(Video Game) Is Modern Warfare 2 Terriost Stage too Much?

No.. they gave a disclaimer so its your fault if you find it too much. But actually I am with you, I did find it a little disturbing how you calmly walked, not even able to run at the beggining and just mowed people down. However, it just adds to the realism of the game and I don't think it should have been ommited.

Also, you should have probably added a spoiler tag somewhere for people who havent gotten there yet

 

This whole thread needs a spoiler.

And no it's not too much. My kids won't be playing it, or GTA.

 

It gives you a choice if you don't want to see it, so I don;t think it's a big deal. I have not played the campaign yet, but there is plenty of stuff in video games that are like this imo.

 

I was amazingly able to see that it was actually in a game and not in real life. Yes it was a bit disturbing how calmly you walked but in the end there is a disclaimer which gives you the option to not see it so its ok in my opinion.

 

Haven't played the game...so I looked it up. Here it is for others who are curious like me:

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I personally played this chapter out like 12 times. I dont see what the big deal is.

 

Does not compute......

 

Ever seen Schindler's List?

Games will take the leap sooner rather than later. "Mature" games will become much more emotional and raw, and hopefully they become an artform.
I have never been so involved and emotionally moved while playing a game, Dragon Age has really striked a chord with me. I have yet to play much COD, but I think they are going for the same thing. The feelings that you are having are natural, and exactly what the game makers want. Without those feelings, it is nothing more than a game.

 

I seriously do not even come close to understanding the uproar about this level. Its a freaking GAME!

Do you realize how many video games utilize a gun to kill someone?

So what if the setting is in an airport...big deal. Its a game.

Heck, I'll murder every one of those civilians...restart the mission, and then find different ways to kills them.

The sensitivity to this is absurd.

Its a game.

 

When will "games" elevate themselves to another level, and become art?
I hope it is soon.

I get tired of people saying "It's just a game!!!"...

 

My point is that there are way too many people making a big deal out of that level.

Most games that come out nowadays are total works of art. That doesnt mean its not a game. Its still a video game. But its art. They arent mutually exclusive.

 

Yup, very true. Now we just need a new name for them.

Movies is to Films


As


Video Games are to "*******"

 

You state you don't get upset with other gruesome games because they're just that... games.

Are you and some Russians physically walking into an airport and unloading round after round into countless civilians?

... I thought not.

It is still a game.

The uproar over this is absolutely absurd.

I find nothing wrong with the level whatsoever - and in fact - quite enjoyed playing through it.

The overreaction of people in the media trying to get attention is in my opinion sad. If you don't want your kids to be playing that's fine - don't force your opinions on others.

Now time to go back and replay the mission - this time i'll cook some frags instead of spending all my ammo. Yeaaa boiiiiiii

 

That is exactly why it gives you the choice if you would like to see it or not at the begining of the game..

GTA 4 is worse so no I don't think its too much.

Plus you don't have to shoot the people to pass the level, just walk behind the dudes while they do ths shootings until you get to the outside part.

 

Interactive Experience?

 

I haven't played the game, but I just watched the youtube clip in this page and the words "emotional" and "raw" are definitely accurate descriptions. During the beginning sequence at the baggage claim I was like "HOLY Shhh... ". A visceral experience, to say the least.

And while that clip was definitely pretty hardcore for a game, that's a good thing in my eyes. The media and a lot of people get so up in arms about games taking on mature themes because in their mind they equate games to fun things that little Johnny plays after school. They need to realize that some of these games are rated M, and much like an R-rated movie they are going to contain mature themes and scenarios.

Along with Schindler's List, another fitting movie to mention in this thread would be Saving Private Ryan. If there are ever games that can evoke the types of emotions that those movies did during certain points, that game will easily become one of my all-time favorites. To get lost in the immersion and feel all of the emotions, both good and bad, like you are a part of the game is what just about everyone game developer should be aiming for, in my opinion.

 

No they didn't go too far. The game is for a mature audience and they even give you an option to skip the stage.

btw... its only a video game