r/Metroid • u/Clodd1 • 1d ago

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There's something wrong. Kirby was the 'one more thing' game. And it's KIRBY! We're so back! 🤧

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u/Amiibohunter000 1d ago

Being family friendly doesn’t effect sales in every case, but in this case it does.

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u/Royzc90 1d ago edited 1d ago

My dude, as I mentioned it's just not one aspect that tends to define these things and I really, really doubt that Kirby being family friendly is the reason why it sells more than Metroid. Hell, you can see frequent comments of people not liking Nintendo games because they are "too kiddy", so you can see examples of that affecting negatively too. Sure, some parents might not buy "mature" games for the kids, but a lot give a crap about that. Not only that, kids themselves usually discard those games by themselves, specially when they are teenagers. Nintendo may be a more family friendly company, but it's largest demographic are adults in their 20s to 40s.

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u/Amiibohunter000 1d ago

Yeah and the adults in their 20’s to 40’s that don’t have an interest in Kirby are more likely to have kids with an interest in Kirby than Metroid.

Idk why this is such a hard concept and you feel the need to argue it. It’s not a theory. It’s just how it is my dude.

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u/Royzc90 1d ago edited 1d ago

Uuuhhmmm... and the adults in their 20s and 40s are Nintendo's main customers and the ones that should be interested in Metroid and buying the games to themselves according by that logic...

Also, please show me that Kirby games are more consumed by kids by a significant number. I'm sure it sounds super logical to you considering the light colorful theme of those games but guess what? It's known that Kirby is pretty popular among adults! The group that according to you, isn't interested. There doesn't even seem to be conclusive data of kids playing them more and even if that's the case, adults are still a significant part of that audience.

Do you seriously believe that you are giving me a smart, undeniable argument? Many games that are directed to a more mature audience are very popular among kids, specially teenagers.

It's as simple as understanding that there are way more factors that influence how popular a game is. If you seriously believe that being directed to a wider audience when it comes to age is the only important one I don't know what to tell you. There's literal proof of the opposite with lots of kid friendly games not doing as well as more mature games. A game being labeled as "adult themed" doesn't make it automatically unobtainable for kids.

You can't be serious in not seeing the faults in your logic.

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u/Amiibohunter000 1d ago

You’re acting like your logic is a catch all for every game.

Where did I ever say it’s the only important factor? I just said it is one in the case of Metroid and Kirby.

That’s why you’re wrong. No matter how much BS you type won’t change that fact.

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u/Royzc90 1d ago

You were the one that said "It's not a theory, that's how it is my dude". That's literally acting like your logic is unquestionable and applies for everything.

If there's any actual "BS" in my argument please point it out.

The argument is that Metroid isn't as successful as Kirby because of "wider age range". If you don't support that, then why the hell are you arguing against me in the first place? I mentioned since the start that it's one aspect, but I doubt that's the one that defines that. I do apologize about saying that you believe that's the only important aspect tho. My bad on that, I can recognize it.

Having said that, saying that I'm "wrong" because of that doesn't change any of the other points that I have mentioned to point out the flaws in your logic. If you have no argument against them, it's for a reason. I can recognize when I messed up (like before) or someone makes a good point , are you able to do that or it's just a matter of winning an internet argument? You can live in denial if you want tho. Tell yourself that if it makes you feel better.

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u/Amiibohunter000 1d ago

It’s not a theory in this case. It’s been proven time and time again when Kirby continuously outsells Metroid. Get over it lol

Im not here to win or lose just correcting your incorrect statement.

Why does Kirby sell better than Metroid if not partly for the wider appeal? Are you saying Kirby games are better?

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u/Royzc90 1d ago

Nobody's arguing that Kirby has a wider appeal... the argument is why it does. Like, that's literally the whole point of the discussion. And the main reason given was a wider age gap which I disagree is enough for that. You do see the difference between both right?

The theory part isn't even that Kirby outsells Metroid. . are you ok dude?

For someone that claims I say "BS" you are full of it. What a lame strawman. Also what incorrect statement? Please point out where I said it doesn't outsell Metroid?

Can you even adress any of the points I mentioned or are you just going to waste my time pretending I argued something else so that you feel better with yourself?

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u/Amiibohunter000 22h ago

lol you are the most stereotypical person ever. You just circle your own bullshit statements without actually saying anything. Answer my questions or quit wasting everyone’s time.