You're right it seems pretty clear they chose the quick fix because of money, but was that the right decision? It's hard to say, it seems like Rockstar felt that Manhunt was not going to be a big seller anyways and was not financially worthy of a full make over. However their decision seems to me like the worst of both worlds because now they've released a neutered and supposedly inferior version of the game which will still attract all the controversy of the original.
But maybe that's what Rockstar is after all along, controversy and all the attention that comes with it. Frankly for me that gets old. Instead of all this hype and distraction maybe it would be better if they just concentrate on making good games.
Honestly I would have liked to see them make a bold decision and go ahead and just sell the game as is with the original Adults Only rating.
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You're right it seems pretty clear they chose the quick fix because of money, but was that the right decision? It's hard to say, it seems like Rockstar felt that Manhunt was not going to be a big seller anyways and was not financially worthy of a full make over. However their decision seems to me like the worst of both worlds because now they've released a neutered and supposedly inferior version of the game which will still attract all the controversy of the original.
But maybe that's what Rockstar is after all along, controversy and all the attention that comes with it. Frankly for me that gets old. Instead of all this hype and distraction maybe it would be better if they just concentrate on making good games.
Honestly I would have liked to see them make a bold decision and go ahead and just sell the game as is with the original Adults Only rating.