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Current Talk '04 I / Re:1991 DS/WB DS observations
« on: April 06, 2004, 08:13:10 PM »Quote
Of course, it's completely understandable to believe that nothing can ever come close to recapturing the same magic of the original DS. But at the same time, there's no reason not to believe that something different, but possibly equally special could potentially be created - not to replace the original - but to coexist alongside it. That's the way I see the '91 series, and I'm hoping a WB DS might turn out to be something even more interesting. After all, valuable lessons were learned with the '91 series, and one can hope that a WB DS would both build and improve upon them...
Very much agreed, MB. Although I'll be the first to acknowledge -- and bitch about -- many of the problems inherent in the 91 DS, I'm still a fan. Not to mention an unabashed fan of NoDS. I'm one of those who would probably prefer to see a next-generation-style DS rather than yet another retelling, but at the same time, I'm very excited about the prospect of a new one, regardless of the form it takes. Who knows, this one may put the 91 series to shame and find the longevity it deserves. Or it may not. But I'll stay cautiously optimistic until the show itself proves itself worthy or unworthy of following.