But these unrivaled performance capabilities have yet to be tapped to their potential. Of the titles slated for launch date that were tested, all boasted arcade-quality presentations. Colored lighting effects and three-dimensional polygonal graphics are given the royal treatment. As for the game play, that's another story. Most of the software lacks any notable degree of depth.
Offerings remain remarkably primitive in nature, touting flash and dazzle over substance.
While these products put original PlayStation wares to shame, they look only slightly better than the current crop of Dreamcast games. But one must also remember that this is the first generation of games spawned for an entirely new platform. The majority of production teams have had access to development kits for only 10 months. Schedules were rushed across the board to successfully make planned street dates. Still, the machine doesn't deserve to be condemned.