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Game Informer played through MGS Ground Zeroes' main mission in [1.5hrs, not rushing]
- Thread starter Nirolak
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name on the box? Peace Walker is my favourite game in the series and GZ+TPP is following the same pattern, how can I not be excited for this? I haven't played a new MGS game since Peace Walker which is almost 4 years now and almost 6 years since a console MGS. I don't want to wait any longer and for me 40$ is absolutely nothing for a series that I adore and appreciate so much.
On the fucked scale, that's mega fucked.
Stop being so negative and wait for the actual game to come out before judging it.
most irresponsible statement on GAF.
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
So disappointing to hear this. As an MGS4 fan l was hoping for a lengthy game to enjoy 
You didn't wait long enough, duck. You were still extremely disappointed after 3 years.
AHA-Lambda
Member
sorry but after saying "how can a metal gear fan not buy this on day one? you're all hypocrites" I'm not taking you as a bastion of impartiality here.
Love Deterrence
Member
Jesus, man. Why so defensive? You'll play the game March 18 and get the most out of it, I'm sure. Do you really care that much if no one else does? No need to attack others for not feeling the need to spend their hard-earned money where they don't see fit.
So disappointing to hear this. As an MGS4 fan l was hoping for a lengthy game to enjoy
an MGS4 fan?
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
I paid $50 for the MGS2 demo. I can live with this.
I am not being defensive, but a lot of people here are misleading others and that creates confusion among the fans. I was "sent" to clear those confusions out.
It's an absolutely scary trend where developers might think it's acceptable to release a quarter of a game and charge $40 for it. We're already getting games with shorter campaigns and less value already so they can charge for DLC.
I hope this absolutely flat lines.
it's not a trend yet
Possible trend then.
when you quote someone, make sure you quote the actual statement with the same wording and placement of words in that statement
WarMacheen
Member
Yep, because reasons
Ninja Scooter
Member
Until Game Informer states if it was to completion I fill like that picture summarizes this thread pretty well.
What does "I played through the main game" usually mean if not "I beat it"?
ItsGeeMcGee
Member
I'll get $40 of enjoyment out of it regardless of length so not a big deal to me. I'm sure I'll enjoy ground zeroes much more than plenty of longer games I've played
Massive Duck. C.M.
Banned
Game "Informer"
I think they're using "informer" like Snow used "informer."
I think they're using "informer" like Snow used "informer."
When people don't want it to mean that.
AHA-Lambda
Member
when you quote someone, make sure you quote the actual statement with the same wording and placement of words in that statement
It's called paraphrasing and that is basically what you said.
Higgins113
Banned
Holy shit. You're actually insane
First next gen Metal Gear in an open environment? Yeah, I'm sure four hours will be enough for me, I won't want to take my time or see everything it has to offer and I sure as hell won't replay it several times in anticipation of The Phantom Pain. . . .
$40 is a fucking bargain.
$40 is a fucking bargain.
Graphics Horse
Member
Are you kidding me
Not many people will understand this reference, but I found it funny.
Jeronimo Jones
Member
Awesome. Except conjecture = facts on the internet.
Until Game Informer states if it was to completion I fill like that picture summarizes this thread pretty well.
Edit: I'm buying anyway but wow you guys are a determined bunch.
UrbanDandy
Member
DigitalDevilSummoner
zero cognitive reasoning abilities
Actually I kinda expect it to do well because most people won't be aware that it's just a prologue and then when Phantom Pain comes out the non hardcore metal gear gamers will not care because they already got a taste.
AtomicShroom
Member
You guys are delirious and lacking in reading comprehension. There is no way they meant that they actually played through the game to completion. Come on now.
Might hurt PP sales if those people end up pissed though.
If it were bundled with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, or it was $5-10 no one would have an issue.
No matter the quality of the game, this business model is already backfiring and while I'm looking forward to Ground Zeroes immensely, I really hope Kojima doesn't incorporate this game splitting method in future. At least not at such a high price.
Magic Mushroom
Member
The digital issue isn't out yet, is it?
weren't there some stats flying around awhile ago about how many people actually finish games? I bet they don't even notice
BobTheFork
Member
That sounds pretty good actually. You can finish most of the MGS games in around 6 hours so this seems on track.
doctorblurg
Banned
Still going to buy it I can't wait for a new MGS anymore. I also feel like this is a badly worded statement possibly? Maybe like how people were pissed at the Rising completion times back when it was released?
I feel like $20 is probably the most objectively fair price for Ground Zeroes, an extra $10 tax on next-gen would not be logical but people would bite
$40 I feel is where people start to flip out
Fuck, why didn't they do that? Would've been a win win, Lords of Shadow 2 gets more sales and interest in MGS V goes up. I guess they crunched numbers and are willing to use their current strategy, but bundling it with LoS2 would've been perfect.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Fairly certain they will notice considering you can complete the game in a single sitting, plus it has no multiplayer component.
Graphics Horse
Member
I don't know about that, but I think it was counter productive to show us so much of the story. We pretty much know what's going to happen. We were all going in blind with the Tanker Mission. Peeking/Shooting around corners, holding people up, hiding bodies, etc. were so mind blowing.
I've always assumed "play through, playthrough" meant someone playing a game to completion. I believe that's a much safer assumption.