No, seriously. For some reason, I just don't get this.
To those who are going to say that I've probably not played DS1 and DS2. Actually, I did. And I've enjoyed both. And I played the games in the right order, DS3 was not my first game in the franchise.
Now, getting to the point. I see that everyone seems to hate a number of things in DS3: faster, FPS-style pacing of the game with tons of enemies, less 'scare' moments, arcade-FPS-style centered aiming, dumb lovestory, Isaac turning into an "fps-badass"-style character. Did I miss anything?
Well...
First thing's first, I see switching to FPS-style gameplay with more enemies and less scaring moments in the game as natural evolution of the franchise, at least with the same protagonist. Firstly, Isaac — and we — have already faced necromorphs twice. This makes them (and the game overall) less scaring, as we know what to do: go for the limbs, don't get yourself cornered, etc.. Isaac going badass? That's natural too. I mean, he survived two outbreaks. He has to get some experience in taking necromorphs out. Or would you rather enjoy him being a whining pussy, constantly weeping: "Oh no, not this, not again..."? Plus, the game takes place on a (technically) necromorph planet, completely overrun with a necromorph outbreak. Necromorphs attacking you in small groups would seem somewhat illogical in such conditions, don't you think?
Next. Everyone seems to hate FPS-style aiming. Ugh, yeah... guys... have you, like, noticed..? The aiming option in the game's settings? There is an option for classic off-centre realistic aim.
FPS aiming is for those who want less hardcore-style gameplay. It's not added at the cost of removing old aiming option. Why hate it then..? Because it makes game easy? Then, let's hate normal and easy difficulty settings! Let's have only one option: hardcore mode. Would you like the game being that way?
There are two points though I understand and recall. Firstly, game's just too generous on giving you ammo and medkits and resources. Secondly, the whole lovestory thing, or, at least, for me, the drama parts and Ellie going to "damsel-in-distress"-style personality is pretty dumb and... really has to go. Really.
Yes. That somewhat spoils DS3. Spoils, but not ruins in my opinion.
%has a feeling of shitstorm headed his way%