If anything, I'd say it actually makes sense for a character to be able to do new stuff in a game set later in the timeline, compared to others. One of my issues with Arkham Origins was seeing how Batman was basically able to do everything he could do in City, despite the game being set before Asylum, and we know there's a big difference between Batman from Asylum and City.
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Uncharted 4 - A Thief's |Reviews Thread| Nateness Awaits
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Oh I know and its fine just something I found odd.
I cant imagine Drake getting less tricks with age
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
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Considering I view Quantum break as one of the worst games I have completed this generation (not worst game, just worst ive played to the final credits) Im pretty sure uncharted has a pretty good chance of beating it.
Unlike others however, I will reserve judgement till I actually play it.
He's most likely calling rabid fanboys shitheads, not people who disagree with him.
redflamingolingo
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They are on damage control after Lucy's review. With all the backlash, they can only be so effusive with their praise. They are trying to not sound contrarian for the sake of lending more credibility to her <9 pending review.
Way to clean house, IGN.
GravityInsanity
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MR ARCADE FOREVER
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How am I poking the beehive being unbiased?
generic_username
I switched to an alt account to ditch my embarrassing tag so I could be an embarrassing Naughty Dog fanboy in peace. Ask me anything!
I think anyone who thinks it is a stupid argument is free to call it a stupid argument.
orthodoxy1095
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It had nothing to do with us too.
oh god. those are video games. whats wrong with people.
WordsintheWater
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Making a comment on a review, just like you're making a comment on my post. It doesn't matter if it bothers me or not, I think it's a stupid argument to make in a shooting action game.
Does he bring it up in every game of this type? If not, it's a stupid argument. In a shooting game you shoot bad guys, that's the point.
illmatic22
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He riled up the idiots. Congrats I guess.
hey_it's_that_dog
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This has to be the kind of criticism you come up with when it's your job to find *something* negative to talk about. No one who thinks about video games for a living could seriously believe that's a good criticism.
"I think this game should be more mechanically redundant and samey for the sake of perfect continuity in the fiction!"
Kralamoonard
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FWIW, Jim has a GAF account so he's probably reading all of this and waiting for his moment to bite
Sorry for super-later response:
1. I was referring to the subtle detail about narratively how they wrapped it up (eg
no big bangs, nothing over the top, just state about a character and quietly end
2. I didn't expect screenshots of reviews to be in the thread, basically, just scores
keltickennedy
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That's the big thing I hope most people eventually get over. (i doubt it) It gets ridiculous.
Comrade Crunch
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The actual shacknews review makes no mention of a score, just that a finalized one will be posted, along with impressions of the mp when the servers go live on May 10.
Nightengale
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It's recorded before reviews went live.
They were actually curious to see how other outlets would review UC4, since their internal consensus was that it wasn't the best Uncharted. Maybe they expected more mixed response like their own? They turned out to be outliers.
Kralamoonard
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Read my post above #3054. It's not the whole picture -- it's a brief nitpick (which he admits to) from a non-spoiler review. If you can't watch the video, then read his tweets above.
Ocarina_117
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My man, they're just opinions. Chill.
I still found Origins great, but it just felt a bit weird at times, nothing more really.
Wondering why Drake is able to use a rope now is something I didn't expect someone to do, I mean, yeah, videogames have been doing this for long time, either a character being able to do something new in a sequel or actually not being able to do something they did in a prequel.
Can't fans just be happy that this game is right now the best reviewed current gen only game? Why do you have to be trashing Jim's opinion piece with the slight complaints he has?
He already said he liked the game and thought it was a good experience. Sony fanboys act like this is some super serious offense to DARE question anything in particular...
And its not all of them granted, but its really annoying to see the UC3 review thread like embarrassing comments in a game that scored much higher than that.
Just calm down for a second and be happy. The reviewers could have easily trashed this game for being a third person shooter in the current gen, especially in a series this ongoing.
He already said he liked the game and thought it was a good experience. Sony fanboys act like this is some super serious offense to DARE question anything in particular...
And its not all of them granted, but its really annoying to see the UC3 review thread like embarrassing comments in a game that scored much higher than that.
Just calm down for a second and be happy. The reviewers could have easily trashed this game for being a third person shooter in the current gen, especially in a series this ongoing.
Great scores. I find myself really wanting to dig into the MP. Just hoping that it doesn't become too crazy with all of the special powers and stuff (only played a few matches from the first beta)
I almost bit. That blocky, low quality hook looked so good.
pharmboy044
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Ah okay. I guess Metacritic read the review and attached a temporary score to it? That's really strange.
Nightengale
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Half the studio is probably on a long vacation.
redflamingolingo
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I'm not a Sony fanboy. I mostly game on PC. I didn't enjoy QB on PC for many reasons, aside from any technical issues it had.
I have problems with Jim's review as well as his statment on Twitter.
And I do think he's a moron. Not because of his 8.5 UC4 score. I just don't care for his reviews in general.
Kenzodielocke
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Jim would've already posted here if he had arguments for our criticism of his review. But he is not here, so I guess he really has no counter point.
I am glad you're still posting reviews, but check the OP and you can save a post ;D
I am glad you're still posting reviews, but check the OP and you can save a post ;D
This has to be the kind of post of someone that didn't actually hear the review.
That was recorded before the review hit, but sure, continue with the dumb conspiracies because your precious little game got a 8.8 LMAO
generic_username
I switched to an alt account to ditch my embarrassing tag so I could be an embarrassing Naughty Dog fanboy in peace. Ask me anything!
It recorded before they went live but that does not mean they did not have a talk with the reviewer to understand her opinion. Look I have not seen any moments where anyone at IGN disagreed with their reviewers opinions. Maybe I have not looked hard enough but I rarely see IGN editors not having a general consensus with the reviewer or really having a completely contrarian opinion.
Kralamoonard
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I think it's just he provoked many fans, and people can criticise his review if they want, so long as they do it respectfully.
GravityInsanity
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Naughty Dog will be attending the Oscars.
ScaryShark
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Re: The rope
Maybe it will change when I play 4 but who is to say Nate couldn't have used the rope prior just because it wasn't in those games?
Maybe the game gives his relationship with the rope some 'origin' and that is where the disconnect comes from.
Either way, it was an extremely small quibble Colin had in a 45 minute discussion.
Maybe it will change when I play 4 but who is to say Nate couldn't have used the rope prior just because it wasn't in those games?
Maybe the game gives his relationship with the rope some 'origin' and that is where the disconnect comes from.
Either way, it was an extremely small quibble Colin had in a 45 minute discussion.
hey_it's_that_dog
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I did read your posts. I'm not saying his whole opinion is garbage. I'm saying that offering that particular criticism was a blunder because it's a very stupid way to think about sequels and gameplay evolution.
I mean, he includes the rope under "cons." If it's really such a small nitpick, why is it there? Putting it in the very brief list of pros and cons strongly implies that it is significant in his opinion.
I didn't hear the review. I was responding based on the quoted language in the post I responded to. If that post was inaccurate, well, sorry for taking what people write at face value.
HeWhoWalks
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Another 10. That's 25 now! Come on Uncharted 4!!!
Comrade Crunch
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Yeah, kind of weird, I've seen metacritic do it in the past, and be totally wrong on the score. Still no idea why they do it.
Kenzodielocke
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They didn't get a review copy, so no. Huber will be reviewing it though.
Primethius
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Some of those ideas sound strange in a UC context. I find the inclusion of stealth alongside the rope mechanic (and the multi-layered combat levels) to be a far greater improvement and certainly contributing much more to the depth of the gameplay then something simple like being able to throw a bottle (or the UC equivalent).
I didn't have an issue with the pacing or the length, so I won't comment on that.
I just checked the last two games I could think of with a wise cracking, wity, positive, or grinning etc. protagonist who in actuality goes around murdering everything ( Ratchet & Clank, and Assassin's Creed Syndicate) and Jim did not mention a thing about how they are smiling serial killers in his reviews.
they dont have a copy yet
True, a well deserved one at that.
FallenGrace
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Well thread turning into a mess last few pages aside. Looks like I'll be keeping my pre-order. Should have enough time to finish getting the Platinum in Ratchet before Uncharted 4 hits.
Love it when a plan comes together.
Love it when a plan comes together.
Japanmanx3
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What did Sterling say?
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