Big Planet 3 is the most difficult game in the series by virtue of its challenges. More complicated problems mean more tools to solve them, giving you a wide berth to choose your own path through Bunkum. The push for creativity is limited in the way you play the campaign, but it’s an overwhelming presence within creation mode, offering boundless ways to leave your own mark on Craftworld.

inFamous Second Son

Second Son focuses on pure enjoyment. It communicates that through the excellent combat that forces you to concoct crazy tactics to overthrow the invading forces. It draws you in further through its incredible visuals that not only hint at the PlayStation 4's impressive power, but employ a sensible artistic touch that makes Seattle a place you want to explore.

No mention of the word cutscene anywhere, and all are being praised on their gameplay enjoyment. Let's toss in a few more games with more gameplay over cutscenes made by Sony:

Patapon

Gravity Rush

Tearaway

MLB 15 The Show

SingStar

Jak and Daxter

Sly Cooper

Gran Turismo

Killzone Mercenary

Motorstorm

Shadow of the Colossus

Ico

The Last of Us

Then if we move to Sony published games:

PlayStation AllStars BR

Hohokum

Journey

CounterSpy

Ratchet and Clank

DUST 514

The Unfinished Swan

Twisted Metal

Starhawk

And so on.

So try creating a rule and an exception best you can. You can see that no matter what year and what genre, you have variety.

Yeah it is haha.

The Souls series is inspired by Zelda, so its no shocker they stay away from lots of cutscenes, reading, crazy graphics, etc.

I don't see that but okay then...

@nyadc: Wandering around battling smart enemies, fighting epic Bosses, having total control combat, blocking with shield, bow play, breaking objects, buying stuff from weird merchants, invading enemies from other worlds, stamina meter, busted equipments, secrets everywhere, using potions, items, etc during combat.

That could be said of countless games, are you just saying Zelda because it's the most recognizable?

@nyadc: So, can you name a game like Zelda and Souls series?

Off the top of my head? Darksiders, Beyond Good and Evil & Okami. It seems to me like you're drawing a parallel to Zelda in particular that doesn't really exist.

@nyadc: Only other game i know that feels like Zelda and Souls is Mount & Blade. But Mount & Blade is unique.

It's more inspired by classic arcades in principles e.g. not giving the player a pass just because they played for a certain amount of time, learning lessons from failure, a scoring system that does not reward any sort of failiure etc.

@X_CAPCOM_X: My first time ever playing a Souls game i felt the Zelda in it. Anyone who plays both, its pretty hard to miss.

I didn't get the hint of any influence from Zelda in Demon's Souls aside from minor aspects of the setting (swords, magic etc.). The gameplay is more heavily influenced by the formerly mentioned principles.

Because a lot of that talent comes from Sony Pictures, their movie division.

I know this dude is a lemming but he does speak truth, its been an issue with me and many of sonys 1st party games from ps3-ps4. They diddnt do that crap on the ps2, that was sonys glory days. I just want well made gameplay, i dont care about the cut scenes at all!!! Never have!!!

Why does MS favor nothing over games?

Oh right....Halo 5....well....thats one.

6 more months left till xbox get its first game for 2015.. hang in there xbox fans!

Weak defense. Instead of answering the question: bu-bu-bu-bu microsoft....

You have ONE game worth playing. Pipe down and shut up.

Better question: Why the hell do people like cut-scenes over gameplay? Sony aren't the ones buying their games.

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Heh, argument obliterated.

Sony likes it? It would be more accurate to say that "gamers" like it, as the consumer is what dictates market direction.

Top LeL!

Bloodborne released last week and Axiom Verge drops today.

Because easy games sell more than the ones that require skills to beat. It's not just Sony, a lot of devs are taking this direction these days.

@SolidTy:

I don't follow. Many genres are made to be streamlined "weekend" games. FPS games where you are roped along, qtes, etc.

:O Stunning post!

yep. Who likes paying $60 for a cgi movie?

Which games are you referring to exactly? You didn't list any. I can think of a few cutscene heavy games, but certainly not a majority.