Fez creator down on 3DS, says Monster Hunter should be on Vita
Posted on March 24, 2013 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Podcast Stories
Fez creator and Polytron Corporation founder Phil Fish has blasted the 3DS and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the portable.
In a series of tweets, Fish criticized the game due to his personal necessity of the Circle Pad Pro, and feels that it would be a better experience on the PlayStation Vita. He additionally believes that the dual-screen design of Nintendo’s handhelds and 3D implementation are nothing more than gimmicks.
Fish’s thoughts in full:
Started playing my first Monster Hunter game last night. On 3DS. It’s not exactly playable without that Circle Pad Pro atrocity… I don’t understand. Why would you even release a game like that on a platform like that? Why is it not out on let’s say… Vita? You know, the one where you could control the camera. It’s too bad because MH looks like it’s basically Phantasy Star Online but not in space. And I love me some PSO. The whole entire thing was a mistake if you ask me.
Also, I’m so sick of this dual-screen clamshell bulls***. A 2nd screen adds NOTHING. it’s a gimmick. 3D is a gimmick. it’s too bad the Vita isn’t a bigger hit because hardware wise it’s PERFECT. it has ONE AWESOME SCREEN, and TWO JOYSTICKS. there’s never been a single DS or 3DS that didn’t make me go “I wish this was on a single screen”. and i’ve never played any game ever anywhere where i was like “I wish this had a 2nd screen”. and absolutely f****** NOBODY ever went “I wish this had 2nd screen that is smaller and a different aspect ration and touch but not 3D”
The Game Boy Micro was the best handheld ever. I wish Nintendo would just make a slightly bigger more powerful GBAM-type thing.
It’s funny because with just the one joystick, it REALLY makes it feel like I’m playing PSO on a Dreamcast. 12 years ago. Did they release a huge bulky wired keyboard from the 3DS too?
I want to like this but the way this game is tutorialized is super inelegant. Also the text is all tiny and warped.
