All of my friends know that I am a huge fan of 3D fighters. The freedom. The mechanics. The varying ways in which you can play characters. The graphics. There's a lot to like about 3D fighters. However, with the current gen in swing, only two franchises are making the jump: Tekken and DOA. Now, I love both these franchises and right now, they are the two top 3D fighters right now. Soulcalibur V makes appearances at locals, but Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown has basically faded away from the tournament scene in America. Back then, 3D fighters ruled consoles and 2D fighters were far and few between. But Street Fighter IV changed all that and 2D/2.5D fighters are bigger than ever. It seems like now, developers are pumping out a new 2D fighter every month, while 3D fighters are getting left behind.
While I applaud Tekken and DOA for keeping 3D fighters alive, and for local tournaments still including SC5 in their lineup, it makes me question about 3D fighters and their future. There's only four major 3D fighting franchises left: Tekken, DOA, Soulcalibur, and Virtua Fighter, but the latter two are currently dormant. I know 3D fighters aren't going to completely go away, but I would hate for the subgenre to completely fade away.
Thoughts?
While I applaud Tekken and DOA for keeping 3D fighters alive, and for local tournaments still including SC5 in their lineup, it makes me question about 3D fighters and their future. There's only four major 3D fighting franchises left: Tekken, DOA, Soulcalibur, and Virtua Fighter, but the latter two are currently dormant. I know 3D fighters aren't going to completely go away, but I would hate for the subgenre to completely fade away.
Thoughts?