Magic Carpet
Gold Member
I think the majority could watch a lets play on Fast Forward instead.
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Hellblade 2 Review Embargo drops 1 hour before release
Mortisfacio
Member
Unless the game is buggy, I'll play at launch on GamePass regardless of reviews. I've got a pack of edibles and solid headphones. About to indulge in all the voices in my head.
SenkiDala
Member
Angry_Megalodon
Member
The "spoilers" remarks must be tongue-in-cheek. I mean, the first game had no story, much less anything to be spoiled about. This is not Game of Thrones.
My assumption about the embargo is that despite this getting a +80 metascore, most reviews will tell what type of game it is, which many potential players don't know (and don't like)
My assumption about the embargo is that despite this getting a +80 metascore, most reviews will tell what type of game it is, which many potential players don't know (and don't like)
Bernardougf
Member
nosoynadie22
Member
0 confidence in the game
maybe very good as a movie and tech demo but very bad as a video game
maybe very good as a movie and tech demo but very bad as a video game
Not always. Certainly wasn’t the case for Helldivers 2, perhaps the most recent example of last minute embargos
So the lowcost Sony inspired cinematic experience is going to be a commercial AND critical failure ?
I'm scared for the studio's future.
Yeah, you guys aren’t certainly aren’t subtle about these things anymore
Banjo64
cumsessed
The rationale makes no sense. Every game with a story ever made could use this argument.
There’s plenty to talk about in a review that’s not story spoilers, in fact most reviewers go out of there way to avoid spoilers.
And let’s be honest, the story isn’t going to be anything to write home about.
There’s plenty to talk about in a review that’s not story spoilers, in fact most reviewers go out of there way to avoid spoilers.
And let’s be honest, the story isn’t going to be anything to write home about.
KaiserBecks
Member
Don’t really care about an embargo for a digital only game nobody is going to buy. I suppose everyone who is interested will play this through gamepass.
Lucifers Beard
Member
I really hope for Ninja Theory that this game is well received. It's definitely not for me as I didn't care for the first one and no amount of pretty graphics will sell me on a game, but it would be a shame to see them closed.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Would it not be better to wait and see how the game turns out first?
Edmund
is waiting for Starfield 7
Senua is still crazy part 2 and therefore there will be a part 3.
willothedog
Member
Sony must've known Rise of the Ronin sucked balls as it was a 24hr before release embargo.
thicc_girls_are_teh_best
Member
This "we don't want to spoil anything" narrative never applied to SIE's story-driven games tho
....Now all of a sudden they don't want to spoil things. How convenient.
If only Western games journalists could do this with every game. Maybe a lot of the reviews for Hogwarts Legacy and Stellar Blade would've looked professional & respectable, and not the soapboxes they actually turned out to be.
Nah they are talented developers. It'd be a shame if they were shut down; maybe Naughty Dog could hire them onto the team because I don't think Ninja Theory have enough valuable IP they own (or a specific underserved niche) to get work the way Toys For Bob does.
So a studio buyout option may not be on the cards for them.
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digoutyoursoul
Member
I have bought the game and I hope it’s brilliant although I feel it being received well will likely bring out the grifters and their defence of Phil Spencer and co rather than any sincere regard for Ninja Theory and its future.
Astral Dog
Member
gives me plenty of time before not playing it
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
honestly? There is no chance gameplay is 10% as good as forspoken is.
And I am not joking here
ChorizoPicozo
Member
thats on MS
yazenov
Member
nemiroff
Gold Member
Graphics is a bonus, but most of us non-warriors (not saying you're re a warrior) are simply hoping for a compact HB1 with a new story, better puzzles and better combat - and according to what NT has said in interviews, that's what I think is most likely to happen.
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semiconscious
Member
this image? this image is amazingly, incredibly unappealing to me. it feels like it's some kinda experiment in 'reverse psychology promotion'...
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adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
FIREKNIGHT2029
Member
RIP Ninja Theory. Embargos this close to release are never a good thing.
The game is probably short AF or there's something they are hiding. I honestly don't know what it could be since graphically what we've seen looks good but the game has suffered an acute lack of gameplay from MS. We will know what it is soon enough.
The game is probably short AF or there's something they are hiding. I honestly don't know what it could be since graphically what we've seen looks good but the game has suffered an acute lack of gameplay from MS. We will know what it is soon enough.
Omnipunctual Godot
Gold Member
It was concerning that Tameem left so suddenly before launch.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
He didn't 'just left', he wanted to leave years ago but stayed on to help with HB2.
Killjoy-NL
Member
More revenue for sure.Think it'll have more reviews on PS5?
Mortisfacio
Member
Never a good thing, unless they dont fit the narrative, like Helldivers 2. Then we just ignore those cases so we can continue to say "never" right?
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Nothing bad in a game being short, as long as it is good. Scorn comes to mind and that was an enjoyable experience.
Now, if the game is mostly cinematics and barely any gameplay, then we'll have a problem.
Now, if the game is mostly cinematics and barely any gameplay, then we'll have a problem.
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rofif
Can’t Git Gud
Choose wisely.
You can still choose to spend 50 hours with beautiful Eve.
I mean she is probably a bit crazy too !!!
You really have to be crazy to not wear pants with that jacket !!!!!!!!!!!!
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
Killed before CoD comes out.
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Pre-load for the game is also live now, 40GB.
Setting it going now. Can't wait!
Let's goooo
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
Choose wisely.
You can still choose to spend 50 hours with beautiful Eve.
I mean she is probably a bit crazy too !!!
You really have to be crazy to not wear pants with that jacket !!!!!!!!!!!!
Bro, this ain't it. Delete this post and go put it in the stellar blade thread...you're in the wrong thread.
FIREKNIGHT2029
Member
What are you talking about and how is Helldivers 2 related to Hellblade 2? Last time I checked Helldivers 2 is an online only GAAS game that requires servers to even run. Hellblade 2 is a short single player only cinematic game. Does it require stable servers like Helldivers 2 to play and give reviews in a timely manner?
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SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
I am not a fan of the first game because it was too basic. I dont mind linear games as long as there is enough variety. there wasnt much. The puzzles were atrocious. There were zero setpieces. And there wasnt much to do other than walk. I loved Uncharted despite its linear nature because they had climbing, setpieces and good puzzles to keep things from getting too boring. Thats what I wanted from HB2 and the first gameplay trailer showing a big epic setpiece and the first trailer showing a massive world hinted at a much more epic game in scope.
Turns out its more of the same which is disappointing.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
Because it didnt need one
You loved the 1st one and this one is supposed to be that but better in every category and you aren’t excited? That doesn’t make any sense to me.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
It's really disappointing she is still a psycho. Really undermines the first game story and ending....
They are doing the same game again. why. First game already did it great.
I was hoping that it would be her leading a small army or a village to an expedition. Something that it looked like in the first trailer. Something a bit more expanded.
not crazy again.
Also, bragging that everything was performance capture is nothing new. Games do that for forever now. It only makes you feel more like watching a tv show
Mortisfacio
Member
Would have been less words to just say "Yes, I ignore examples this is the case to fit my narrative"
