Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

[DarkwingChuck]

I mean actual 3D gameplay not 2D gameplay with sidestepping. They put more and more effort into the character models, animations, lighting, etc. but almost all of them are the same old two fighters facing each other on opposite sides of the screen gameplay. Where's the fighting games where you actually move freely in the 3D environment? The closest I can think of are wrestling games but they're pretty boring if you don't care for the "sport." A better example would be the versus mode of MK Shaolin Monks. I'd love for that to be developed into a full game.

[Red Dragon]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

Those are pretty much hit 'n run games is why. Plus with 3d sidestepping type games it allows hits to actually connect.

[John Mora]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

Seriously, you can move around in 3D in Soul Calibur. If you could run around in actual 3D, you'd just be playing an extremely boring game of Final Fight.

[Red Dragon]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

I thought there was a button to free run in SC2?

[Crimson Knight]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

There's more room for controlled technique in a 2D fighter. It's easier to tweak also.

When it comes to full 3D roaming fighters, things get overly complicated, that's why there hasn't been an established series with depth.

While MK Shaolin Monks was a game with a decent fighting engine, what do you think can be done to add depth that makes it appeal to fighting fans, since the casuals are ruled out?

[Armored]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

Because its fighting, not running. Thats why.

[Ryner]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

Power Stone was pretty awesome.

[Kefka Jr.]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

Because CAMERA ANGLES, that's why. Also, I'm sure developers are spooked by previous examples of 3D fighting games (Eirgheiz, Bushido Blade). I guess it's not surprising that all these examples come from Square, a game that is not predominantly KNOWN for their fighting games. I guess Namco and Tecmo and Capcom have all resigned to the fact that the idea just doesn't work so hot.

The closest we've gotten is, in fact, Power Stone, and that was not a very deep game. Especially not for FIGHTAN GAEM enthusiasts.

Someday, maybe, they'll try again, and we'll be able to fight like real, instead of on a single plane that rotates when someone steps forward or backwards.

[Armored]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

Someday, maybe, they'll try again, and we'll be able to fight like real, instead of on a single plane that rotates when someone steps forward or backwards.

YEAH IN THE FUTURE YOU'LL BE ABLE TO FIGHT LIKE KEFKA, RUNNING AROUND IN CIRCLES AND CRYING LIKE A GIRL.

[Kefka Jr.]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

I'm just saying, maybe I want to be able to curl into a ball under a table and beg for my life between blubbering wails.

We're talking about immersion, here.

[Magus]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

Remember how The Bouncer was supposed to blow our minds with ITNERACTIVE CRATES THROWINZ???

[Kire]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

bushido blade.

[Armored]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

I liked bushido blade alot. Once you got the guy with the gun it was next to impossible to lose.

[DK]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

Bushido Blade kicked ass.

[1ce]

Re: Why aren't there more 3D fighting games?

DBZ: Tenkaichi
3D envoriments where you can control where you go.