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[Baron von Loathsome]

I haven't played Bayonetta, so I can't make a good argument. Reading the review thread I've found several interesting points though.

I will say this, he isn't criticizing the actual gameplay, instead turning the review into his own personal soapbox for a glorified opinion piece. Just deplorable, but par for the course as far as Polygon goes.

I haven't played Bayonetta 1, either. And I too saw that post, really great post.

The way I see it, reviews should be looking at more than just gameplay. And since there is that whole controversey that shall not be named going on right now, the depiction of women in Bayonetta is a pretty relevant thing to discuss.

I'm not gonna bother reading that particular review, though, I'm not much a fan of Polygon.

 

[rtcn63]

Buy it now! Support the dev! This game sold sub 50K in Japan, let them know there's interest in it outside Japan!
Fuck justification, get it for the gameplay, get it to show good games DESERVE sales!

There's no saving the Wii U brah

 

[Copons]

Sleeping Dogs PC: Original vs Definitive Comparison

LOL WUT?

Except the fog here and there and the people textures a little more crispy... it seems basically the same, at times even worse than the original version.

 

[DukeBobby]

Buy it now! Support the dev! This game sold sub 50K in Japan, let them know there's interest in it outside Japan!
Fuck justification, get it for the gameplay, get it to show good games DESERVE sales!

I just looked on Amazon UK, and it's actually cheaper than I thought it would be.

Hmm...

So you're not buying The Evil Within at full price?

edit: I see you said "on a console game." So.. why would you pay full price for a PC game than a console game? Considering the frequency of Steam sales are higher and more frequent than console game sales/price drops

I can get most PC games for £20 or less at release. That's a hell of a lot cheaper than a full price console game.

I did pay a little extra (£25) for The Evil Within, though.

 

[wilflare]

Rage doesn't store save files?



My new favourite subreddit

this is glorious :O
loving that 60fps

 

[Tizoc]

There's no saving the Wii U brah

Fuck that mentality: You got the system? Get the games, fuck the future, indulge in this game NOW and you'll want to go back it again for months to come.
It's all about the game, what the game gives YOU. If it's worth $60, then that'll be your money well spent.

I just looked on Amazon UK, and it's actually cheaper than I thought it would be.

Hmm...

DO IT!

 

[NingenJanai]

Sleeping Dogs PC: Original vs Definitive Comparison

I prefer the original, not a fan of the fog.

 

[Shantom]

Do you own the original Bayonetta? Because Bayo 2 includes it for free, so you wouldn't be paying full price, technically!

*In certain countries.

 

[Grief.exe]

Buy it now! Support the dev! This game sold sub 50K in Japan, let them know there's interest in it outside Japan!
Fuck justification, get it for the gameplay, get it to show good games DESERVE sales!

I'm actually contemplating just getting a copy even though I don't own a WiiU.

So you're not buying The Evil Within at full price?

edit: I see you said "on a console game." So.. why would you pay full price for a PC game than a console game? Considering the frequency of Steam sales are higher and more frequent than console game sales/price drops

He likely purchased it on GMG for 25% off.

I haven't played Bayonetta 1, either. And I too saw that post, really great post.

The way I see it, reviews should be looking at more than just gameplay. And since there is that whole controversey that shall not be named going on right now, the depiction of women in Bayonetta is a pretty relevant thing to discuss.

I'm not gonna bother reading that particular review, though, I'm not much a fan of Polygon.

I can see what you're saying and I can agree with that. I don't want to give Polygon clicks either.

LOL WUT?

Except the fog here and there and the people textures a little more crispy... it seems basically the same, at times even worse than the original version.

Yep.

Fuck that mentality: You got the system? Get the games, fuck the future, indulge in this game NOW and you'll want to go back it again for months to come.
It's all about the game, what the game gives YOU. If it's worth $60, then that'll be your money well spent.

I would actually rank the libraries of the current gen systems as

WiiU>>XBO>PS4

Which is ironic as the sales numbers are literally opposite of that.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

*In certain countries.

I think Europe is the only region that offers a version without Bayonetta 1, in addition to a package that includes both.

 

[rtcn63]

Fuck that mentality: You got the system? Get the games, fuck the future, indulge in this game NOW and you'll want to go back it again for months to come.
It's all about the game, what the game gives YOU. If it's worth $60, then that'll be your money well spent.

But for most people, its $60 + cost of console + Pro controller + salty tears. And I've never played a Nintendo game where I wanted to replay in short time. A year or two, sure. Including the original Bayonetta on 360, which I loved.

 

[Ozium]

*In certain countries.

Where's Mr. Orth when we need him?

 

[MMBosstones86]

Those Bayo2 review scores. Um. wow.

Spoiler

Alien dropped down from a vent

, "esc", "quit".

Played through the Crew Expendable DLC.

"Hey, crawl through these vents (with no light) and lure the Alien to a certain point."

> NOPE
> esc
> quit

 

[aku:jiki]

I'm buying the game because I loved The Wonderful 101 and Metal Gear Rising. As far as my opinion is concerned, the gratuitous fanservice (the sexual kind, not the Nintendo reference kind) is a clear downside.

Hah, you might want to read up on what the game flow is like. Your clear downside is going to be about 90% of the time you spend with it. It's just cutscenes focusing on her ass all day long.

Shadow of Mordor combat so goooooooooooooooooooooooooood.

lol

lol

 

[fantomena]

Here I thought TEW is releasing on Wednesday all the time, but it is releasing tommorrow.

Will work hard as fuck to report back and make a video. Stay tuned!

 

[Tizoc]

But for most people, its $60 + cost of console + Pro controller + salty tears. And I've never played a Nintendo game where I wanted to replay in short time. A year or two, sure. Including the original Bayonetta on 360, which I loved.

In my case, I'd drop cash for a Wii U but lately I've been playing mainly on my Laptop.
There are so many games I want on the Wii U, but am not in the zone to get one

...but honestly if you've got the system, get the game if it interests you.

 

[kurahador]

So umm...what's with aku:jiki and The Dear Leader hate posting Bayonetta 2?
Anyone know?

 

[Dr Dogg]

I usually enjoy reading bad reviews a lot more than gushy ones. Then again I enjoy playing bad games over critical darlings. Actually to combine the two I find it a lot more eye opening to play a game I'm interested in, form my own opinion on it and then go read the professional reviews. I find I get a much better handle on where certain critics are coming from then.

LOL WUT?

Except the fog here and there and the people textures a little more crispy... it seems basically the same, at times even worse than the original version.

Mmmmmmm, cripsy textures *Homer drooling noises*

 

[Arthea]

So umm...what's with aku:jiki and The Dear Leader hate posting Bayonetta 2?
Anyone know?

.

 

[The Dear Leader]

So umm...what's with aku:jiki and The Dear Leader hate posting Bayonetta 2?
Anyone know?

I'm just giving them a hard time, I'm personally not a fan of Bayonetta, but I can see why they are hype, it's gotten great scores, also this is the Steam thread.

 

[PandaPedinte]

Maybe BioWare quietly patched the game so it's more in line with Inquisition and its lack of healers?

Hahahaha

¯\_(&#12484_/¯

video plz

I'll try record it

 

[dani_dc]

I haven't played Bayonetta, so I can't make a good argument. Reading the review thread I've found several interesting points though.

I will say this, he isn't criticizing the actual gameplay, instead turning the review into his own personal soapbox for a glorified opinion piece. Just deplorable, but par for the course as far as Polygon goes.

Here's another good post on Bayonetta from an older thread (spoilers for the first game story).

 

[Parsnip]

I didn't know Bayo2 was on Steam, I guess I missed the news. :3

I kind of dislike the character design of bayo, still haven't played the game though. I own it so maybe some day.


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[Ozium]

So umm...what's with aku:jiki and The Dear Leader hate posting Bayonetta 2?
Anyone know?

They be mad jelly at the hotness so they spittin' venom to make themselves feel legit

 

[chronomac]

Digital Foundry's take on the definitive edition of Sleeping Dogs.

 

[Casimir]

I prefer the original, not a fan of the fog.

Yeah, in the opening sequence I prefer the original also, I wish they had kept it. But I appreciate new weather effects during the game.

 

[Vastag]

Shadow of Mordor combat so goooooooooooooooooooooooooood.

Yup, it makes you feel completely badass.

 

[cardinalmind]

I've survived playing through Bayonetta on the PS3, sure can survive playing Bayonetta 2 on the Wii U. Didn't like Vanquish though.

Wii U is in the backburner for me. I'll probably join when X comes out. Buying a gaming rig / laptop to play my steam library is what I'm currently focusing my budget today.

 

[The Dear Leader]

Yeah, in the opening sequence I prefer the original alsoalso, I wish then had kept it. But I appreciate new weather effects during the game.

I think the DE looks washed out and not as rich in color as the original, the weather is nice though.

 

[aku:jiki]

They be mad jelly at the hotness so they spittin' venom to make themselves feel legit

Motherfucker, I stay 2 legit 2 quit.

 

[Shantom]

I think Europe is the only region that offers a version without Bayonetta 1, in addition to a package that includes both.

Indeed, and I managed to get the special edition for £32 thanks to amazon's great customer service, so I'm looking forward to playing them both.

 

[The Dear Leader]

Motherfucker, I stay 2 legit 2 quit.

We are Bayohatas.

 

[Auto-Reply]

That new threat title is tru.... whoa

 

[Vastag]

Sleeping Dogs PC: Original vs Definitive Comparison

I prefer the original to be honest. Something is off in the definitive, I don't know what.

 

[BinaryPork2737]

greenlight is on fire
there were 1181 of greenlit games on friday, it's 1189 today and again I can't see what was greenlit. whatta mess

Valve should just drop mad cash and buy Nintendo. Then we can finally talk about when the next Zelda game is coming to Steam.

Spoiler

*wishful thinking*

Please be excited for Paper Half Life, a newly announced upcoming Wii U exclusive developed by Valve to test the console market.

 

[Ozium]

We are Bayohatas.

 

[derExperte]

Bayonetta fanboys > TEW fanboys

At least the first group's GIFs have some ass.

 

[Copons]

Mmmmmmm, cripsy textures *Homer drooling noises*

Yup!

Spoiler

If Homer was into Chinese mobsters with muscles covered by super sharp dragon tattoos.

 

[Knurek]

Wrapped up game #93 of they year:

My first Daedalic game, and I must say I enjoyed the game immensely. I dreaded all the issues RPS writeups mentioned, and yes, puzzle logic is at fault in some cases (just keep a guide handy if you don't want to be annoyed), and yes, a few of the lines don't make much of a sense (I'm guessing German jokes/idioms don't always translate well between the languages).

Nevertheless, the game looks simply amazing, has a really touching story that brought original The Neverending Story book to mind and gives the impression of being a labor of pure love. Really lovely voice over, 8 ~30 minutes long short stories narrated by some English chap, bonus card game. As the game's designer summarized: "it's part Wind of the Willows, part Hayao Miyazaki, part Neil Gaiman and part Monkey Island."

I even cared enough to try and do most of game's achievements (including the stupid 'click on a single item 1000 times' one). Highly recommended if you're even slightly into pnc adventure games.

Game is still available in the Immortal Bundle for 3.6€. Alternatively, it's been a weekly, so should be 2.50€ on Steam for few more hours.

 

[Parsnip]

Looks like they took all the neon glow out of the Definite Edition of Sleepey Dauwgs.

 

[DukeBobby]

Bayonetta fanboys > TEW fanboys

At least the first group's GIFs have some ass.

We have sexy skinned Sebastian, though.

 

[Kiru]

So I guess playfire will have more of this stuff in the future.

 

[derExperte]

Pinball FX2 South Park (2 tables) in two days! http://steamcommunity.com/games/226980/announcements/detail/184970875171907965

We have sexy skinned Sebastian, though.

If I want to see a sexy dude named Sebastian I go to the next mirror.

Hmmmm.

Yeaaaah.

Shake it.

 

[Anteater]

We have sexy skinned Sebastian, though.

is that an ingame character model?

 

[Shadownet]

Please be excited for Paper Half Life, a newly announced upcoming Wii U exclusive developed by Valve to test the console market.

It look like GAF might crash that day.

 

[MMBosstones86]

So I guess playfire will have more of this stuff in the future.

Shadow of Mordor - play for the first time - 27% off the Season Pass
Alien: Isolation - complete the game - 25% off the Season Pass

yup. It's....something else.

 

[AsfaeksBR]

is that an ingame character model?

Yes, it is.
I think there's a "Showroom" where you can look at the protagonists/enemies in the game with this level of zoom, but the character model is the same as the one you play with

 

[Kaleinc]

Gif framerate = 1:1 actual gameplay, the powah of wiiu.

 

[The_Monk]

Wrapped up game #93 of they year:

Always nice to see someone who had a nice time with the game. For me it was the art style that won me over, simply charming. Hope more people can enjoy the game.

Happy Monday to everyone by the way! Hope y'all can have a good week. I've been playing some FF XIII when I can, still trying to have a solid 1080p 60 FPS but I always get inconsistent frame rate. Will keep trying, hoping for a fix to give me a smoth frame-rate. Durante's work have been great for the community.

I also need more time to sink in Wasteland 2. The game is great but it's one of those games to sit back and enjoy without the stress of life. Hope to find more time for it soon.

 

[Gianni Merryman]

I would like to purchase Bayonetta 2 and a Wii U - besides the Bayonetta bundle there are also MH3G, Pikmin 3, W101 and other games I'm very interested in -, too bad I'm a little skint at the moment.

yes, puzzle logic is at fault in some cases (just keep a guide handy if you don't want to be annoyed), and yes, a few of the lines don't make much of a sense (I'm guessing German jokes/idioms don't always translate well between the languages).

Oh, this part of your post is putting me off.