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Originally Posted by LeeVanSpliff
I agree that SH4 could be better if more development time had been spend on it. I think that goes for every computer game I have ever played (with the possible exception of Ultima Underworld 2 which was simply perfect).
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I would rate the first System Shock as one of the greater games of that time, but since they're both made by the same team, it's only a matter of preference
I think the graphics (3d-engine, models, textures, etc.) take most of the development time these days due to ever increasing industry standards (we need a reason for those new graphic cards). Older games were much simpler and thus had more development time for polishing.
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Game developers are here to make money though (which I definitely don't blame them for). They are not in it for purpose or meaning or for making absolute TOPgames. They're here to make money.
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I think you've mistaken the game developers with game publishing companies. Most lead developers probably want to make the best possible game but they are under constant pressure, time-limits and restraints from the producers (not surprising, considering how much the games cost these days).