The Last of Us - Review Thread [Emargo up, scores in OP.]
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It's gonna be between TLoU, Infinite, GTA5, and Watch Dogs as far as gaming sites go.
Just play the demo when it comes out, even if people are saying it may not be a great representation of the game (Uncharted's demo wasn't either).
Lol yep. Gamers really need to start taking other people's opinions less seriously and form their own.
Bad compared to the 97 it was 5 minutes ago, but good.
Gormless Noodle
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What I find so annoying about these "perfect" games, is that after a month or so, the criticisms start coming in from all the sites that previously said it was perfect. Recent example for this is Bioshock Infinite. Pretty much NO ONE spoke of the combat being bad as far as I can remember, outside, I think, Marcus Beer in his Annoyed Gamer show. So when the big sales boom is supposed to be (first month or so) they'll keep their traps shut and praise it into the heavens and after a month or some time after, it's suddenly a "trainwreck" of a game.
Having said that, I don't know how it will be with the Last of us, but it wouldn't surprise me to see the same pattern.
Having said that, I don't know how it will be with the Last of us, but it wouldn't surprise me to see the same pattern.
Yeah, Uncharted has always been super dull to me despite all the rave reviews, so I'm still a bit cautious about TLoU. Haven't really enjoyed any of Naughty Dog's games since like...Crash 2 probably.
Still, this seems interesting and far removed from Uncharted, so I'm looking forward to playing it.
Agent Dale Cooper
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Worst games I've played . Not worst in general.
I really have nothing good to say about Bioshock. It was just walking around a world, waiting for enemies to spawn and then killing them while some kawaii girl with big eyes threw ammo at you and looked weak and defenseless when you spoke to her. Nothing about it was fun, but it's the ultimate example of what video game reviews want games to be; something they can praise for it's "art" and graphics rather than focusing on what actually makes a game fun to play.
I haven't played LoU yet and it gets my vote over BI lol
The Smoking Bun
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Both involve grizzled middle-aged men escorting young, innocent but smart and resourceful girls through a harsh but beautiful apocalyptic environment with a mind bending twist at the end.
I hope this becomes a new COD trend. Ever game is about bad fathers and their surrogate daughters through whom they try to make amends.
That's entirely fair.
Too many people get worked up over review scores.
I think that bashing to that extent is a bit much, but I did feel pretty similarly about Bioshock. Despite everything, it just wasn't very fun to play and I found it a chore to play more than anything. In the end, we need to realize that tastes are personal, and not every game can appeal to everyone's tastes. Reviews are entirely subjective, and that's okay.
Hella good game. Probably my favorite of the generation currently. Well that and Uncharted 2... and 999 I suppose.
*wonders if The Last of Us will hold this distinction as well*
schwabdizzle
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I love how its all these game magazines and sites, then there is just Adam fucking Sessler all alone. That cracks me up.
GoddyofAus
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It's really well written and, more than the what I've seen of the other reviews, compels me to get it.
I was on the fence since I'm not a huge Naughty Dog fan, especially in comparison to most on this forum, but I think it's pushed me over the edge.
9 more reviews brought it down to 95
Mostly the Polygon one. Lowest review out there. I wonder what their weight is, it shouldn't be worth much imo due to their outrageous funding.
Waldo Lydecker
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Well I am always skeptical about reviews.
* I mean, GTAIV PS3 gets 98% on Metacritic while it's a decent game at best.
* With the benefit of hindsight, Eurogamer's 8 was a very deserved score for Uncharted 3, while being a good game, wasn't nearly as good as Uncharted 2
The lowest review for GTAIV is from GamerNode, the gave it 87%. Therefore it was my favorite game review site but they don't give scores anymore and their site isn't as good anymore.
* I mean, GTAIV PS3 gets 98% on Metacritic while it's a decent game at best.
* With the benefit of hindsight, Eurogamer's 8 was a very deserved score for Uncharted 3, while being a good game, wasn't nearly as good as Uncharted 2
The lowest review for GTAIV is from GamerNode, the gave it 87%. Therefore it was my favorite game review site but they don't give scores anymore and their site isn't as good anymore.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Laws being broken? What the fuck?
It took our reviewer more than 21 hours to complete the game on hard difficulty. He took his time, but it's still very impressive.
7? Point 5?! Are you serious? Did you not see the Naughty Dog logo on the box? Do I need to remind you what these guys have made? Uncharted? Crash Bandicoot? JAK & FREAKIN' DAXTER? *takes deep breath* And you have the audacity to give what many are calling the Citizen Kane of video games a mere 7.5?! For no other reason than going against the grain and to increase your indie cred by giving a game with a budget of over $300 a below average score. For shame, Polygon. These guys were also funded by Micro$oft if you didn't know so if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck...
To my fellow IT managers: Add Polygon to your company's blacklist. They do not deserve the clicks. To those not in IT: block it on your home network or speak with whoever is in charge of your IT department and tell them that Polygon is Malware. >
To my fellow IT managers: Add Polygon to your company's blacklist. They do not deserve the clicks. To those not in IT: block it on your home network or speak with whoever is in charge of your IT department and tell them that Polygon is Malware. >
IncandescentPrecept
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That's great. But is this really the best way to try and make a name for yourself?
Betta Lines
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You know when I played Soul Calibur it immediately struck me that it was a bit better than GTAIV. But then I played the PS3 version and the shitty framerate totally won me over.
monocle_wearing_hyrax
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Neil Druckmann, the next Ken Levine?
Acquiescence
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There's going to be a fair bit of pressure on Naughty Dog and Uncharted 4 now, for all sorts of reasons.
BlazingDarkness
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But that's exactly why they do it. If they become notorious for going against the grain and riling people up then people will always look to them for a reaction. It's a notoriety that draws attention.
The_Darkest_Red
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Pre-order teetering on the brink of cancellation. If it hits 94 I'm out.9 more reviews brought it down to 95
Puppet Shadow
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Those are the three sites I generally trust for well written, honest reviews. I look forward to reading them later.
Canis lupus, if any of the reviews contain spoilers could you put a 'Spoilers' warning beside their score in the OP?
The Silver
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fucking shameful that people are getting mad about a damn 7.5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko1sklmOR9E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko1sklmOR9E
I couldn't agree more. The gameplay was beyond boring but I liked the story and setting
Vinterbird
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There is a wave place, it's in the latter half of the game (late chapter 9 if I remember correctly)
GlamFM
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It´s almost as if opinions were subjective..
MikeJAMoran
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Is Troy Baker now officially the new Nolan North?
He was anyway, I guess...
He was anyway, I guess...
So does Sessler's review have spoilers or not? I'd really like to watch it.
Coolbgdog12
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So, should I buy this game?
Great scores all around, but for some reason I'm not really hyped. Maybe because I happened to miss most info in the media. But that's good I guess. I will be able to play it with a clear mind.
Those scores aren't really that great. It didn't get an 11/10 like UC2 did, so you should just pass...
/sarcasm.
Dude GET A PS3!!!
PS3 isn't over.
People need to stop making sweeping statements base of a few people.
jim2point0
Banned
"fallacy of anthropocentricism"
It's not Bioshock Infinite levels of crazy but he's still busting out odd vocabulary
Probably that.
Despite my dislike for Polygon in general, a lot of the glowing reviews for Last of Us do point out that this game definitely wont be for everyone (Adam Sessler even states he wouldn't recommend it just anyone). The Polygon reviewer unfortunately probably falls into that category.
heliconsoul
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Out of morbid curiosity, what have been your favourite games this gen?
About 1% of people on here have actually played it.
So far all the reviewers agree it is good, some just like it less than others. In the weeks to come I would bet public opinion will agree - no way will everyone love every bit of the game, I predict a minority will even hate it.
Check out the comment on Bioshock Infinite. Gushing reviews got everyone in a tissy, any complaints were shouted down - only once it had been out a week did any range of opinion happen and discussion was achieved.
So far all the reviewers agree it is good, some just like it less than others. In the weeks to come I would bet public opinion will agree - no way will everyone love every bit of the game, I predict a minority will even hate it.
Check out the comment on Bioshock Infinite. Gushing reviews got everyone in a tissy, any complaints were shouted down - only once it had been out a week did any range of opinion happen and discussion was achieved.
More_Badass
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Has any review gone in depth about the AI and how it compares to the E3 demos?
Mainly because they're going to be seen as having a "B-team" even more now.
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