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[Karak]

Was browsing Twitter to see if any reviewers were hinting at anything. Thought this sounded interesting

Ya in all honesty elsewhere the talk was far less positive but still noting some of the same things. I was actually pretty surprised when I checked the thread here. And a couple others I have talked to who are actually playing or review it have wildly different outcomes from one another lol

Spirited debate mode engaged

 

[HStallion]

I'm fine with divisive games reviews. I already have a general idea of what to expect now and it seems to be lining up with my expectations.

 

[gogojira]

Its ok. I test on all the systems and settings. Still some of the same issues the Pro has with FPS.

Cool, thanks. I'm not looking for anything unrealistic, I just want it in the ballpark of the Pro, heh. I'll get one eventually, just not before I play through TLG.

 

[Karak]

Cool, thanks. I'm not looking for anything unrealistic, I just want it in the ballpark of the Pro, heh. I'll get one eventually, just not before I play through TLG.

Ya its fine. Not great but eh workable.

 

[raven777]

what does spirited discussion mean?

 

[HStallion]

what does spirited discussion mean?

Its haunted.

 

[Jawbreaker]

what does spirited discussion mean?

Probably regarding Trico's AI. Maybe.

 

[gogojira]

Ya its fine. Not great but eh workable.

I guess I'm speaking too soon anyways. I do have every intention on picking it up, but your previous post makes me a bit less sure, haha. It'll be an interested day tomorrow! I've got a nice PS4 backlog so I guess if I'm too unsure of the purchase I can go in the complete opposite direction and pick up UC4.

 

[S1kkZ]

Probably regarding Trico's AI. Maybe.

if people had problems with tricos a.i. (and use it as a negative), i would question their ability to play videogames.

 

[More_Badass]

what does spirited discussion mean?

Probably regarding Trico's AI. Maybe.

"full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination"

Likely between the two camps who feel the AI is awesome because it's stubborn or whatnot and who feel it's frustrating

 

[Unknown?]

Was browsing Twitter to see if any reviewers were hinting at anything. Thought this sounded interesting

Sounds like BS to get people talking... :/ Like seriously? I don't believe that even if IGN gave it a 0.

 

[Jawbreaker]

if people had problems with tricos a.i. (and use it as a negative), i would question their ability to play videogames.

I know what you mean, but this (aside from controls, frame drops, and the camera) had me a little worried thinking about how others would react to it. I'm hopeful (and it's why I said the early negative previews lacked the context of the full game), but we'll see.

 

[Karak]

"full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination"

Likely between the two camps who feel the AI is awesome because it's stubborn or whatnot and who feel it's frustrating

FYI I have not heard a single person complaining about the AI since they were informed in the review notes. Though its not perfect regardless since it is of course AI, or the reviewer could just be unhappy about how the AI impacts the gameplay loop but again hadn't heard that.

Its been...other stuff

 

[More_Badass]

FYI I have not heard a single person complaining about the AI since they were informed in the review notes.
Its been...other stuff

Huh, interesting. Has any of that other stuff been brought up in the impressions, if you can say?

 

[PlayerOne]

FYI I have not heard a single person complaining about the AI since they were informed in the review notes.
Its been...other stuff

Please dont tell me e they are complaining about the puzzles being hard, or about how a boy does not move with agility and dexterity like Nathan Drake does.

 

[Karak]

Huh, interesting. Has any of that other stuff been brought up in the impressions?

Some.
A couple folks are members here so I am sure they will post if they chose to.

 

[raven777]

FYI I have not heard a single person complaining about the AI since they were informed in the review notes. Though its not perfect regardless since it is of course AI, or the reviewer could just be unhappy about how the AI impacts the gameplay loop but again hadn't heard that.

Its been...other stuff

interesting... curious what the other stuff is. So far it seems like the only negative I heard are techinical issues like frame rate and camera.

 

[Karak]

interesting... curious what the other stuff is. So far it seems like the only negative I heard are techinical issues like frame rate and camera.

You know how it is. Each to their own.

 

[Azzanadra]

I am surprised the story hasn't leaked for a game this anticipated, like MGSV's story was leaked what... 2 weeks before release?

 

[PlayerOne]

You know how it is. Each to their own.

I think subjectivity in games media and reviewers as a whole is overused, given how they all like the same things and dislike the same things.

It is like we have funneled down the taste everyone has. Every other review sounds similar to each other save for a couple out there, no?

 

[Karak]

I am surprised the story hasn't leaked for a game this anticipated, like MGSV's story was leaked what... 2 weeks before release?

It...has leaked. Or do you mean to like some major website.
There is posts with spoilers on various sites

 

[LastMinuteHero]

NVM

 

[More_Badass]

I think subjectivity in games media and reviewers as a whole is overused, given how they all like the same things and dislike the same things.

It is like we have funneled down the taste everyone has. Every other review sounds similar to each other save for a couple out there, no?

Good games tend to get good reviews. Even something as unorthodox as Her Story

 

[Karak]

Good games tend to get good reviews. Even something as unorthodox as Her Story

Which make no mistake...is a damned good game. Oxenfree as well

 

[meanspartan]

what does spirited discussion mean?

Its a euphemism for "this will be a 70 on Metacritic" lol.

 

[NateDrake]

Who's jacob siegal?

Writer for BGR.com.

Huh, interesting. Has any of that other stuff been brought up in the impressions, if you can say?

From what I've heard from folks I know prepping reviews, the spread in scores will be interesting and the conversation surrounding the game will be lively. TLG is a dated game in the modern era. It has its audience, and I'm glad the game finally released.

 

[hughesta]

Really hoping I wake up to good scores... I'm day one no matter what, but it'd be really nice to see.

 

[the_batman]

i hope the game is great and does well.

 

[Samanosuke Akechi]

Got my copy a couple hours ago at toys r us. Can't wait to play tomorrow!

 

[Ostinatto]

Got my copy a couple hours ago at toys r us. Can't wait to play tomorrow!

How can you sleep with the game in your hands?

 

[xxracerxx]

From what I've heard from folks I know prepping reviews, the spread in scores will be interesting and the conversation surrounding the game will be lively. TLG is a dated game in the modern era. It has its audience, and I'm glad the game finally released.

Sounds like ReCore.

 

[RBelong2Us]

Was it posted that The Guardian basically called it their game of 2016?

https://www.theguardian.com/technol...r-watch-dogs-2-dishonored-2-the-last-guardian

Small paragraph, nothing spoilery.

 

[Samanosuke Akechi]

How can you sleep with the game in your hands?

Lol I have work tomorrow and I know I'll get addicted and won't get any sleep. But tomorrow oh boy it is on!

 

[TimeEffect]

Writer for BGR.com.


From what I've heard from folks I know prepping reviews, the spread in scores will be interesting and the conversation surrounding the game will be lively. TLG is a dated game in the modern era. It has its audience, and I'm glad the game finally released.

Unfortunate. Guessing it will really get 7s and low 8s for this, but The debates are going to be...lively


Some people are going to hammer on about tlg not modernizing itself, some will undermine its importance in comparison to the gameplay

Tomorrow will be fun

 

[LastMinuteHero]

Was it posted that The Guardian basically called it their game of 2016?

https://www.theguardian.com/technol...r-watch-dogs-2-dishonored-2-the-last-guardian

Small paragraph, nothing spoilery.

Yeah it's been posted a couple of times. Hopefully this translates into the reviews later

 

[RBelong2Us]

Unfortunate. Guessing it will really get 7s and low 8s for this, but The debates are going to be...lively


Some people are going to hammer on about tlg not modernizing itself, some will undermine its importance in comparison to the gameplay

Tomorrow will be fun

Eh sounds more like it can get anything from 6s to 10s ...

 

[Square Triangle]

My CE just shipped from Amazon. It's realllll

 

[Adryuu]

It worked fine for me.

I thought that puzzle itself was super cool.

It was awesome especially the second time around. That kind of solution you think no it cannot be just that, but then it is.

Now I've seen that and another puzzle which are truly great implementations of the game physics and, while very simple and easy to figure out, very clever and satisfying.

 

[thekiddfran]

I can feel it, this game is going to get demolished by reviewers which sucks because I want Sony to keep making these types of games.

 

[travisbickle]

Writer for BGR.com.


From what I've heard from folks I know prepping reviews, the spread in scores will be interesting and the conversation surrounding the game will be lively. TLG is a dated game in the modern era. It has its audience, and I'm glad the game finally released.

So it's a quality game in the current tide of trash.

 

[meanspartan]

I can feel it, this game is going to get demolished by reviewers which sucks because I want Sony to keep making these types of games.

Im gettin that vibe too.

When I hear about what a "great discussion" it will cause, uh oh.

 

[dark10x]

Sounds like ReCore.

I suspect it won't have the drawbacks of ReCore.

ReCore has an amazing base game and is quite compelling but some of the design decisions made to extend the length of the game ultimately kind of ruin it. Still an interesting title but they made some bad choices.

 

[TheRatedD]

This will stick with me forever.

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

This will stick with me forever.

I don't need any other review.

 

[Peterthumpa]

I wonder what reviewers will complain about. Lack of objective markers? No hint system? No multiplayer? Length vs number of years in development?

I'm ready for some laughs tomorrow. Going to bed.

 

[Shancake]

I wonder what reviewers will complain about. Lack of objective markers? No hint system? No multiplayer? Length vs number of years in development?

I'm ready for some laughs tomorrow. Going to bed.

To be honest these comments make me laugh because you clearly have NO idea about the game. At least half of these things are incorrect.

 

[Peterthumpa]

To be honest these comments make me laugh because you clearly have NO idea about the game. At least half of these things are incorrect.

LOL, I was joking.

 

[thekiddfran]

Im gettin that vibe too.

When I hear about what a "great discussion" it will cause, uh oh.

Yeah what will there be a great discussion about I wonder?

I am guessing it will be about Art V technical and which is more important

 

[Adryuu]

I think reviews will be largely subjective and varied. I can see people getting bored as I said, but to me and despite the tech aspects it's a game that has made me smile a lot both by Trico (and the boy, too, loving the boy), and by some puzzle solutions which were too simple but cute (maybe not that simple to everyone but I think the game is easy overall, though I'm stuck since last night lol).

Also I'm a dog owner and last night right after playing I took him out for a walk and recognized Trico in him, in a way of moving and looking at me. That's weird! Fucking weird. I got the urge to shout-call him Tooricoooooo!

Obviously not everyone will see that and some reviewers will just notice the simpler, emptier, linear, non collectible filled, devoid of combos side of it, being a full price game. Some will even call it dull.

I'm ok with that because I mostly wipe my ass with reviews, specially with numbers. But actually reading commentary will be interesting. And better than that, the OT with lots of people playing.

 

[MrHoot]

I think reviews will be largely subjective and varied. I can see people getting bored as I said, but to me and despite the tech aspects it's a game that has made me smile a lot both by Trico (and the boy, too, loving the boy), and by some puzzle solutions which were too simple but cute (maybe not that simple to everyone but I think the game is easy overall, though I'm stuck since last night lol).

Also I'm a dog owner and last night right after playing I took him out for a walk and recognized Trico in him, in a way of moving and looking at me. That's weird! Fucking weird. I got the urge to shout-call him Tooricoooooo!

Obviously not everyone will see that and some reviewers will just notice the simpler, emptier, linear, non collectible filled, devoid of combos side of it, being a full price game. Some will even call it dull.

I'm ok with that because I mostly wipe my ass with reviews, specially with numbers. But actually reading commentary will be interesting. And better than that, the OT with lots of people playing.

Honestly would still be a bit mad if the crux of the "divisiness" comes from game being boring/not endearing because come the fuck on. The major sourings points I could see are technical aspects, or controls. But if the "other stuff" is "Why isn't this more "fun" " then I dunno.