Beware the Frog

There was a time when I wanted to make a blog about video games, and this is that blog. I’m not really posting anymore, so there’s no point in this, but I can’t quite bring myself to closing this blog.

13 aug. 2008

Star Trek Online

Hmm. Obviously, it’s a noteworthy event that the very first video showing the upcoming Star Trek MMO is available, but there isn’t that much to see. But then, I’m not a Star Trek fan, so maybe that’s why I’m not particularly excited.

No idea how it’s played, of course, but more importantly I don’t find the graphics very attractive — whether on the human scale (where MMOs are always trying to be accessible to low-end PCs anyway, so you don’t expect much graphical prowess) or for space fights, where it’s not so much a question of power but simply art style. There’s something wrong, and it doesn’t feel like a space scene at all; more like toys, actually — which maybe a deliberate homage to ST:TOS, but in any case I don’t think that’s a good choice if you want to attract a wide audience.

 

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