I'm cheap, so what? Is it a bad thing?

I’m interested in both LostWinds games, but here’s why I won’t be getting them.

I’ve seen great feedback and not so great feedback on both games. Many complain that both games are short, but are great in ideas and the control scheme is something fresh and new. Here’s the thing, why buy these games for $10 each when I know that both games are short in length? The first LostWinds estimate of time completing the game is around 3 hours, and LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias estimate of time of completing the game is around 4-6 hours.

Now back to what I was talking about on LostWinds. I like everything about the game down to the graphics, the control scheme, music, and such like what I have had with Klonoa Wii; however, it’s going to turn out to be a similar experience to me when I played Klonoa Wii. I don’t want to get LostWinds or LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias because it seems to me that even for $10 the price is absurd. I have a prediction on what might happen with LostWinds. I feel like one is really like paying $10 for one level in the LostWinds franchise. If they so happen to combine these games, LostWinds acting as the first chapter or level and LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias acting as the second chapter or level in the franchise, then it would be something to consider.

Let’s say like they came out with 8 different games concerning the LostWinds franchise, and the 8game would be the final game to end the LostWinds story, then lower the price of what one normally play for 8 games to the price on what one would pay for 5 games, then it would definitely be worth buying to me. In other words, those eight games (in my opinion 8 chapters) that would cost a regular $80 if one would buy the games separately, but if all 8 games bought together to form one game that would cost around $50 instead of $80 would be reasonable.

I think that LostWinds for WiiWare has a lot of potential, but to really impress me into buying the games, Frontier is going to have to lower the price if they ever want to get my interest in buying their game.

These things that I have mentioned may indeed may never happen, but just know that I will not be getting LostWinds anytime soon. I probably won’t get the two LostWinds at all if they remain at $10. Whatever the case, I’m saying that LostWinds looks like a great game and probably is a great game, but it’s not a game for me to consider because it’s flaw of being short for the money, at least right now. (You can tell I want the price to change.)

Well I’m done with my nerdy ways for now, so see you all later. : - P
 
- Ty
 
Also, why and how on earth did I write this? I'M NUTS!! lol. I don't even know if this whole thing makes any sense! It's on my mind I guess to get it all out!!! X - D

I’m interested in both LostWinds games, but here’s why I won’t be getting them.

I’ve seen great feedback and not so great feedback on both games. Many complain that both games are short, but are great in ideas and the control scheme is something fresh and new. Here’s the thing, why buy these games for $10 each when I know that both games are short in length? The first LostWinds estimate of time completing the game is around 3 hours, and LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias estimate of time of completing the game is around 4-6 hours.

Now back to what I was talking about on LostWinds. I like everything about the game down to the graphics, the control scheme, music, and such like what I have had with Klonoa Wii; however, it’s going to turn out to be a similar experience to me when I played Klonoa Wii. I don’t want to get LostWinds or LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias because it seems to me that even for $10 the price is absurd. I have a prediction on what might happen with LostWinds. I feel like one is really like paying $10 for one level in the LostWinds franchise. If they so happen to combine these games, LostWinds acting as the first chapter or level and LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias acting as the second chapter or level in the franchise, then it would be something to consider.

Let’s say like they came out with 8 different games concerning the LostWinds franchise, and the 8game would be the final game to end the LostWinds story, then lower the price of what one normally play for 8 games to the price on what one would pay for 5 games, then it would definitely be worth buying to me. In other words, those eight games (in my opinion 8 chapters) that would cost a regular $80 if one would buy the games separately, but if all 8 games bought together to form one game that would cost around $50 instead of $80 would be reasonable.

I think that LostWinds for WiiWare has a lot of potential, but to really impress me into buying the games, Frontier is going to have to lower the price if they ever want to get my interest in buying their game.

These things that I have mentioned may indeed may never happen, but just know that I will not be getting LostWinds anytime soon. I probably won’t get the two LostWinds at all if they remain at $10. Whatever the case, I’m saying that LostWinds looks like a great game and probably is a great game, but it’s not a game for me to consider because it’s flaw of being short for the money, at least right now. (You can tell I want the price to change.)

Well I’m done with my nerdy ways for now, so see you all later. : - P
 
- Ty
 
Also, why and how on earth did I write this? I'M NUTS!! lol. I don't even know if this whole thing makes any sense! It's on my mind I guess to get it all out!!! X - D

Nothing wrong here. I hate how high prices for games are. Cheap is an ugly word, you're just price-savvy.

You're not cheap, just smart!

$20 for a 7-9 hour experience if fine to me. I sometimes enjoy those shorter games anyway. But hey, if you find that the $20 you save on those two awesome games is good because you can put it towards something that's much longer, then go ahead. To each his own.

Cheap people are what's stalling economic recovery. If everyone's hoarding their money, none of its being circulated and every loses money. 
Also, by your logic, if a normally priced game is under 18 hours long its not worth your money. Most games are under 18 hours long.

Cheapness is bad, you can't have fun with somebody who is cheap

I'm cheap too! You're my new friend :D 
Well ok, maybe not cheap since I always spent money when there's something I want. 
I'm mostly cheap when it comes to other people and my money

Well, being cheap isn't exactly a GOOD thing. It really depends on what you're spending your money on.

You're not nuts! I agree with you.

I bought LostWinds because it seemed different and I wanted to buy a WiiWare game at the time. I really enjoyed the experience. I finished it in 4 1/2 hours. I plan on playing it again to get ready for Winter of the Melodias. I can see your point and also think the game could come out on a disk one day when the chapters are complete. I thought it was well worth the price but again, buying something digitally for $10/US for a 4 hour adventure could be a little steep for some.

Considering some full price games last about twice as long for 6 times the price, I don't think its a big issue. I won't be buying the game just because I didn't like the first one enough to warrant buying a sequel.  
 
Edit: Not to mention I'm spending more money on VC in hopes that more games will be released on it

Admittedly, I don't have much of an affinity for games, so I guess I'm cheap in that regard.  I prefer a good book, or a movie, over most games anyway.

" @AgentJ: I love the Virtual Console, and I think you already know that I prefer the Virtual Console over WiiWare. I've spent more money on VC titles myself. : - P I just love the classic games of yesteryear. I'm just a little disappointed in Nintendo though for releasing only one VC title a week, and 2 WiiWare titles a week. I wish that it was the other way around, if you know what I mean. Have you noticed that ONLY 1 VC title is releasing each week? - Don't mean to stray off the subject. Anyway.............Also, I haven't played either game in the LostWinds franchise, I just heard about them, I just played Klonoa Wii. "

Just don't be a cheapass when it comes to friends/girlfriends.  Nobody likes a dick who won't buy a round when it's his turn, and a woman never puts out for cheap bastards.

The answer to your questions: Yes, yes you are & Yes.

The second game is well worth anyone's money.  
  
I bought Klonoa Wii for less than half price two days ago. I waited knowing at full price it was never going to be worth it for a game I had completed on PS1.

i guess i don't really mind short games as long as they have great replay value (secret levels, unlockable costumes/characters, harder difficulty) 
 
if games have replay value, i end up playing the game way beyond one run through and it ends up becoming a longer game for me 
 
i thought klonoa ( one of my favorite games back when i had a wii) had the perfect length and value for a $30 game in my humble opinion
 
 
yes you are nutz..but aren't we all?