Empty Space
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Well that's rather interesting. I assumed it was the combat I haven't read the review yet.
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Well that's rather interesting. I assumed it was the combat I haven't read the review yet.
More like Jeff "Ubisoft-like" Gerstmann.
I might have to try out Horizon. It seems like something I'd enjoy.
I briefly had that feeling a few weeks back, when some on Neogaf were saying it was likely going to be, but the arguements were flimsy and reductive, IMO.
I might have to try out Horizon. It seems like something I'd enjoy.
SunDimension24
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Oh horizon reviews happened, let me see what peo...
*Stepped into review thread, already seeing people attack publications that didn't give it a perfect score*
Now I remember why I don't go into review threads. I'll just go to the actual websites and read reviews. Will start with Jeff's review.
*Stepped into review thread, already seeing people attack publications that didn't give it a perfect score*
Now I remember why I don't go into review threads. I'll just go to the actual websites and read reviews. Will start with Jeff's review.
I wasn't expecting it to be as good as they're saying it is. Glad to be wrong though.
It only took reading half a page of that thread before I had to stop. Gamers.
In the comments section of USGamer's (2.5/5) review, someone actually wrote "you should not review this game if you don't enjoy this.. SMH".
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Review threads are hilarious to me for big titles. Love the reactions of those nerds.
Review threads are a goddamn plague. It's a thousand voices clawing at each other over opinions they haven't verified themselves, forming teams over fucking numbers.
Maybe if I took joy at poorly-targeted keyboard rage I'd be into reading this shit but instead it just bothers me.
Basileus777
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That thread is actually pretty tame for a big exclusive title. Wait for the Zelda thread for real fireworks.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
To be fair, weren't quite a number of people here awaiting the schadenfreude if the game reviewed low? 
There's an audience for it.
There's an audience for it.
Been a good start to the year for games so far.
That's a Curufinwe Approved score.
SunDimension24
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Zelda and horizon releasing close to each other+ exclusives to their respective consoles+fanboys+anonymity= A bad time
To be fair, weren't quite a number of people here awaiting the schadenfreude if the game reviewed low?
There's an audience for it.
You're gonna get schadenfreude either way. People who feel the need to champion a dev or publisher just end up a little more vigilant if something reviews poorly.
To steal something from another Jeff in video games: "I love loving things." I just cannot abide determining an opinion before actually engaging with said thing. Treating these review scores as absolutes and then playing a game to reinforce that, instead of reflecting on what you actually experienced really feels like pubescent console warz bullshit. That even on a place like GAF in the year 2017 it still happens so much is just sad. I'm gonna play the game in about a week and maybe I'll love it, maybe I won't. I'll talk about its successes and failures afterward either way.
That all said, I do look forward to some absolute fucking madness when the BotW review topic comes around. You thought that the Uncharted 3 review backlash was bad? We Zelda now
Good point Joeku, that's why "metacritic predictions" are so funny to me.
Like people are so sure the game is going to be that good or that bad, it MUST get that metacritic score and "deviations are just biased"!
I am also always baffled that GAF of all communties just loves the metacritic argument, despite always wanting the system to go away. It IS fanboy fuel.
edit: Happy Vinny calls out PDP on the beastcast.
Like people are so sure the game is going to be that good or that bad, it MUST get that metacritic score and "deviations are just biased"!
I am also always baffled that GAF of all communties just loves the metacritic argument, despite always wanting the system to go away. It IS fanboy fuel.
edit: Happy Vinny calls out PDP on the beastcast.
Seems like they should have gotten off that Killzone train way earlier instead of working 13 years on the series.
Infinite Justice
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Hmm interesting review from Jeff and i will definitely check it out one day.
Cool to see Guerilla has finally gotten that monkey off their back and hopefully it will stay off.
Tbf he had been tired of the forumla for a bit though though re Farcry Primal.
Also he apparently really likes the story and world, which is interesting since he usually seems to place gameplay above any story.
Now to wait for the "Honeymoon phase will soon end" phase for GAF lol
Cool to see Guerilla has finally gotten that monkey off their back and hopefully it will stay off.
Tbf he had been tired of the forumla for a bit though though re Farcry Primal.
Also he apparently really likes the story and world, which is interesting since he usually seems to place gameplay above any story.
Now to wait for the "Honeymoon phase will soon end" phase for GAF lol
Looks like Austin isn't very high on it.
Though his criticism is actually the same thing I'd criticise the Farcry games for personally.
As soon as I got the silent sniperrifle, every FC game is solved for me and I stop using anything else.
Though his criticism is actually the same thing I'd criticise the Farcry games for personally.
As soon as I got the silent sniperrifle, every FC game is solved for me and I stop using anything else.
Looks like it really IS a Farcry game!
LurkerPrime
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Syndicate got 5/5.
Yeah, I saw that. Interesting perspective to say the least. Jeff's review kind of hints at that stuff (saying the same stealth strategy worked for 90% of the game and that he didn't feel like using some of the equipment) but it obviously didn't bother him too much.
broncobuster
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Hearing the story and world of Horizon are great shouldn't be that surprising with New Vegas writers onboard. Looking forward to playing it when it's bundled with a Pro later this year.
Fuck other games it's Yakuza time:
http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/beast-in-the-east-yakuza-0-part-03/2300-11879/
http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/beast-in-the-east-yakuza-0-part-03/2300-11879/
Twin Tails
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That explains a lot.
I still don't understand why they don't make videos like Danny did for Horizon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGJWt8yCiqE
They would have to be popular. I'll now have to wait for the Bombcast for a discussion of Horizon.
It's why Microsoft's handling of that new Gears studio is so disappointing.
They would have to be popular. I'll now have to wait for the Bombcast for a discussion of Horizon.
Yeah, ok. Let me phrase it like this: When was the last time he really enjoyed a AAA storyline?
This! One of the worst things in the gaming industry is talented studios being tied to a franchise. Especially if that IP is some safe-bet low risk thing like Killzone.
It's why Microsoft's handling of that new Gears studio is so disappointing.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Omg i just discovered that the YouTube app has a fast forward feature.
PS4 is turning out amazing! Took them a bit of time but eh, so many great games.
Nierrrrrrrr
Forgot about Nier, but I will get that eventually I think. Square games tend to drop in price so fast.
broncobuster
Banned
and Nioh!
Not sure what the situation is with Nier on PC. That's another game I may hold off on until I get a PS4 Pro, and whether that's before or after the PC release is to be seen.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I seriously got in on the right time with the PS4.
Or the wrong time because where do I find all this tiiiiiiiiiime.
Or the wrong time because where do I find all this tiiiiiiiiiime.
Yeah, same.
MassiveNights
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Disregarding the score, Jeff seems very excited about Horizon and its made me very excited.
"Near perfect story" is quite the high praise, especially from Jeff.
"Near perfect story" is quite the high praise, especially from Jeff.
Hot Coldman
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white man blinking is all about the moms
We got three VR launch stream that were all better than 90% of BLLSL content.
People keep stressing about how long it will take them to finish it, when it has only just stared. They are not playing it for review, there is no arbatory deadline they have to hit.
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
It's kinda insane that I could buy a PS4 including 5 games for less than a Switch and one game and I'm still leaning more towards the Switch because of a Zelda game I'm super skeptical about and a Mario game that comes out in 6-12 months.
I'm glad I cancelled my pre-order for now, I really need to think this over. There is really no logical explanation why I feel the way I do.
I'm glad I cancelled my pre-order for now, I really need to think this over. There is really no logical explanation why I feel the way I do.
He ran right by the erotic video place without even looking, he's a Grade C dirtbag at most.
slightconfuse
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And people though Jeff hater sony
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