Agree with you on the technological limelight, and the quality that From put in to make KF what it became. I think thats why most of us here love From's games, just trekking through DS2 made me think "not many game companies make games this big" and I really hope that From keep up with their quality standards and dont take the Capcom route to cack. So to speak.
But for me, its not so much the tech side. Somehow, From have a very consistent art form that naturally takes a hold of your imagination and... Somewhat quenches it. Sounds odd, but thats the attraction for me, its almost like From know how to design great creatures, equipment and items to make them feel believable, while maintaining an appealing surreal effect. The Dark series isnt as surreal as Demons or KF / ST, and probably so to appeal to a wider audience, but its still there.
But in the end, maybe King's Field should stay where it is? As a monument to gaming, it's something good, but modernization I fear would hurt King's Field... Sure I'd love another entry in the series, but I know I'd end up complaining that it's too fast... Hah.
Yeah, but somehow I cant see From taking the Skyrim route, because their level design and pace wouldnt allow it. From seem to know how to link areas together without straining the player... So a new KF would likely progress something similar to the Souls games (hopefully more DS1 than 2) obviously with the warping more a privelege than a nessecity. Plus the quality artwork would make it shine
But for me, its not so much the tech side. Somehow, From have a very consistent art form that naturally takes a hold of your imagination and... Somewhat quenches it. Sounds odd, but thats the attraction for me, its almost like From know how to design great creatures, equipment and items to make them feel believable, while maintaining an appealing surreal effect. The Dark series isnt as surreal as Demons or KF / ST, and probably so to appeal to a wider audience, but its still there.
But in the end, maybe King's Field should stay where it is? As a monument to gaming, it's something good, but modernization I fear would hurt King's Field... Sure I'd love another entry in the series, but I know I'd end up complaining that it's too fast... Hah.
Yeah, but somehow I cant see From taking the Skyrim route, because their level design and pace wouldnt allow it. From seem to know how to link areas together without straining the player... So a new KF would likely progress something similar to the Souls games (hopefully more DS1 than 2) obviously with the warping more a privelege than a nessecity. Plus the quality artwork would make it shine