I think the magic is that some developers have the time, talent and backing to consistently produce really playable, polished games that appeal to a massive number of people. Studios like Naughty Dog, EAD, Valve, Rockstar etc are all in a privileged position.
The Last of Us - Review Thread [Emargo up, scores in OP.]
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I think the magic is that some developers have the time, talent and backing to consistently produce really playable, polished games that appeal to a massive number of people. Studios like Naughty Dog, EAD, Valve, Rockstar etc are all in a privileged position.
Haven't played yet, but... Dark souls, SMG, Bayonetta and Portal won't be that easily forgotten.
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Jacksonlee
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ha-ha! zinger!
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball.
And the praise just keeps on coming. Man, what a year for the PS3.
And a possible Last Guardian announcement around the corner as well.
revolverjgw
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Boo this man
Fine Ham Abounds
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No one ever believes me when I say I bought it Day 1 because the lady friend wanted to play it.
Pranay I think people are starting to move on somewhat
People have moved on from polygon but now the other side of people havnt stopped yet it seems.
Oh my... I can't resist, I can't, really...
MaximumFlipFlop
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I'll admit, I laughed.
Tom is a pretty good reviewer, the only one I really took issue with was his Skyward Sword review.
But hey, can't be perfect.
Mc Shea is a great reviewer. In all honesty his scores rarely mean something. He writes really great reviews and details how he feels about the game and analyzes why it's good or bad.
it didnt get all the reviews the ps3 version ie
Does it? To me, it screams, "Hype, developer pedigree, high production values and polish levels, goodwill/eagerness/excitement on the part of the reviewers, actual excellence on the part of the games, and the unique experience of playing a game in isolation from the masses combine to result in review scores potentially higher than equilibrium reception."
Snape kills Harry
Majmun
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Haven't thought about that. Such a great developer. Since the Ps1 days, actually.
Can't wait to see what they do with the Ps4.
electricpirate
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I love me a good anger baiting review, but I got to the end of that polygon review and I thought "What made this bad?" The reviewers point is that all this tension, and bleakness doesn't go anywhere, or serve a higher purpose, but then the review just ends without extrapolating on that. Does the plot abruptly end? Does the plot take a turn undermining the gameplay? Does it go to a natural conclusion, but the author doesn't like the conclusion?
Saying "Hey, making me feel awful for the sake showing me you can" is pretty damning criticism, but you can't let something like that just hang out there.
So who wants to lend me a PS3 so I can play this, the reviews sound great.
Saying "Hey, making me feel awful for the sake showing me you can" is pretty damning criticism, but you can't let something like that just hang out there.
So who wants to lend me a PS3 so I can play this, the reviews sound great.
94 on 360 is way too high.
The PC version at 91 is starting to get closer to the truth...
Fenderputty
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Only game I've actually sold back.
People get excited about seeing a game getting good scores, thats normal even though people set themselves up for disappointment in the recent past.
The 360 version with 87 reviews still has a 94. Still about 9-14 points higher than deserved.
Really looking forward to playing this. No time at the moment, but one of these days, I will open that case and insert the disc into the PS3. Even with all this praise, I don't see it dethroning Uncharted 2 for me. Cthulhu help me if it does. I will not be able to cope with the amazing.
Regardless, ND has proven themselves over and over now. Their PS4 outing will also be incredible, I'm sure.
Regardless, ND has proven themselves over and over now. Their PS4 outing will also be incredible, I'm sure.
Riposte
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Who here really allows metacritic decide what the best games are?
Also the whole Arkham series is overrated. At least fortune was kind enough to put the better of the two on top.
EDIT: A game where people fall in love with combat that hides it QTE-like nature with flashy dance moves.
Also the whole Arkham series is overrated. At least fortune was kind enough to put the better of the two on top.
EDIT: A game where people fall in love with combat that hides it QTE-like nature with flashy dance moves.
rosaceadude2112
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arkham city r00lz
Vire
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It really should be reveresed with Arkham Aslyum.
At least in my opinion.
Anywho, just absolutely blown away by the praise for The Last Of Us. Truly incredible response...
Naughty Dog should be beaming with pride, not just because they shipped The Last Of Us. But because they delivered two separate IP's in one generation met with universal acclaim. That's something that is so rarely done, it's incredible that they pulled that off.
cleveridea
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lol not buying 75/100 garbage
</TrollEmulation> Ordered Survival Edition. Planning how to get out of work and family duties to play...
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Lion Heart
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I love what I'm reading about the AI in some of these reviews. FUCKING FINALLY SOMEONE IMPROVED AI. I would have paid big dollas for this to have released on the 7th.
MW2 man, 94 percentile. Is this real life.
MW2 man, 94 percentile. Is this real life.
WilyRook
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I'm waiting for the Caligula of gaming.
So thuway, where is the review with the "This might top God of War 3's bombastic intro." quote??
GoddyofAus
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This has to be the highest rated game I've seen in a very long time. Arguably higher then GTA IV at this point past embargo.
rocksteady1983
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Scores look incredible. Not gonna read any reviews though. So damn excited. Glad I pre-ordered the Survival Edition a couple weeks ago. That thing looks to be out of stock everywhere.
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