winjer
Gold Member
Nah. "Cinematic" is used even more. And it's even more cringe worthy.
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Hellblade 2 Review Embargo drops 1 hour before release
Nah. "Cinematic" is used even more. And it's even more cringe worthy.
Eiknarf
Banned
Hahaha. I'm dead. I can't stop laughing
Bumblebeetuna
Member
Only sending review codes to approved outlets, and meta scores settling down after more reviews pour in. Two more things exclusive to Xbox /s
rhodesianshepard
Banned
5 point MC differential between launch day and a few days later is pretty unique. You believe what you want
Only sending review codes to approved outlets, and meta scores settling down after more reviews pour in. Two more things exclusive to Xbox /s
HeWhoWalks
Gold Member
Right. People like to play stupid. You think the response wouldn’t have been swift if Spider-Man 2 went from that initial 91 down to an 86? It’s clear that Starfield’s case was unique, for what ever the reason.
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Dazraell
Member
Yeah, to me it pretty much sounds like a spin for "reviews doesn't matter, you can play it right now via GamePass, check it yourself!" argument if the reviews won't be favorable
I don't want to be cynical and I wish Ninja Theory all the best, especially considering recent news about Tango and Arkane Austin, but the review embargo thingie is certainly a red flag and it's not a first one I noticed (weak marketing, lack of buzz about this game, lower price for full copies, past claims about it being shorter experience, etc)
NickFire
Member
Hold on. Are you really suggesting that console wars are involved when people expect the worst due to review embargos that expire at the last minute?
nemiroff
Gold Member
Not all of it, we also have a few loonies with an easily triggered confirmation bias because they're upset that someone made a game they're not interested in.
But remember that this game was never intended to be the most monumental blockbuster. So go figure why two opposite sides both want to amplify the stature of a small and modestly successful game made by a small developer to the degree it is here (how much did HB1 sell, 6 mill..?). I can spell it out: one faction wants the game to reflect positively on their group, while the other desires to inflate the game's stature only to see it fail more spectacularly..
But yeah, perhaps there are valid opinions amid this chaos, so my potential apologies to those of you.
Heh, I recognized Aurora's voice immediately. She's quite the unique and professional artist.
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Majima Everywhere System
Member
That chievos list certainly told a tale, me thinks there is some other stories they wish to contain.
ChorizoPicozo
Member
Warriors are not going to disappear, that's for sure.
But exclusives dying will be one the worst things that can happen to this medium.
Klayzer
Member
He jokes a lot. The only thing missing, is some new material.
Mobilemofo
Member
I can't believe they would lie. We all know that the first w in any web address stands for Wholesome, based on the moral internet code bestowed upon when it was created.
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SiriusBlack
Banned
Angry woman game tanks. Studio dies.
Good riddance. Try making something fun next time..
Good riddance. Try making something fun next time..
N30RYU
Member
Angry mad woman finally sacrifices herself and the studio behind her.
Even in my broke phase as a kid growing up with a SNES and actively trash-talking the Sega Genesis I couldn’t afford, I don’t believe I ever went as far as actively hoping a game fails and the studio gets closed.
You people are strange
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N30RYU
Member
Even better now is that the game doesn't need to fail to sink the studio... just exist in the gamepass ecosystemEven in my broke phase as a kid growing up with a SNES and actively trash-talking the Sega Genesis I couldn’t afford, I don’t believe I ever went as far as actively hoping a game fails just and the studio gets closed.
You people are strange
Eh. Ninja theory have multiple projects in the works, they’ve got a track record of keeping games on budget and are in the UK where MS doesn’t have the excuse of ‘stretched management’.
They’ll very likely be fine.
I’d be surprised if the game doesn’t get a PS5 port eventually.
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rhodesianshepard
Banned
Ninja Theory is probably worth keeping around just because of their cutting edge motion capture knowledge. I'm not sure how successful of a studio they are outside of that, though. They have a pretty mixed record over the past 10 years. Hopefully Microsoft can cultivate the talent they do have and grow them into something great
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Pedro Motta
Gold Member
Can't wait to press forward for 4 hours.
Luipadre
Member
Dont play it then? If its not your style you can skip it you know
Pedro Motta
Gold Member
I'm kidding, I like cinematic eperiences with good storytelling, with great sound and great graphics. I'm just pointing out the obvious.
Perrott
Member
Nothing against Aurora, but why can't Microsoft go for any other kind of music choices in their promotional videos and even their showcases sizzle reels? For years and years it's always been this kind of music, with this kind of vocals and this kind of vibe.
Little Mac
Gold Member
I'm expecting it to be one of those titles that reviews in the low 80s but wins alot of awards for things like mo cap acting, and sound design. It'll be a quality niche game that players will binge in a weekend and discuss for about week or two before moving on.
Having made my prediction, watch it be everyone's GOTY.
Having made my prediction, watch it be everyone's GOTY.
ChoosableOne
ChoosableAll
An alarming situation for the "dozens" of people who will buy this game for $60 (or $70) on day one. For those like me who will play it on Game Pass, it will be an indicator of whether it's worth the download hassle. If it doesn't get a score above 85, I don't plan on downloading it.
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Luipadre
Member
if you are playing games or watching movies/shows based on metascores then you are missing out a bunch of good stuff, just saying
ChoosableOne
ChoosableAll
I agree with what you said about films and TV shows. Sometimes highly rated films turn out to be terrible, and sometimes really good films get low scores. However, when it comes to games, I've rarely been disappointed by those that score 85 and above. Especially games that score 75 and below almost never mislead me.
It’s $50.
N30RYU
Member
Probably the only good thing about it... what you want reggeton?
For my taste they are nailing it since Gears of War Mad World trailer.
Eiknarf
Banned
Hellblade 2 will be more than a walking sim though, right?
Fort Solis was a beautiful looking borefest!! Literally walking and that’s it
Eiknarf
Banned
When it gets a PS5 port, will there be a physical release or will it be like Alan Wake 2 (digital only)?
Probably digital only.
I’m not sure what MS is doing with that, tbh. It’s harmful to their console to keep games off shelves. Sometimes it feels like amateur hour over at Xbox marketing.
Well, sometimes you will need to press another button to fight, that's it I think.
ABrokenToy
Member
Weren't the previews pretty glowing regarding the game (even IGN!)? Why are we bashing it already.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Jerm411
Member
Imagine looking at Klobrille and thinking “streamer” or “influencer”….good god lol….
HeWhoWalks
Gold Member
In fairness, many Xbox fans shitted on the first only to praise this later.
Both sides should want this to succeed, as a. it pushes the visual medium forward and b. encourages Microsoft to keep working with them so even bigger and better projects will be made.
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
For what its worth, this game sounds like it looks stellar and pretty cool if you enjoyed the first one
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
ManaByte
Member
XSX download is updating right now.
Negotiator101
Member
It's definitely the best looking game so far this generation.