Sex Scenes in games: Deep gameplay or CHEEEEEEEEEEESE

[Bells]

So... the latest one? Alpha Protocol. And it's just... gawh, this is awkward.

I mean, this is a trend i really really really want to stop. These scenes aren't good. They do nothing for the characters, plot, unniverse, gameplay... ever.

In one moment you're playing as a spy or medieval hunter in this world of danger running against the clock to save the day and then... bam! You appear in a REALLY cheesy low quality Softcore porn scene...

I can see the appeal for angry frustrated virgin teens, but c'mon if you are willing to pick up a game because of crap like this, just walk the extra mile and get a Sex game already....

[bluestarultor]

Or use Google. It's not like there isn't plenty out there.

I'll say that Bioware gets a pass, just because they actually make it a relationship thing instead of just fucking. I mean, there IS that, or there was in the first game, but the people are clearly in love, rather than just having an awkward porno in the middle of the game.

[Kyanbu The Legend]

There is no trend. GTA, GoW, and this are the only few games that do it and get past the radar.

Besides, it's America. Sex scenes in games out side of Ao titles will never fly. Not if the FCC has anything to say about it.

[krogothwolf]

No, Bioware gives pornos in game, Jake is a good example in ME2. But seriously, crappy sex scenes are in movies and tv and no one complains about those so yeah, I say just don't buy the game if you dont like em, they're trying to make a mature game by adding mature elements. Its not that big of an issue really.

[Karrrrrrrrrrrresche]

Originally Posted by krogothwolf

No, Bioware gives pornos in game, Jake is a good example in ME2. But seriously, crappy sex scenes are in movies and tv and no one complains about those so yeah, I say just don't buy the game if you dont like em, they're trying to make a mature game by adding mature elements. Its not that big of an issue really.

By Jake I'll assume you mean Jacob.

Fuck you. This is awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4ze_R3TevE

[Bells]

Originally Posted by krogothwolf

they're trying to make a mature game by adding mature elements. Its not that big of an issue really.

Honestly? I can't buy that. I see these elements and hardly ever there is actually anything in there that makes me think "this game would'nt be as mature or deep without this" or even that this was the best way to convey an emotion or thought to evolve a character or relationship.

I can completely understand an Artistic choice, i can even understand an artistic choice based on "this will help sell more copis". what i can't get behind is that this is somehow a gameplay improvement aspect or a "layer of maturity"

[krogothwolf]

Originally Posted by Bells

Honestly? I can't buy that. I see these elements and hardly ever there is actually anything in there that makes me think "this game would'nt be as mature or deep without this" or even that this was the best way to convey an emotion or thought to evolve a character or relationship.

I can completely understand an Artistic choice, i can even understand an artistic choice based on "this will help sell more copis". what i can't get behind is that this is somehow a gameplay improvement aspect or a "layer of maturity"

I highly doubt many people buy the game because of a "sex scene". It might sell the odd extra copy but not enough to warrent the extra time they'd have to put into it to make the scene's just to sell those extra copies. I honestly think you're venting about something silly because it's nothing worse then anything in movies or TV. As Nonsie said you can even skip these or not even care about them so yeah, they put them in to add to the mature level of the game, that's about it.

[DFM]

Originally Posted by Bells

Honestly? I can't buy that. I see these elements and hardly ever there is actually anything in there that makes me think "this game would'nt be as mature or deep without this" or even that this was the best way to convey an emotion or thought to evolve a character or relationship.

I can completely understand an Artistic choice, i can even understand an artistic choice based on "this will help sell more copis". what i can't get behind is that this is somehow a gameplay improvement aspect or a "layer of maturity"

I dunno I'd probably be less satisfied with an RPG romance arc if I couldn't end it with being boned by my super well developed love interest Jacob Taylor and his washboard abs.



Seriously did you see that shit they're amazing.

[DFM]

I agree insomuch as it's not a big issue either way.

[krogothwolf]

I meant Jack, the throw down sex on the table thingy. the booty call one.