In a few years a 2D game with Ori's visuals would also allow potential cross platform on mobile devices in a few years when hardware improves.
On average it seems 2d games as of the last few years have been on average of higher review rating than 3d games (which oddly enough coincides with my own personal opinions as well). Developing a breathtakingly gorgeous 2d game with amazing visuals and amazing gameplay like Trine2, Raymond Legends and Ori is less of a resource intensive task than a 3D game like Ryse or Crysis3. Seems creating a great gameplay formula for 2D in (relative terms to a 3d game) easier than with 3d games. There is alot less development overhead needed for creating a side scroller I think alot more studios would have the talent and creativity and resources to making a top quality 2d game that earsn +80% or 90% ratings than a 3D game.
Perhaps part of the problem with Rayman's success is instead of a floppsy mopsy cartoon character like Rayman world, which may not appeal to alot of people as you see purchasing trends are now with more mature theme content (gta/cod/bf4/halo/gears/skyrim/fallout/assassincreed), have a "less kid" premise, and more a game like like 2d Metroid or Castlevania (Metroidvanias) could appeal to more people (me included).
On average it seems 2d games as of the last few years have been on average of higher review rating than 3d games (which oddly enough coincides with my own personal opinions as well). Developing a breathtakingly gorgeous 2d game with amazing visuals and amazing gameplay like Trine2, Raymond Legends and Ori is less of a resource intensive task than a 3D game like Ryse or Crysis3. Seems creating a great gameplay formula for 2D in (relative terms to a 3d game) easier than with 3d games. There is alot less development overhead needed for creating a side scroller I think alot more studios would have the talent and creativity and resources to making a top quality 2d game that earsn +80% or 90% ratings than a 3D game.
Perhaps part of the problem with Rayman's success is instead of a floppsy mopsy cartoon character like Rayman world, which may not appeal to alot of people as you see purchasing trends are now with more mature theme content (gta/cod/bf4/halo/gears/skyrim/fallout/assassincreed), have a "less kid" premise, and more a game like like 2d Metroid or Castlevania (Metroidvanias) could appeal to more people (me included).
