XD

I'm sure you're just pulling my leg, but on the off chance that you're being serious. What do you classify something like SMG2 as?

Sadly, this. ^

It's unfortunate that Mario 64 had to be the template that most developers refer to with this genre. Luckily Nintendo pulled themselves out of it and started creating true 3d platformers, but for the rest of the industry they're still trying to emulate the childish adventure game template that Mario 64 laid out for us.

Says the lembot of course.

On one hand a lot of the artificial (cheap) challenge from the old school days has been done away with through better design.

But then there is the reality that gaming is now full blown mainstream and only getting bigger by the day.  Things have to get "dumbed down" to appeal to a broader audience.

I think the 6th gen was the sweet spot when it came to this particular aspect of gaming.

Wiimotefan

This, but I'd argue that the fifth gen had the best balance.  Even the 4th wasnt too shabby.

I like crappy things

finalstar2007

We know.

Shut up and make games Capcom.

No particular order.

Demons Souls

Dark Souls

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Uncharted 2

Metal Gear Solid 4

Is this really what Nintendo has been reduced to? Jesus, just go 3rd party already.

Lumpy311

Yeah 3D World looks amazing, but lets just sweep that under the rug.  Nintendo just makes singing games now.

Agreed with the 2nd point though, 3rd party please.  Buying a Wii U for a handful of titles is a no go, no matter how brilliant they may be.