Does he think it's good for a downloadable title or for a retail title? Generally speaking, reviewers seem to have much lower standards for downloadable title (especially when it comes to Nintendo services, but that's a different topic).
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Does he think it's good for a downloadable title or for a retail title? Generally speaking, reviewers seem to have much lower standards for downloadable title (especially when it comes to Nintendo services, but that's a different topic).
RPGCrazied
Member
I just want to know the game's length and PS3 release date. If its 2 hours long, I'll pass.
Night_Trekker
Member
MAN I wanna play this so badly.
Even though The Road really couldn't work as a game, I agree. A lot of GAFers were poopooing the last trailer while I was hyped beyond belief.
Also, did Advance Wars: Days of Ruin feature anything supernatural? There was a lot of anime and scifi silliness, but it thankfully didn't go in a supernatural direction.
Even though The Road really couldn't work as a game, I agree. A lot of GAFers were poopooing the last trailer while I was hyped beyond belief.
Also, did Advance Wars: Days of Ruin feature anything supernatural? There was a lot of anime and scifi silliness, but it thankfully didn't go in a supernatural direction.
So if it's 10 hours long and not coming to PS3 will you still play it? Just want to know the reasoning to your needless criteria. Does it have to do 20 jumping jacks too?
Perhaps he doesn't think that a 2 hour title is worth 15 when there are many other, highly praised titles available for the same price.
I don't think this game is too long, it basically only had a development time of 1.5 years, it is a download-only title, and it's from a team not known for huge blockbusters.
RPGCrazied
Member
Uh. I don't own a 360. If you think $15 for a 2 hour game is enough for you, by all means buy it.
The Shift
Banned
The game was reviewed on Good Game (Australian TV show) tonight. It looks nice for what it is and the reviewers did seem to get into the meat and bones of the gameplay hooks like how the stamina system works, favours, limited ammo and no ammo hold-ups amongst other things. Looks decent considering the development hell it has endured.
BladeRunner12
Neo Member
Destructoid - 8.5
IGN - 4.5
Gamespot Review
Videogamer Review - 7/10
thesixthaxis - 4/10
Guardian - 5/5
Electronictheatre - 80%
GamingExcellence - 9.0/10
ComputerAndVideogames - 6.9/10
Bone-Idle - 9/10
IGN - 4.5
Gamespot Review
Videogamer Review - 7/10
thesixthaxis - 4/10
Guardian - 5/5
Electronictheatre - 80%
GamingExcellence - 9.0/10
ComputerAndVideogames - 6.9/10
Bone-Idle - 9/10
Mr.LightMan
Member
Quick question, if I don't have live gold, can I still buy the game? I have the points but live expired some days ago.
Anyway, been waiting for this game for some time so can't wait to play it.
Anyway, been waiting for this game for some time so can't wait to play it.
You don't need gold to buy arcade games
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
I have a 360... but I prefer playing on my PS3, I dislike Timed Exclusives so much... I hope I don't have to wait forever for it.
also, the scores seem rather mixed, I wonder why
also, the scores seem rather mixed, I wonder why
toythatkills
Member
I'll give the trial a go, the Eurogamer review is slightly troubling. A game like this is all about the atmosphere, and it seems like there are constant game-things interfering with it.
Sounds like The Road, if every five pages The Road said "this is a book, by the way."
Sounds like The Road, if every five pages The Road said "this is a book, by the way."
dreamer3kx
Member
The hell, 4's, 8's, 7's, wow.
SupraDarky
Member
I am very much looking forward to this game. I tend to like games with mixed reviews, let's see if it will be the case with this game as well.
Small roundup for just scores now:
Destructoid - 8.5/10
IGN - 4.5/10
Gamespot Review - 8/10
EuroGamer - 8/10
OXM UK - 7/10
Edge - 7/10
Gameinformer - 8.5
Guardian - 5/5
Videogamer Review - 7/10
thesixthaxis - 4/10
Electronictheatre - 80%
GamingExcellence - 9.0/10
ComputerAndVideogames - 6.9/10
Bone-Idle - 9/10
MondoBox (Italy) - 8.7/10
DigitalSpy - 4/5
BeefJack - 9/10
SavingContent - 80%
TheControllerOnline - 9/10
StrategyInformer - 9/10
NowGamer - 4/10
NewGameNetwork - 76/100
MashThoseButtons - 3.4/5
Destructoid - 8.5/10
IGN - 4.5/10
Gamespot Review - 8/10
EuroGamer - 8/10
OXM UK - 7/10
Edge - 7/10
Gameinformer - 8.5
Guardian - 5/5
Videogamer Review - 7/10
thesixthaxis - 4/10
Electronictheatre - 80%
GamingExcellence - 9.0/10
ComputerAndVideogames - 6.9/10
Bone-Idle - 9/10
MondoBox (Italy) - 8.7/10
DigitalSpy - 4/5
BeefJack - 9/10
SavingContent - 80%
TheControllerOnline - 9/10
StrategyInformer - 9/10
NowGamer - 4/10
NewGameNetwork - 76/100
MashThoseButtons - 3.4/5
RPGCrazied
Member
Well, IGN hated it. But he did say around 5 hours. I might buy it.
Ironically AAA titles with similar hours get 9's from IGN..
RPGCrazied
Member
The only thing that had me worried was the length of the game.
Phonomezer
Banned
I'm too intrigued not to buy it at this point. Review scores all over the place.
toythatkills
Member
The IGN review reads like it was written by an idiot, it's probably worth disregarding.
That's an actual criticism of the game. If I was going to criticise it, it would be for wholesale stealing that from The Road, but to question it as a narrative choice is silly.
That's an actual criticism of the game. If I was going to criticise it, it would be for wholesale stealing that from The Road, but to question it as a narrative choice is silly.
http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-i-am-alive/17-5769/
Giant Bomb quicklook, enjoyed the rage at the end heh
Giant Bomb quicklook, enjoyed the rage at the end heh
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Deleted member 20415
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This is the problem I had with the game. There are very video-gamey (for the lack of a better word) things that happen all throughout that constantly remind you that this is a game. They can be a bit jarring and take you out of the experience. The world is cool and has a really awesome look to it, but you're constantly being taken out of the experience by these reminders.
I don't think I could disagree with you more. This game has a really uncanny ability to F you over with random dudes jumping you and its controls can be a bit clunky during intense fights. Small mistakes in this game can cost you big time and with fewer supplies, your health can't be easily replenished. There were already some sections that drove me mad because I couldn't figure out just the right mix during combat... on Survivor? Forget it.
Phonomezer
Banned
Holy shit, is this grey or what. Greym of the Generation.
Messofanego
Banned
Brad: "Maybe this is the best game ever made. I'm here staring at an inventory screen making a really tough decision..."
I feel like I'll love this game if it's this challenging. Everything seems like a puzzle, there's not much easy outs like just relying on melee combat, you seem to have to know the ins-and-outs of the mechanics.
Hobbestetrician
Member
Fixed.
Probably didn't get paid by Ubi to do it.
Speedymanic
Banned
whatever you do, don't watch the video review. Very unprofessional and generally all over the place.
Isn't that just the site in general?
Guess he's getting crap on twitter for the review, love it.
Gamespot video review really got me pumped for tomorrow.
Gamespot video review really got me pumped for tomorrow.
Typographenia
Member
Honestly surprised at the scores being that high. I figured it would get middling scores for the most part, but that's pretty cool.
Now, if only PSN would get a date. : (
Now, if only PSN would get a date. : (
Baron_Calamity
Member
Waiting for it to come out on pc.
mahahahaahahaha
mahahahaahahaha
Neuromancer
Member
I don't see the point of bullying someone for their review as long as they did their due diligence playing the game, and didn't get the facts wrong.
If you love this game, then this should be a lesson to take this guy's future reviews with a grain of salt.
If you love this game, then this should be a lesson to take this guy's future reviews with a grain of salt.
Night_Trekker
Member
Yeah. There's nothing wrong with stealing great ideas instead of... I don't know, doing something else that would suck? Not focusing on what caused the end of the world was one of the smartest choices McCarthy made with The Road (and the people behind the film version deserve respect for not inventing an explanation in that version of the story).
Honestly, I have zero trust in IGN these days. A hugely negative review from IGN that contradicts what most other reviewers are saying makes me, sight unseen, more confident that the game is a good one. (God Hand!) Whereas if we were talking some other site like Eurogamer, it might have the opposite effect.
Normally I would agree with you, but IGN has a long history of extremely unprofessional reviews, and not just because they occasionally "go against the crowd" or something like that, which could be considered ballsy. A lot of their reviews read like they were written by high school kids.
Also, God Hand.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Next up, revive "Gorilla Nation". Do it, Ubisoft!
I wouldn't go so far as to call Greg Miller an idiot. I'll definitely say that after listening to podcast Beyond I'll never trust his opinion as a reviewer.