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[PrinceOfApathy]

Jesus H. Christ. These buffoons never learn do they?Hopefully some semblance of critical thinking and reason, not to mention discretion instead of rampant fervor; will go into the review process when the next generation of consoles are released.

Not hating on the game, but good Lord, hyperbole valley.

 

[RyanReedyMusic]

Just played almost 4 hours of it on pc. First I have enjoyed the other games in the series with controllers on 360. I gave mine to my wifes family so I got her on pc. Would be nice to play with a controller. So I Xpaddered it. Just doesnt capture the magic I felt from the first one. Im feeling the story. Basically the only reason to complete is for that. The rest feels the same old.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Jesus H. Christ. These buffoons never learn do they?Hopefully some semblance of critical thinking and reason, not to mention discretion instead of rampant fervor; will go into the review process when the next generation of consoles are released.

Not hating on the game, but good Lord, hyperbole valley.

Tell us how mad you really are.

 

[polyh3dron]

Trolling doesn't go here.

 

[Blue Ninja]

Please tell me that they use a 9 scale before I rage

M-m-m-meltdown!

Spoiler

Scores seem perfectly fine, as befit the third coming of Space Jesus.

 

[PrinceOfApathy]

Tell us how mad you really are.

I'm not, I'm quite calm actually.

 

[kneePat]

Metro - 9/10
Planet Xbox 360 - 10/10
Xbox 360 Achievements - 96/100
Thunderbolt games - 9/10
Playstation LifeStyle - 10/10
IncGamers - 9/10
VideoGamer - 8/10

 

[polyh3dron]

Gametrailers doesn't seem too happy with how the game ends .

And I'm sure they show you exactly how it ends as well.

 

[subversus]

OSCAR WORTHY GOTF BLUAAAAUAUUUUAUAUARGGHHHHHHHNNNNNGGGG......

games journalism!

 

[SteeloDMZ]

I'm not, I'm quite calm actually.

Nah, I'm sure your blood is boiling and veins are popping out your neck because another Mass Effect game is getting universal acclaim.

Carry on.

 

[Lakitu]

I only care about the metascore. That is fundamental, even more important than the game itself.

 

[Instro]

It’s a game that you simply must play; one of those titles that will be remembered alongside GoldenEye, Metal Gear Solid, Halo and Ocarina of Time as one of the greatest games of all time. BioWare hasn’t just raised the bar; it’s sent it thundering into orbit.

I wonder if this quote will be remembered more than the game.

 

[derFeef]

OSCAR WORTHY GOTF BLUAAAAUAUUUUAUAUARGGHHHHHHHNNNNNGGGG......

games journalism!

Gamers overraction to games journalism!

 

[Throwaway123456789]

PressFire.no: 6/6 "A spectacular finale - it doesn't get much bigger than this"

 

[Junie12]

That's a lot of 10's.

Hmm, my brother is getting this game tomorrow. Maybe I should check it out...

 

[braves01]

Smells like GTAIV in here.

 

[XANDER CAGE]

Nah, I'm sure your blood is boiling and veins are popping out your neck because another Mass Effect game is getting universal acclaim.

Carry on.

Honestly, you seem like the only person who's mad right now.

Anywho, I'm at least glad to see that I wasn't the only person who liked the game, although I am really surprised at the reviewers who liked the ending. Would love to hear from people who dug the final stuff in the game, not in this thread though obviously.

 

[Moaradin]

I know I can't say much now, only a couple hours in, but so far it's amazing.

 

[Minion101]

Giantbomb scores

Syndicate 5/5
Mass Effect 3 4/5

So my $60 should go to...


PS. I suck at meltdowns

 

[kami_sama]

If you want to read a review, the rps one is very good.

 

[kassatsu]

Is IGN trying to be Vox now?

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/03/01/mass-effect-3-review

 

[subversus]

I only care about the metascore. That is fundamental, even more important than the game itself.

the scores the game gets is more important than the game itself?

my sarcasm sensor is overloaded....

 

[PrinceOfApathy]

Nah, I'm sure your blood is boiling and veins are popping out your neck because another Mass Effect game is getting universal acclaim.

Carry on.

I'm sure I'll see for myself, just as I did with Mass Effect 2 ( which also received wildly rabid numbers ) I enjoyed it as an experience, but as a game? Hmm, that is where the debate begins. I'm sure I'll enjoy ME3 for the "coolness" factor the title exudes which is an experience, but...I'll see how far Bioware has improved design and mechanics wise.

All I was saying is these um "people" have no restraint. I know its not their fault. I'm sure they are educated people.

 

[EatChildren]

So my $60 should go to...

The game that interests you the most.

 

[tolkir]

Giantbomb scores

Syndicate 5/5
Mass Effect 3 4/5

So my $60 should go to...

RE: Revelations 3/5

 

[Dennis]

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Honestly, you seem like the only person who's mad right now.

Anywho, I'm at least glad to see that I wasn't the only person who liked the game, although I am really surprised at the reviewers who liked the ending. Would love to hear from people who dug the final stuff in the game, not in this thread though obviously.

Of course I'm mad because my GameStop didn't have a midnight launch for the game.

 

[Hero]

The biggest thing for me is going to see how my decisions from ME and ME2 effect what happens to Shepherd in ME3. All this "your choices matter and consequences will never be the same!!!!" shit I didn't see at all in ME2.

Can anyone who's played the game comment on that aspect?

 

[derFeef]

Giantbomb scores

Syndicate 5/5
Mass Effect 3 4/5

So my $60 should go to...

Reviews are subjective opinions about the enjoyment of one video game.
If you only look at the score and do not read the review, that's your fault. After reading both reviews, I would buy ME3 over Syndicate. (I bought booth )

plus, those are very different games, so you might enjoy a story driven rpg / tps game better than a linear FPS.

 

[Riposte]

Giantbomb scores

Syndicate 5/5
Mass Effect 3 4/5

So my $60 should go to...


PS. I suck at meltdowns

Binary Domain ??

 

[jooey]

Terrible scores across the board. Better luck next time, BioWare, if there is a next time.

 

[Corky]

World's best game ?
World's most misrepresenting demo ?

 

[Shake Appeal]

I hope the people that enjoy Mass Effect enjoy this one too.

But can we just shut down the gaming presses now, please.

 

[JAVK]

.

 

[AniHawk]

Terrible scores across the board. Better luck next time, BioWare, if there is a next time.

a new trilogy, mass effect: the new republic, starring scott bakula as dr. sam beckett. he's a jedi from another time looking to put things right.

 

[Imp the Dimp]

Do the reviews address the issues a lot of gamers had with the demo? For example:

- Outdated graphics
- Embarassing running animations
- HORRIBLE clothing textures
- No weapon holstering, not even on PC
- Lip sync is awful
- No controller support on PC
- Disgraceful writing quality; I repeat, dis-grace-ful.
- No trial as initially promised
- No inventory
- One button for everything even on PC

 

[XANDER CAGE]

World's best game ?
World's most misrepresenting demo ?

I can safely say that the first half hour/hour is the worst part of the whole 30-ish hour game (took me roughly 28 hours).

It's a bad first impression, and was a terrible choice for the demo.

 

[Sethos]

Does any reviews tell us whether the full version is improved in various things the community was upset about in the demo? For example:

- Outdated graphics
- Embarassing running animations
- HORRIBLE clothing textures
- No weapon holstering, not even on PC
- Lip sync is awful
- No controller support on PC
- Disgraceful writing quality; I repeat, dis-grace-ful.
- No trial as initially promised
- No inventory
- One button for everything even on PC

Shhhh! All lies.

 

[jgminto]

My opinion of a game that I have yet to play has been justified. That is the most important thing here.

 

[Phthisis]

Honestly, you seem like the only person who's mad right now.

Anywho, I'm at least glad to see that I wasn't the only person who liked the game, although I am really surprised at the reviewers who liked the ending. Would love to hear from people who dug the final stuff in the game, not in this thread though obviously.

I actually liked the ending. I think it's getting way too much hate. Some of the most lauded sci-fi writers ever have some really bad plot moments. Bradbury had a short story about a kid who crashed his ship on a fatally cold world, and in order to stay alive, ran next to the ship's firing laser beam to stay warm so he could find supplies. That was simply retarded; doesn't make the author any less good at his craft.

I think the ending has a lot of merits worth discussing if you actually think about it and don't join the zealous vocal group of pitchforkers.

 

[Hoo-doo]

World's most misrepresenting demo ?

This. I felt the demo was terrible from start to finish.
Thank god it's not representative of the final product.

 

[Glassboy]

Giant Bomb needs 1/2 stars in their reviews.

For a 3 1/2?

 

[Donthizz#]

Looks like its going to be the Game of the year..

 

[Absoludacrous]

The higher the review scores, the bigger the internet backlash.

I expect this one to come faster and stronger than ME2.

 

[SlickVic]

Too bad Jeff felt a bit disappointed by it, though I did feel his review was pretty favorable overall (at least for the single player). Curious to hear what the rest of the Giant Bomb crew thinks about it. As for the rest of the reviews, damn, there's some high praise going around there.

 

[Coxy]

Do the reviews address the issues a lot of gamers had with the demo? For example:

- Outdated graphics
- Embarassing running animations
- HORRIBLE clothing textures
- No weapon holstering, not even on PC
- Lip sync is awful
- No controller support on PC
- Disgraceful writing quality; I repeat, dis-grace-ful.
- No trial as initially promised
- No inventory
- One button for everything even on PC

incoming C&D

 

[polyh3dron]

Do the reviews address the issues a lot of gamers had with the demo? For example:

- Outdated graphics
- Embarassing running animations
- HORRIBLE clothing textures
- No weapon holstering, not even on PC
- Lip sync is awful
- No controller support on PC
- Disgraceful writing quality; I repeat, dis-grace-ful.
- No trial as initially promised
- No inventory
- One button for everything even on PC

I will say one thing about that demo, it felt like the scripted events in it were shoehorned into an engine not originally made to accommodate for them. They were really off putting in their execution and just felt a bit off. (this is from playing the 360 version)

That's one thing I am willing to bet has made it to the final game.

 

[PrinceOfApathy]

The higher the review scores, the bigger the internet backlash.

I expect this one to come faster and stronger than ME2.

Count on it.

 

[Minion101]

Do the reviews address the issues a lot of gamers had with the demo? For example:

- Outdated graphics
- Embarassing running animations
- HORRIBLE clothing textures
- No weapon holstering, not even on PC
- Lip sync is awful
- No controller support on PC
- Disgraceful writing quality; I repeat, dis-grace-ful.
- No trial as initially promised
- No inventory
- One button for everything even on PC

On PC, limiting your frame-rate to 30fps does a lot to make the Reaper invasion look less like a carny ride and cut scenes look less like a soap opera.

 

[Perkel]

Do the reviews address the issues a lot of gamers had with the demo? For example:

- Outdated graphics
- Embarassing running animations
- HORRIBLE clothing textures
- No weapon holstering, not even on PC
- Lip sync is awful
- No controller support on PC
- Disgraceful writing quality; I repeat, dis-grace-ful.
- No trial as initially promised
- No inventory
- One button for everything even on PC

That will be reason why ME3 will go down in therms of awasomnes when people will use to graphic and start to think like ME2 case was.

At first ME2 was briliant and when you start to think about it more and more you think it's crap.

Hope Mass efect 3 delivers. But i fear those are just oveblown scores like GTa4, Skyrim,ME2 had.