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Gamespot


8/10

The other xbot web.

 

[Arksy]

This is going to be delicious repeat of the embarrassing Uncharted 3 8/10 backlash.

 

[Takuya]

Polygon should be rated an F-class review site on Metacritic.

 

[Dr. Kenneth Noisewater]

Eh, the reviews seem to be overhyping it way too much, so I'll wait for some player impressions before I decide on it. I've been burned by just about every single "critical darlings" this gen.

 

[Plexirvones]

IGN (Italian) - 9

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

Gamespot 8.0

I can’t.

 

[keit4]

Gamespot 8.0

Probably bribed by Microsoft like Polygon.

 

[Gbraga]

God I love the meltdowns, main reason to keep an eye on review threads.

 

[Cyberia]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2013/jun/05/the-last-of-us-ps3-video-game-review

5/5

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/10101001/Review-The-Last-of-Us-Playstation-3.html

5/5

 

[Ratrat]

Time to go read SW.


Kind of a weak list of quotes, plus I'm sure Mama is already planning his quote bomb.

I hope so.

 

[Bunta]

Gamespot 8.0

Annnd system wars is going to blow up.

 

[Wynnebeck]

Do one.

Why are people so hard up to see meltdowns over a review score? Does no one else see how childish and petty that sounds?

 

[Rehynn]

Since my review will be posted in a non-gaming magazine later this month, I though I'd post some breif opinions of my own here.

1. This really feels like this generation's Resident Evil 4.
2. Possibly the best intro in any game I've ever played.
3. The E3 demo was a fairly accurate representation of how the game plays.
4. If you turn off listening mode from the start, the game hardly even mentions it exists. Never felt like I needed it; just turn the volume up and you'll be fine.
5. This is a long game. Took me

Spoiler

13

hours to beat.
6. Story is good, pacing is great and voice-acting is amazing.

This is coming from someone who adored Uncharted 2, but was dissapointed in Uncharted 3.

Except RE 4 brought something to the table gameplay-wise that later defined a generation of shooters. TLoU does no such thing, and as such....

8.5 from NowGamer:

http://www.nowgamer.com/ps3/ps3-reviews/1952400/the_last_of_us_review.html

...this is the score I'd give the game. FWIW, I'm a very gameplay-oriented gamer.

 

[chico]

polygon is a fucking joke. they gave sim city a 9.5 review score. and now this?
just for comparison. remember me got an 8...

 

[Agent Dale Cooper]

Yeah it's real fucking easy, I shit out well received games weekly.

Getting a bunch of 10s doesn't mean anything. Uncharted 2 got great scores without being a good game. All you need is the right balance of exclusivity and pre-release hype, while attempting to be "deep" with a tacked on story that doesn't suit your gameplay. Bioshock did it just a few months ago. If you have the right budget it's pretty easy to get the press to cum all over your games.

 

[Appollowexx]

Wow at those scores in the OP. This generations Half Life 2?

 

[DukeBobby]

Time to go read SW.

Was about to do the same. Jeez, that place is going to be a clusterfuck of stupidity .

 

[Tadale]

People have a hard time remembering that different opinions are a good thing. If the game was too oppressive for a reviewer to enjoy, I can understand that; it's a matter of taste and reviews are subjective.

Still, I can't side with people who complain about shooting controls in games like this. Not every game needs to control like Call of Duty – it's supposed to be tense. Same thing with Mirror's Edge; if you could have just picked up a gun and easily laid our head shots on every soldier in a room, it would not have been as exciting as it was.

 

[Pranay]

Seems like some people are having a meltdown on purpose ^^

 

[FACE]

Gamers, with a world of tens to choose from, focus instead on the one disagreeable score.

... while simultaneously complaining it was done for attention.

Never forget.

Self-fulfilling prophecy.

Should I do a new wall or would that be too "antagonistic and petty" ?

 

[Always-honest]

Sweet Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaawd

 

[iAmMaximus]

Is it June 14 yet?

 

[1st Course]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2013/jun/05/the-last-of-us-ps3-video-game-review

5/5

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/10101001/Review-The-Last-of-Us-Playstation-3.html

5/5

Very nice.

 

[Kenshin001]

Multiplayer.it (Italian) - 9.7

Only 9.7? Are they paid off by M$ or something?

 

[IcyEyes]

Gamers, with a world of tens to choose from, focus instead on the one disagreeable score.

... while simultaneously complaining it was done for attention.

You know ... It's happening all the time.

and now, on the stage, Gamespot

 

[Xpliskin]

I'm glad I went on a complete media blackout after the E3 Sony stage demo.


I will devour this game bit by bit

 

[Ricker]

Cause that Tuesday is day 1 of E3.

Ahhhhh,makes sense,they thought of everything

 

[amstradcpc]

Except RE 4 brought something to the table gameplay-wise that later defined a generation of shooters. TLoU does no such thing, and as such....



...this is the score I'd give the game. FWIW, I'm a very gameplay-oriented gamer.

And when have you played the game?.

 

[RyoonZ]

Great review all over. Can't wait for this game!

 

[nib95]

Guys, watch Sesslers review. Phenomenal work as always, and OMG the game has never looked better. Half Life 2 meets Resident Evil meets The Road.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEs33aWkX2Q

 

[e_i]

GOTY confirmed.

 

[Bunta]

Getting a bunch of 10s doesn't mean anything. Uncharted 2 got great scores without being a good game. All you need is the right balance of exclusivity and pre-release hype, while attempting to be "deep" with a tacked on story that doesn't suit your gameplay. Bioshock did it just a few months ago. If you have the right budget it's pretty easy to get the press to cum all over your games.

Wat?

 

[Gbraga]

Since my review will be posted in a non-gaming magazine later this month, I though I'd post some breif opinions of my own here.

1. This really feels like this generation's Resident Evil 4.
2. Possibly the best intro in any game I've ever played.
3. The E3 demo was a fairly accurate representation of how the game plays.
4. If you turn off listening mode from the start, the game hardly even mentions it exists. Never felt like I needed it; just turn the volume up and you'll be fine.
5. This is a long game. Took me

Spoiler

13

hours to beat.
6. Story is good, pacing is great and voice-acting is amazing.

This is coming from someone who adored Uncharted 2, but was dissapointed in Uncharted 3.

Those infos are way better than any score. Can't wait.

 

[Y2Kev]

The funny thing about Polygon was that Gies was feeding a bunch of negative hyperbole to someone I know before the review embargo dropped. I had a feeling their score would be lower after that.

I don't get it. Does he think naughty dog is Japanese? Warui dogs

 

[daebo]

I did not buy any of the UC - which is probably a crime. So, this will be my first ND game since jak and dexter 3.

Can not wait for it.

 

[Dragon]

8.5 from NowGamer:

http://www.nowgamer.com/ps3/ps3-reviews/1952400/the_last_of_us_review.html

I don't understand people getting angry over reviews. Someone didn't like the game quite as much as everyone else, so what? A healthy spread of views is far better than everyone just towing the line and giving the expected score. Doesn't mean you can't love it any less!

As long as it's fair and backed up I don't have a problem with it. There are people who put stock in reviews and won't buy games because of it. It won't happen with this game because it's going to end up with a 93+ but there are people that do that.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Shacknews

http://www.shacknews.com/article/79...d-death?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Why are people so hard up to see meltdowns over a review score? Does no one else see how childish and petty that sounds?

I'm just playing with Clegg, we're both part of the footy-gaf community

 

[DatDude]

Gameblog.Fr

5/5

http://www.gameblog.fr/test_1602_the-last-of-us-ps3

On metacritic btw^

 

[ViewtifulJC]

It's just bullshit.

There score stands out like a shit stain on the mona lisa.

It's obvious they scored it low for hits, and there going to get them.

Once again, fuck them. Hope they get black listed on GAF, and on Metacritic.

Whoa....

You Are So Weird lol

 

[Loudninja]

Why are people so hard up to see meltdowns over a review score? Does no one else see how childish and petty that sounds?

Seems like some people are having a meltdown on purpose ^^

Some people are having meltdowns waiting for meltdowns.

 

[Pachimari]

Don't any other reviewer in here get taken out of the immersion when Ellie or any other NPC character can run into enemies without them noticing while you do your best sneaking around? Because that is the one major issue for me so far in the game.

Most else is outstanding.

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Say guys, this game looks pretty good.

 

[The Jason]

Congrats to ND! A lot of hard work obviously went into it.

 

[Future PhaZe]

i am excite

 

[Rehynn]

Gamespot 8.0

Inferior to Twilight Princess confirmed.

(Please don't ban me, I'm quite obviously joking.)

 

[MoonsaultSlayer]

Now I can't care any less about review scores BUT with that 7.5 amidst the higher scores, is there an ulterior motives here? I see people claiming being sponsored by MS/Xbox so is there reason to call bullshit? I mean, can't Naughty Dog investigate, are there laws being broke or is this standard practice?

Like I said, I don't care. I'm all over it. But the claims here make me think something more "dirty" is at play.

 

[onlyindreams]

well if this is true



then 7.5 seems fair to me

Not really. It's disappointing sure but the other elements of the game should still hold it above a fucking "average" score. That review is pure click bait.

 

[antitrop]

96 on Metacritic.

 

[SniperHunter]

I am surprised Giant Bomb gave it 5/5

I thought those guys were pro MS