My only complaint is the lack of custom player matches. I loved max rounds execution. I don't have enough friends to run a private match nor do I imagine most people have seven other friends playing the game at once.
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My only complaint is the lack of custom player matches. I loved max rounds execution. I don't have enough friends to run a private match nor do I imagine most people have seven other friends playing the game at once.
People caring that much about Metacritic scores is hilarious. I hope the joke just went over my head and you aren't serious.
Basileus777
Member
They didn't review the MCC.
For this title in particular, it's not like the game's sales and multiplayer activity will be dependent on reviews here.
SEGAvangelist
Member
Pretty much agree with you completely. Terrible review. He's not looking at the entire package and how impressive it is especially at $39.99. God of War 3, while reviewed by another, was given a 4/5. Maybe Jeff needs to take a step back and discuss scores with his coworkers first.
hammertomb
Banned
It makes sense. He isn't interested in the multiplayer which is usually the biggest draw for most people, and I can see how a nine year old games campaign(ai) doesn't hold up.
SirMossyBloke
Member
I agree with it actually. 30fps with framedrops, a lot of shimmering, some muddy textures in places. The AI is just awful and goes down in almost all encounters I've been in. Almost at act 3.
Edit: oh and as I mentioned earlier in the thread, the motion blur is way too heavy handed.
Edited my post since you're so elitest you couldn't look past my comment on Metacritic and didn't read anything else.
Sorry us plebs want a company's first game to be successful in most/if not all areas.
Bits N Pieces
Member
The only people who should care about meta critic scores are probably most of the actual game developers who get bonuses a lot of the time that are dependent on the aggregate score, that's a terrible thing.
postal chaos
Member
Played one mp match before work. That was a mistake lol. It feels so good and smooth. I can't wait to get off work!
I guess I can't blame host advantage on my bad play anymore.
I guess I can't blame host advantage on my bad play anymore.
No. I just started act 3 and it is pretty bad with the rain effects.
Also this.The only people who should care about meta critic scores are probably most of the actual game developers who get bonuses a lot of the time that are dependent on the aggregate score, that's a terrible thing.
People get bonuses based off Metacritic, so why wouldn't people care? People can discuss NPD but not Metacritic?
Pft.
I did read your post but decided to comment on the Metacrtic portion as that is what stood out for me. No need for name calling, I find it funny when anyone outside of being involved with a product cares about how it reviews.
What about the hundreds of people who invest in NPD threads on here? You find that funny too?
Sorry it's so "funny" to you. Put me on ignore, problem solved dawg.
Q
Queen of Hunting
Unconfirmed Member
wish we knew when pc verison is coming
That man's inability to enjoy anything has really pull me out of GB. The beast-cast is the only gb related content I consume these days.
OdysseusVA
Banned
That's not how reviews work.
Enter The 36 Chambers
Member
Gears 1 multiplayer is GOAT. Oh man this game is a blast. Waiting for the waves of complainers who can't handle it. The amount of rage I've heard through the mic already is hilarious
SirMossyBloke
Member
Yeah I'm not too sure what's going on with that. It's not 30fps a lot either. Plus loading the next area can cause some pretty noticable stuttering.
Even if they had reviewed MCC and given it a 4/5, the MCC was an incredible amount of content. Huge visual upgrades to both game and cinematics. Even with the issues, MCC is a standout among remakes and all remasters should be put up to that standard. Gears is definitely a worthy remake though. Huge amount of time between release, huge visual upgrades, and a cheaper than normal price point. If Jeff is the editor, it's his job to set the standards though and he should be communicating with the other writers to guide the voice of the site.
DJ_Lae
Member
2/5 is a bit harsh - I'd probably give it a 3. I think the game holds up pretty well as far as the gameplay goes, although I'm with Jeff in that I have no interest in playing one second of the multiplayer unless I can get some friends together.
The campaign is a bit of a mess in terms of framerate and AI. The AI was dumb in the original, but it seems worse here for whatever reason.
Still, I'll probably play through the campaign a couple of times and ignoring the performance I think it looks pretty good.
The campaign is a bit of a mess in terms of framerate and AI. The AI was dumb in the original, but it seems worse here for whatever reason.
Still, I'll probably play through the campaign a couple of times and ignoring the performance I think it looks pretty good.
postal chaos
Member
So are people a little more chill on the social playlists or am I gonna get cursed out for being a bad player?
ambecomebabby
Banned
It's a little jarring going from the campaign to the multiplayer with the framerate differences. Other than that, this is a damn solid remaster. Gotta disagree with the 2/5.
play TDM. Nobody cares how bad you are.
if you find yourself dying a lot and using respawns just try and hang back a little.
SEGAvangelist
Member
I think it depends on the publication. I think some publications get the staff together to discuss review scores. Doesn't Polygon?
Respawn modes are probably where you want to go. Avoid execution if you just wanna have fun. If you want to get better and throw yourself in the deep end go ranked execution.
MadLaughter
Member
If there's ONE damn thing a remaster should do, it should be to make the damn game look good.
In Jeff's experience, it didn't do that. Framerate, the skybox issue, muddy-ness, and the AI/simplicity issues on top of that.
In Jeff's experience, it didn't do that. Framerate, the skybox issue, muddy-ness, and the AI/simplicity issues on top of that.
EscapeArtist
Banned
That's where I'm at at this point as well, being critical of things is fine but I definitely feel like sometimes he just doesn't like games in general. Beast-cast is still great though.
The perfect Dark
Banned
It's not a port. It's pretty much a remake.
Your initial comment was as follows:
Your comparison to NPD threads is not valid in this case. Most people who engage in those threads aren't emotionally invested in how a title or console sells. It is just a good way to comment on current market trends for games and consoles with some humour injected here and there. Your comment came across as being personally baffled at how an individual could give this game "A fuckin 2? Really?" Yes that was Jeff's opinion after playing the game and shouldn't come to a shock to you seeing other people receive games differently. I am not in agreement with Jeff completely but I do see the valid points he raised in his text review. I saw your comment, thought it was funny and quoted it. I meant no personal offence. This will be my last time responding regarding this topic, I don't want to derail the thread further. Have a nice day.
I think it's incredibly childish and unprofessional to detract points from a review because you're getting spanked in MP.
gAg CruSh3r
Member
Is anyone else having a hard time contacting Gears of War services? It's not loading up after I try to go to multi-player.
Jeff is allowed to dislike whatever he dislikes. The gears campaign IS pretty dated at this point. I'd consider any review of this game that doesn't HEAVILY involve the multiplayer to be an incomplete picture though. The MP (and online coop I suppose) was why the game was as successful as it was.
In comparison to the original game? The original game is the benchmark not other games on the platform. Anyone who went back and played the original game in 720p a few weeks ago would be laughing at anyone complaining about the remaster at this point.
I played the original a couple months ago, I'm not laughing at someone's valid criticisms.
MadLaughter
Member
His perspective is not "It doesn't look better", it's that "It looks better, but still not good enough."
Just read Giantbomb's review and it pretty much hits the nail on the head.
From my experience, it's the most unnecessary remake I've played. This game does not hold up well and they didn't bring it up to modern day standards. Animations are wonky and the SP framerate should be 60fps, not 30fps. It being 30fps just makes it feel like I'm replaying the 360 game, not that I'm experiencing the game in a new light. Like Jeff, I'm so familiar with the game, where emergence holes will pop up, scenario design, etc, that I'm just kind of snoozing through the game.
I'm a bit disappointed with it, but realize I was a bit dumb to pre-order this in the first place.
Oh well, at least I get the BC games and $15 back from MS.
From my experience, it's the most unnecessary remake I've played. This game does not hold up well and they didn't bring it up to modern day standards. Animations are wonky and the SP framerate should be 60fps, not 30fps. It being 30fps just makes it feel like I'm replaying the 360 game, not that I'm experiencing the game in a new light. Like Jeff, I'm so familiar with the game, where emergence holes will pop up, scenario design, etc, that I'm just kind of snoozing through the game.
I'm a bit disappointed with it, but realize I was a bit dumb to pre-order this in the first place.
Oh well, at least I get the BC games and $15 back from MS.
It should be 60 fps to match the multiplayer. It should be a lot of stuff, but we don't have review guidelines and we don't know the schedule, budget, or any details regarding the port job. Honestly, if people were more critical of games, in general, the industry would be better off. Jeff is an outlier though. Maybe if Giant Bomb judged games like this more often it wouldn't seem so crazy.
I don't mind being critical, picky or harsh, as long as said criticism is insightful, interesting, ideologically challenging.. you name it, But as of late his attitude is more on the line "I guess I'm stuck talking about video games my whole adult life, poor me"
SirMossyBloke
Member
It's a remaster not a remake. The only thing remade is the excellent cutscenes which are all reshot. Everything else is higher textures and sounds. That's a remaster.
panama chief
Member
The fuck MS? I can't find the deluxe version anywhere and the pack for the stuff the $40 version doesn't have is $30 and it's missing shit....
Beck
Member
Not really. Almost all of the models and textures have been remade while only the sounds remain roughly the same. You can see for yourself here.
Seems exceedingly harsh.