Genres You'd Like To See More Of On PS4

[DrRipley]

As technology progresses, naturally, gaming companies would prefer to showcase and maximize the power of the consoles. And this probably means a lot more focus on games that allow for more flexibility in game play and visually rich cut scenes, such as sandbox games, FPS, etc. and possibly a little less of the older types of games that are more linear and therefore simpler in nature such as hack 'n' slash, fighting games, etc.

I personally am not that fond of sandbox or FPS games and still prefer just having a linear story to follow, something I can pick up and just run forward and do combos on, so I really hope that the hack 'n' slash genre (or other similar game types) doesn't die out. Of course, fighting games will live on, even with higher technology, but I would like to see more new titles for it or at least see some older and lesser known titles brought back to life.

What are your thoughts on this? Am I just paranoid that some of these genres might die out? Do you want to see more games from a certain genre, or are you pretty much satisfied with the current state of game titles and genres, and particularly where it seems to be heading?

 

[Ciel]

I would like to see more TRPG games in the same vein as FF: Tactics, Fire Emblem, and Disgaea. In regards to your question and concern upon the Hack 'n' Slash genre, I do not think it is going to die out completely. I will not contest that there are less games that share likeness to Diablo and Baulder's Gate, but the hacking and slashing lives on in games like Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, Castlevania, Darksiders. I do not think you have anything to be alarmed about insofar as that particular genre is concerned. Just as the genre has evolved over the course of a few years, it will continue to do so. Let us not forget how big the market is for the remodeled genre.

 

[Haze]

I'm going to be generic with my answer here and say... Sandbox games. After GTA V, just think what next-gen can do!

 

[Ciel]

I'm going to be generic with my answer here and say... Sandbox games. After GTA V, just think what next-gen can do!

I would actually like to see sandbox titles that are not violence-centric, not there is anything wrong with those that are. It would, in many ways, force the player to communicate/interact with and contribute toward the world in which he is moving in.

 

[wowtgp]

I would like to see more RTS gamers. Also more games like Diablo 3 will be good for PS4. Now that the structure is flexible and similar to PC, these types of games are possible to make for PS4. It's so refreshing to see where Sony is going with their console.

 

[crazyduck]

Well I just like messing around on games so I would like to see more open world games that are fun to play. Most of them are not very good. I would like to see more games made by small companies as they seem to make some good ones. So not genres as such but the game developers. Although if I had to pick a genre I would say extreme sports. Some of them can be fun to mess around on.

 

[E.Honda]

I would like to see more fun sports games instead of the total simulation they try to go for with the Madden's and 2K series, I mean I love those games but sometimes they are too involving for a quick play. I want the next generation of "Blades of Steel" or "Baseball Stars" those sports games were legendary and very fun and still hold very high cult appeal in gaming circles. With the graphic prowess of these new consoles the sky is the limit on what can be done in a fun sports game, can you imagine playing a next generation "Baseball Stars" and watching you outfielder climb the wall and jump fifteen feet in the air and rob a HR that would be epic. A new Blitz is a must to if there is any justice for non simulation sports games.

 

[SpiralArchitect]

As long as they keep making 3rd person beat em ups, I am ok with the whole open world craze. Fighting games will obviously live on. The more power consoles get, the more graphically better these games will get. After all they work on a very simple formula that has been working since the arcade days and I see no reason for it to stop working now.

Admittedly, I don't mind the stream of open world games. When these games are good, they can be mind blowing. Skyrim, RDD and now GTA V all show what the sand box style is capable of doing. As long as they more variety within this genre, adding elements of other genres, I'll be a happy camper.

 

[corporatenoun]

I want more cinematic games. In other words, give money to Quantic Dream so they can come out with games more often. I love the idea of games that are like interactive movies; games with a ton of emotional depth, well-written stories, and highly original gameplay.

 

[bknight]

Just give me massive open world games, similar to GTA or Watch Dogs, environment doesn't matter as long as it's large as hell and you can walk around it at will, another suggestion to add to this one is using the less loading features as possible, I hate when I'm playing a game and suddenly a loading appears and I get instantly teleported to another location lol, GTA V is awesome on this as you get control of your character as soon as the 'full motion videos' end.

 

[The Nightmonkey]

I'd actually like to see make games that are similar to Power Stone, Shemmue and Heavy Rain.
Power Stone is one of the most fun 4 player fightings ever made. Why they haven't re-made this is beyond me.
Shenmue was my favorite Dreamcast game. The graphics were cutting edge when it first came out and blended the qualities of a fighting and 3rd person adventure game.
Heavy Rain because there's no other game like it.

 

[BlackSolaris]

I would like to see more TRPG games in the same vein as FF: Tactics, Fire Emblem, and Disgaea. In regards to your question and concern upon the Hack 'n' Slash genre, I do not think it is going to die out completely. I will not contest that there are less games that share likeness to Diablo and Baulder's Gate, but the hacking and slashing lives on in games like Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, Castlevania, Darksiders. I do not think you have anything to be alarmed about insofar as that particular genre is concerned. Just as the genre has evolved over the course of a few years, it will continue to do so. Let us not forget how big the market is for the remodeled genre.

This dude knows what's up. I would kill for a Final Fantasy Tactics or a Tactics Ogre for the PS4, with tons and tons of content. Disgaea did it and it's awesome, why can't they?

Also, i would like a sequel to Devil May Cry 4 and God Hand, with even more content, if that ain't asking too much.

 

[Haze]

I would actually like to see sandbox titles that are not violence-centric, not there is anything wrong with those that are. It would, in many ways, force the player to communicate/interact with and contribute toward the world in which he is moving in.

Very much agree. This would also be awesome to see.

 

[carlwoods]

Even though they wouldn't be great examples to showcase how powerful this generation of consoles will be I would still love to see some turn based RPG games.

 

[amazingone]

I want to see some more strategy games. It seems like the PC is the home of the strategy game. I also want to see more niche sports games like lacrosse, racquetball, roller derby and destruction derby. How about some choose your own adventure style, non-linear RPG's? Those are few and far between.

 

[Ciel]

I would kill for a Final Fantasy Tactics or a Tactics Ogre for the PS4, with tons and tons of content. Disgaea did it and it's awesome, why can't they?

My guess is because the genre is niche and they would rather put more of an effort toward their more popular titles—oh yes and selling over-priced games on the iPhone.

 

[MedeaWakoski]

I would love to see a diversity of open world, non-linear RPGs, and pure Adventure games.

I want more cinematic games. In other words, give money to Quantic Dream so they can come out with games more often. I love the idea of games that are like interactive movies; games with a ton of emotional depth, well-written stories, and highly original gameplay.

Yes!

 

[amazingone]

I would love to see a diversity of open world, non-linear RPGs, and pure Adventure games.



Yes!

I really feel like non-linear RPG's with multiple avenues to pick from that provide various twists and turns based on your decisions will be the next big wave for gaming. It will be like those choose your own adventure books. I don't even know if those style of books are still written anymore. I want my actions in the game to determine how things pan out, meaning that my decisions determine what ending the game has and there should be a significant number of possible endings to the game.

 

[Joel]

If I wanted to change the genre of the PS 4 I would just go to the Xbox. PS does an amazing line up of RPG and experiences that sometimes don't translate to multiplayer play but are very engaging. I want them to stick with teh same path they've been on. Give me my RPG, my JRPG, my Last of Us experiences and keep on blazing that trail!

 

[lindbergh]

I'm a traditional kind of guy and I miss most of the RPGs that were found in the PS1. That's why I crave for more traditional turn-based RPGs on the PS4. I would like more games that are structured like Final Fantasy VII, VIII or IX with updated graphics of course.