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[bender]

77%

 

[yamaci17]

I predict 83 or so but I also think it might hit <80. the game pass effect may hit this game like a truck

 

[DenchDeckard]

Another Day another xbox review thread!

Let's gooooo, Gaf! You're already impressing me.

I'm going solid 8 out if 10 like the first. But, let's be honest...these 2024 reviewers are clueless wack jobs. So, I advise picking it up and playing it, then form your own opinion. Like every game.

 

[Banjo64]

Gone 76-79. Interested to see if they’ve evolved the formula.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

80-85. At the very least it I do expect it to be a polished and complete game with incredible visuals, which is a lot better than most games that have come recently from the studios that now fall under the MS umbrella. Length and lack of depth to the combat likely keep it from getting into the high 80s.

 

[Dazraell]

Voted for 76-79. I still feel it'll be one of those sequels that looks better visually, but feels too same'y. Hellblade 1 succeeded as a high profile AA release, but I'm not sure it will work the same for the sequel being viewed as a flagship release

 

[MayauMiao]

80-85. At the very least it I do expect it to be a polished and complete game with incredible visuals, which is a lot better than most games that have come recently from the studios that now fall under the MS umbrella. Length and lack of depth to the combat likely keep it from getting into the high 80s.

Sounds exactly like The Order 1886.

 

[N30RYU]

I want it to score 11/10 and sell shit

 

[Nemesisuuu]

70-75% with few sites giving high scores purely for mental health theme.

I did play and finish first one and it was 6/10 at best for me.

 

[Caio]

I voted 86-90, I really hope the Game is great

 

[kazuyamishima]

I’ve yet to see a Hellblade 2 promo video even on YouTube.

DOA game.

 

[FireFly]

You mean just like the warriors who jump to xbox's defense at even the slightest hint of criticism of absolutely anything xbox related no matter how legitimate it is?

So we agree both are bad?

 

[SmokSmog]

Flopus Maximus

 

[BoxFresh123]

Looks like a weird deformed middle finger

 

[shubik]

Cant wait to play it Christmas on my PS5

 

[GymWolf]

I can see this thing to resonate very well with modern media so no less than 80, probably an overrated 85.

 

[Loomy]

Flopus Maximus

To be fair, the majority of people who want to play this probably have gamepass.

 

[Negotiator101]

This will set the next gen standard

Graphics you're talking about right? I agree. I say it gets around 83 to 87mc.

 

[BigLee74]

You mean just like the warriors who jump to xbox's defense at even the slightest hint of criticism of absolutely anything xbox related no matter how legitimate it is?

There are warriors on both sides.

The fundamental difference as I see it is that they are in a thread about an xbox game, looking forward to the game and minding their own business.

What are the intentions of the forum sad-sacks that obviously bat for the other team yet walk into these threads just to LOL emote everybody’s posts and hope for a game to fail?

You can’t see that’s what happens?

I can’t speak about PlayStation game threads because I rarely venture into them not owning the system nor caring too much for their games.

80.

 

[Roufianos]

Honestly, wtf is up with having a specific release time and such a shitty ass embargo. I'd be very surprised if this reviews well.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

There are warriors on both sides.

The fundamental difference as I see it is that they are in a thread about an xbox game, looking forward to the game and minding their own business.

What are the intentions of the forum sad-sacks that obviously bat for the other team yet walk into these threads just to LOL emote everybody’s posts and hope for a game to fail?

You can’t see that’s what happens?

I can’t speak about PlayStation game threads because I rarely venture into them not owning the system nor caring too much for their games.

80.

But they know that.

 

[BigLee74]

I thought this game was released 9am BST?

It’s now 845am BST - where are the reviews?

 

[Mr Reasonable]

I thought this game was released 9am BST?

It’s now 845am BST - where are the reviews?

No it's not

 

[Senua]

Demigods petulant childishness does bring amusement but god damn is he working overtime at the mo

 

[AV]

No it's not

It's supposed to.

 

[b0uncyfr0]

Most likely under 85.

I think if they had good gameplay, they would've showed more. I am rooting for the team though

 

[BigLee74]

No it's not

Name does not check out. Anybody reasonable would give me the correct time

 

[intheinbetween]

I thought embargo was up until 1 hour before release

 

[Maddoxswe]

Demigods petulant childishness does bring amusement but god damn is he working overtime at the mo

at the mo

 

[Senua]

at the mo

Hush yank

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Name does not check out. Anybody reasonable would give me the correct time

As I type 8.42 BST



But yes, you're right, the reviews are supposed to get up by now if the game unlocks in an hour.

Maybe some GMT/BST confusion?

 

[Ogbert]

Flopus Maximus

Elden Ring only hit a 60k Steam peak?

For shame PC bros.

For shame.

 

[CityHunter1981]

By the way, where is the big marketing for the game, which they just announced recently would start. Except a rather boring launch trailer and a message from the studio head yesterday, I think there was nothing…

 

[H-I-M]

I know this ain't winning ANY GOTY, but this shall be interesting.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

I expect low 80s because all red marketing flags are there.

That being said MS might be just stupid, remember Hi-Fi Rush. I, for once, rooting for Team Ninja.

 

[mckmas8808]

I'm too late, but I'm going to say a 77%. I can't believe 59% of yall said it'll get between an 80-90 on Metacritic. Seems too high (without playing it).

 

[amigastar]

Elden Ring only hit a 60k Steam peak?

For shame PC bros.

For shame.

Those are 24 hours peaks, so at release it was way more probably.

 

[FireFly]

Elden Ring only hit a 60k Steam peak?

For shame PC bros.

For shame.

All time peak is 952,523.

 

[midnightAI]

As I type 8.42 BST



But yes, you're right, the reviews are supposed to get up by now if the game unlocks in an hour.

Maybe some GMT/BST confusion?

Only if global screw up, 10AM in Germany is 9AM in the UK

 

[Ogbert]

Those are 24 hours peaks, so at release it was way more probably.

I know, I was being daft.

But you look at that list and see why GaaS is a thing. Actually, *the* thing.

Anyway, I’m going 87%. Think the technical accomplishments will make up for pretty simple gameplay experience.

 

[IDappa]

I'm too late, but I'm going to say a 77%. I can't believe 59% of yall said it'll get between an 80-90 on Metacritic. Seems too high (without playing it).

Why bother guessing then. Go big or go home.

 

[Dazraell]

Elden Ring only hit a 60k Steam peak?

For shame PC bros.

For shame.

It had 60k as the highest peak in a day when this was screenshot taken (which I assume is today as the numbers seems to match with SteamDB)

The all-time peak was 953,426

 

[CherryFalls]

4 or 5/10

 

[Stephen Curry]

87

Pros: is like art, graphics, talk about mental illness

Con: game

 

[Frwrd]

Sometimes I think the games' industry is the worst of all. People hope a product of the industry will be bad because is from a different brand. Also, people won't even play/use something unless/only after some reviewers tell them so. Can't think of any industry where analysts have so much power and people who loves the hobby wish so much for the failure of such hobby.

So uhh... You cancelling the Gamepass sub? Is that what I'm reading?

 

[midnightAI]

there are some reviews up on metacritic

the highs are high, the lows are low (critics)

Oof, Metro:

In Short: A joyless slog of barely interactive entertainment and a muddled portrayal of mental illness… that just so happens to have the best graphics ever on a video game console.

Pros: The graphics are absolutely astounding and the best ever seen on a home console. Good acting across the board.

Cons: Repetitive and simplistic combat, with equally uninteresting and unchallenging puzzles. The reality of the plot makes no obvious sense and the storytelling skates over important elements.

Score: 5/10

 

[shubik]

damn game is only 6 hours... thats rough

 

[3liteDragon]

Gonna say under 80

 

[tommib]

80

 

[intheinbetween]

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