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Bioshock Infinite |OT| No Gods, Kings, or Irrational Games
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Poimandres
Member
Yeah, I can see this happening. It's pretty common in games really.
I also think it sounds like they barely touched 1999 mode, but that's what I expected. It will be interesting to see if there are any difficulty cliffs to surmount! I don't understand why people are saying the talk of 1999 was bullshit. Sounds harder, with less supplies... isn't that exactly what was promised?
Great job Irrational! Game sounds fantastic!
Did Syamalajlankanhan put a twist into Avatar? I didn't dare to approach that pile.
Padding can be a problem. See Windwaker and Darksiders. Nothing like an end game fetch quest to artificially extend the length of your game! Until more reviews come in we will have to wait and see if the complaint holds any water.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
The only way to not spoil a twist is to not even mention that there's a twist. Now you're gonna be expecting something waaaaaacky to happen instead of it just flipping your world upside down, like "Would you Kindly?" did for me
Dear 2009 Macbook Pro that I use, you've been a great computer to me and you're fantastic for most things, but I am slightly mad at you that you're not good enough to run games anymore. I want to play this game at max. Ah well. :/
Also Dragonzord, your specs look fine. I'd just make sure to try and hook it up to a large screen or something.
Also Dragonzord, your specs look fine. I'd just make sure to try and hook it up to a large screen or something.
CambriaRising
Member
The twist was that it was only the first of three films.
sleeprockss
Banned
When I first played Bioshock I had no idea there was going to be a twist. I'm not even sure if Bioshock would still be my favorite game of all time if I knew there was a twist beforehand. That moment was so huge for me and I actuallyhad to take a break afterwards just to try and piece everything together.
As usual, there are a lot of details missing on version differences. There wasn't even a mention of Move.
Nonetheless, seems like IGN was aware of all the criticism it was getting, and kept the fanboy squealing to a minimum this time.
For a chuckle, go back and read the opening paragraphs of the review for the original BioShock. Honestly, I think it's fair to say that despite the lower score for Infinite, the two are roughly on-par. IGN knew the whole gaming media was watching them this time around, and accordingly put on their best "big-boy journalist" face.
Nonetheless, seems like IGN was aware of all the criticism it was getting, and kept the fanboy squealing to a minimum this time.
For a chuckle, go back and read the opening paragraphs of the review for the original BioShock. Honestly, I think it's fair to say that despite the lower score for Infinite, the two are roughly on-par. IGN knew the whole gaming media was watching them this time around, and accordingly put on their best "big-boy journalist" face.
His formula got tired, he tried to do something different, and failed spectacularly.
ArkkAngel007
Member
That chanting/cheering near the end of the review was awesome. Already pumped.
Voice of Reason
Banned
We'd never get that type of surprise from Irrational anymore though. They're now known for their twists, so reviews will mention that along with the story segments of the reviews.
Tummi Gummi
Member
It would help if there was a list of the reviewer's previous scores.
Such as, say...I don't know...9.8 for Halo 4
Such as, say...I don't know...9.8 for Halo 4
bodyofanamerican
Member
The real question is: Does it have cool intro music like System Shock?
My laptop has slightly lower specs. At the very least we should be able to play the console equivalent (Medium settings according to IG). Don't get PS3 unless you want the Move support.
Tummi Gummi
Member
I played that for the first time recently, and lawd did the soundtrack make me crack up coming straight from SS2.
Maybe I could grow to somewhat like you after all.
I fully admit that its a legitimate complain, I have to play it to see..
But I mean, It just seems like a really weird negative to have.
ArkkAngel007
Member
The puns in the written review were expected, but that video review...just stop.
Video review? Haven't watched it. How much unshown footage does it show? I WANT to watch it, but... ya know. It's so close, I think I wanna stay away from new footage.
You wish son.
brandonh83
Banned
I felt like it ruined a couple of sights and moments, but it kind of just left me wanting to see more. I'd avoid it though.
ArkkAngel007
Member
Some new footage with the Vox, your first look at Colombia is the beginning of the review (lingers there for 30 seconds if not longer), lots of skyhook executions/attacks, and some Songbird stuff that I considered toeing spoiler-territory.
Ha, totally opposite. I've been so fucking busy lately that I forgot Infinite was just a few days away.
Cramoss
Member
ArisenDragon
Member
LOL at this part in the ign review
dewitt dewitt dewitt dewitt chants LOL
brandonh83
Banned
It's awesome. I can't wait for the context.
ArkkAngel007
Member
Yep. Not watching. I deliberately haven't watched the first five minutes because I want that to be fresh. OMG LESS THAN A WEEEEEK. HYPE HYPE HYPE.
I'll be getting the game Wednesday evening though because I'm driving back to Portland from Port Townsend, WA. Hopefully then there will be an apt comparison between the PS3 and Xbox versions of the game.
bodyofanamerican
Member
Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it.
Speculation, courtesy of Andrew. not a real spoiler.
ArisenDragon
Member
Yeah the PS3 version in the video review looked good to me.
brandonh83
Banned
heh, I'm actually expecting that!
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Oh man. IGN review got me hyped again. I'm only glancing at the video, mainly just listening.
Raitosaito
Member
You know I feel like the way Irrational tackles video game story is the antithesis of David Cages's overly film style and actually lends itself to our medium.
No more heavy rain QTE games!
No more heavy rain QTE games!
ArkkAngel007
Member
I'm expecting Oprah gifs on launch day.