hitman videogame & the dying stealth game genre

ok so ive been a fan of the hitman series for a while now. and by in large ive loved it. the level design the multiple ways to kill a target the multiple objectives within each level. the weapon customization, the disguises I could go on for days. but its safe to say that "Hitman Absolution" ruined the franchise. so I ask you fellow viners: why do videogame studiosalways have to ruin a good thing to make it "more accessible" (easier) for people? why do they betray the people who padded their pockets in favor of the people with a 3 second attention span. Absolution sucked and it bothers me that I see this trend in stealth games that we used to love splinter cell hitman have disintegrated into easy games for kids. why don't true gamers ever get what we want? (kojima gives us what we want though) why does the gaming industry cater to the COD battlefield and TPS players that don't want to have to think their way through a game? share your opinions here

Is it easy to platinum? I just finished Contracts and and moving on to Blood Money.

@the_last_son_of_czarnia:

what do you mean?

Platinum as in getting every single Trophy (Playstation Network).

@yourneighborhoodcomicgeek:

oh thanks. and @the_last_son_of_czarnia yes it is.

I disagree. I feel like stealth games are making a major comeback: Metal Gear Solid V, the Arkham series, Ghost Recon series, Watch Dogs (looks like it has some elements), the Last of Us, etc.

As for why studios make things more accessible to new players, this is easily applied to movies, comics, etc. Same thing: money.

Yep.

I just realized: Ghost Recon, Watch Dogs, and Assassins Creed...

Thank you, Ubisoft!

arkham isn't really what I would call stealth. the orginal 3 splintercells and the first 3 hitmans is more the stealth im talking bout.

@the_last_son_of_czarnia:

btw you are going to LOVE bloodmoney. if you want to watch a GREAT "let's play" check out "TheAuxxieGamer" on youtube.

Well, the new Splinter Cell can be played in multiple ways, including 'pure' stealth.

@aiden_cross:

they always make those promises

Don't forget the previous Dishonored and the upcoming Thief. Totally agree though. I don't see how stealth is dying when it's more popular than ever in my opinion.

@samimista:

there are a few stealth series that have been completely changed to suit the casual gamer. hitman and splinter cell come to mind. AC has never really been about stealth. neither has the arkham series.

@jedixman: B.I.N.G.O. And money ruins games. O

Whaaa :o i liked absolution

@sog7dc: I understand what you mean now but the thread title sounds a bit misleading.

EDIT: Also I never mentioned AC if you mean Assassin's Creed. That I never consider to be a stealth game. Thief is a different franchise that's been around long before AC. Unless if you mean something else.

First off, I loved Absolution. But, it was also a different Publisher that released the new game. (Eidos originally; Square Enix now). Publishing companies have a lot more say than the developers, in regards to a games content. You want to blame somone...blame Square Enix for not letting the developers (IO Interactive) off of their leash.

Most stealth games are simply part action now, which works for me.

Also easier =/= bad IMO. Just means that the devs need to make sure their multiple difficultly settings.

@sog7dc:

why do videogame studiosalways have to ruin a good thing to make it "more accessible" (easier) for people? why do they betray the people who padded their pockets in favor of the people with a 3 second attention span.

It's a misguided attempt to draw more customers and money.

Totally agree on this. I actually like the multiple difficulty settings to be honest. Very helpful.

Ah! I forgot about Thief!

I'm thinking of playing Dishonored, but I haven't decided. I have a few games I'd like to play (The Walking Dead, Eternal Darkness, possibly buy Mirror's Edge for PC...).

Also: there are some stealth elements in Skyrim. Seriously, the Dark Brotherhood and Thieves' Guild are boring if you don't go stealthy.

To be honest with you I have never played Thief before but so hyped for the reboot. It looks fantastic. 0.0

Dishonored is a very fun one but may I recommend to wait for Steam Sale? It does have replay value to it since you can go nonlethal or lethal way but I believe the Steam Sale is coming up soon.

When certain games are known for challenge and latest game is dumbed down, for a new audince, it going to a problem for old time fans.

Try Deus ex human revolution or far cry 3

@samimista:

I know you didn't. someone earlier did and I just wanted to address it. I wasn't aiming that at you though

This is true. Which is why their should be multiple difficultly settings so you can please newer fans who aren't very good at the game while keeping the challenge for classic fans.

dishonored comes to mind as a good stealth game and absolution was good as well. plus a new thief game.

@sog7dc: Ah okay though I think you accidentally did the '@' towards me.

I beg to differ.

As a Survival Horror enthusiast I feel your pain

I hope we get a true stealth game on the next gen