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Infamous: Second Son |OT| Smells Like Beanie Spirit
- Thread starter BurnOutBrighter
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In general I don't understand reviews. How one game can get away with something, but another can't. How some games feel repetitve, when others don't. I don't understand this criteria reviewers use.
Like why GTA V got a load of 10's, yet saints row 4 gets panned.
Both have similar mission ideas, where you go somewhere and kill things.
The only difference is that there is more to do in GTA V, but the core of Saints Row 4 is much better.
Maninthemirror
Banned
thats not true at all though.
AgentP
Thinks mods influence posters politics. Promoted to QAnon Editor.
Good point, removed. Sorry guys.
OsirisBlack
Banned
No I actually like it quite a bit myself.... love the artistic direction it almost looks like it was spray painted there (Tagged) which makes sense for this game in my opinion.
Who you write for again?
Rebel Leader
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pharmboy044
Member
For a review, don't you guys think they should have to beat the game from both perspectives to get the full experience?
Maninthemirror
Banned
Is the glass half full or full
So they review & score the review of the game? That's... different.
vxXJordanXxv
Banned
It's inevitable just wait for the Infamous second son official review thread. On that note I am pretty sure (in my mind at least) that the game is going to get great reviews on mere presentation alone. I just avoid reviews from IGN or Polygon both which I refuse to give clicks. If I am wrong and the game is reviewed harshly by some then I guess I'll eat crow tomorrow then. The key is too let somebody's review or opinion stop you from enjoying something.
LookAtMeGo
Member
Its sad that critic reviews can make or break the success of a game sales wise.Review discussions
Why anyone still cares about professional game reviews when a site like NeoGAF and a quick glance at youtube can tell you everything you need to know about a game is beyond me. I don't think I've read a review in years.
Killzone shadowfall was ripped apart despite its presentation... remember?
Pretty much this. I have really grown fond of suckerpunch, and I want them to be recognized like how ND and SSM are.
But reviewers and press hold so much power on the success of games it maddening.
www.4gamers.be
Unless you're from Belgium, I wouldn't expect you to know it. It's been posted in several gaf review threads and a tiny amount of news posts but that's about it.
vxXJordanXxv
Banned
No, not at all, the main thing is the gameplay mechanics and that's fairly identical across both good & evil playthroughs.
pharmboy044
Member
Review discussions
Why anyone still cares about professional game reviews when a site like NeoGAF and a quick glance at youtube can tell you everything you need to know about a game is beyond me. I don't think I've read a review in years.
For GAF, we don't need a review to tell us what is good and what isn't but for a more casual gamer they might just jump on metacritic to see what's new hotness. If the game is reviewed mediocrely the game won't receive the recognition that it might deserve?
Yeah I don't know this one.
Killzone didn't look like this.
I don't know...
I have had this lurching feeling that reviewers will rip the game apart.
IGN AU, Eurogamer, Videogamer, etc complain the missions are generic.
The videogamer podcast goes on a tear on the infamous games and even said "sucker punch tries to hard to make their games cool".
People complain about Delsin saying he seems like a douche.
People have complained about the sound of the game.
Then again none of these people seem to have fully played the game and only the fetch missions... but the negativity is worrying.
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
That podcast is absolutely awful, had to turn it off after a few minutes in.
Nothing but complaining about the silliest shit imaginable, and it sounds like there's no fun in their lives at all.
Which is odd given how there's none of that negativity on the forum from people who have played and completed the game.
LookAtMeGo
Member
I can just see some reviewers docking points because its just the same ol infamous with some upgrades and that it wasnt "innovative" or a "game changer" and this is "next gen" and we should expect all new games that come out to be from another dimension... SMH
Edit: I seriously dont care for reviews I just want Sucker Punch to get the recognition they deserve.
At this point I'm not sure if posters have less faith in the game or the reviewers lol
Lucent
Member
I got Electrical, too. But only 92%.
Fuck the reviews guys! If you like inFamous then celebrate the game and don't worry about others...
We might be related!
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Can you give us a ball park idea of what the score will be? Fair, good, great or masterpiece?
ReplacementPelican
Member
Because it alters public opinion. We, as fans of the games, want them to do well and sell well.Review discussions
Why anyone still cares about professional game reviews when a site like NeoGAF and a quick glance at youtube can tell you everything you need to know about a game is beyond me. I don't think I've read a review in years.
As I have said, I know I am going to have a good time with second son, because I loved infamous 1 and 2.
Its just that reviews can really make or break a games performace in terms of recognition, and I feel like its high time SP got some.
He is under a embargo for a reason!
SneakySneaks
Member
Review discussions
Why anyone still cares about professional game reviews when a site like NeoGAF and a quick glance at youtube can tell you everything you need to know about a game is beyond me. I don't think I've read a review in years.
Because we'd have nothing else to complain about. I stopped paying attention to reviews a while ago, but if you find someone who aligns to your taste it's a great barometer. Then again there is Polygon, I'm fine with their opinions, but if you think The Puppeteer is a 6 and not charming you are fucking wrong.
simplythebest
Banned
It'll be a definite 6.5 because PlayStation.
Great sums up my feelings at the moment. Might change once I wake up and write the review though! But that's currently what I'm going towards.
But I really can't say more. Have to sleep nao as well.
Quadruple masterpiece. 10 TLOU/10
That's fine and I want Sucker Punch to be successful too but all I can do is support good games when I see them. I'm not about to get upset because IGN gave the game a 6.0 and Billy Bob from Alabama is going to pass on the game because of it.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Thanks! I'm looking forward to your review.
simplythebest
Banned
Blu ray drive. Sue me!
OsirisBlack
Banned
Yea their comments are why I do not trust review scores at all.
ReplacementPelican
Member
I wouldn't be upset about it. Hell, inFamous is one of my favourite franchises and more sales and critical acclaim can only be a good thing.
I do look forward to reviews, in a sense, though. I do wonder what the metascore will be and who gives it what. Look forward to the 4/10 from Polygon!