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[wenis]

I expect nothing less than the most terrifying review thread in the history of this forum.

Brace yourselves.

heh, can't ever be worse than Twilight Princess.

 

[Asd202]

I don't know what to expect but I get the feeling a lot of people are sleeping on this game I think it can get a high MC even above 90.

 

[galvenize]

I predict it will confortably sit above 85 mostly due to the amazing experience the game brings as a whole.

 

[Syntsui]

I predict a low 70s/high 60s. Pretty decent.

 

[A-V-B]

If the Last Guardian waited another 10 years to be released, it'd be heralded as a retro-style masterpiece. As it stands, it's probably in that "between place" where it's not new enough and not old enough for critics.

Will still be fairly good though.

 

[Grim-Reality]

89-93

Believe

 

[tiebreaker]

Shopto have a cool slip on cover and mini OST for £39.85

I was thinking of ordering there too, but UK get a later release date than EU. And there is also shipping time. I can't wait that long.

 

[Skii]

I'm expecting 65-70. This game just can't survive under the weight of expectation and hype surrounding it.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Shopto have a cool slip on cover and mini OST for £39.85

>_> I'm in NA
why dont we have that here ;_;

 

[CMojicaAce]

Solid 80

 

[Wishmaster92]

90+ I will finally be able to play this game!

 

[Jonneh3003]

>_> I'm in NA
why dont we have that here ;_;

The steelbox looks cool too

This is releasing worldwide right?

 

[spookyfish]

Let the bingo starts:

"TOO SHORT"

"CONTROLS LIKE SHIT"

"TRICO'S AI DONT RESPOND ME"

"PS2 GRAPHICS"

Vote!

All of the above.

And I'll love it anyway. No other game's trailers have affected me like this one. I'm unable to be unbiased.

 

[Servbot24]

The more time a game is in development, the better it will be. That's just physics.

 

[illmatic22]

Think it's gonna get slaughtered but I'll get it anyway.

 

[Endo Punk]

100s of games inspired from 8/16bit era. Great scores. TLG inspired by PS2 era, the greatest era of gaming ever. Will review badly....

You naysayers are gonna eat crow!!!!

 

[A-V-B]

100s of games inspired from 8/16bit era. Great scores. TLG inspired by PS2 era, the greatest era of gaming ever. Will review badly....

Like I said, it's not old enough for its own aesthetic to become a retro experience. It's still "outdated."

Look at the nostalgia-centered games coming out today. They harken back to PS1/N64 days. Need one more generation, and then we can see PS2/XB/GC games that way.

 

[Sorcerer Supreme]

pre-ordered the best version right here

 

[cyber_ninja]

Now you got me rooting against you. Ico was my favourite of the previous games and really hope ico bears more resemblance to the game.

I've prefered the atmosphere and pacing in Shadow of Colossus. Ico was poorly paced and some of the puzzles weren't fun at all imo. I've never said that ICO was a bad game, i still love this game just not as much as i love the Shadow of Colossus.

 

[Ricky_R]

Not much faith in this one to score well tbh.

 

[Sakujou]

70-80

i hope this game transports a good message through non-words-pics.

 

[MrHoot]

I love team Ico and I have been waiting for this game a while but I'm guessing like its predecessors, it's not gonna score super well with the average consumer. Probably between 70-80 at best ?

 

[Endo Punk]

Like I said, it's not old enough for its own aesthetic to become a retro experience. It's still "outdated."

Look at the nostalgia-centered games coming out today. They harken back to PS1/N64 days. Need one more generation, and then we can see PS2/XB/GC games that way.

The game has an art style, by its very definition it's not going to appear outdated the least.

 

[A-V-B]

The game has an art style, by its very definition it's not going to appear outdated the least.

Guess we'll see what the reviews say about it.

 

[Shambalakan]

I predict lots of 6s and 7s for technical aspects and "it's a PS3 game" and "it's only 8 hours and doesn't have replay value", lots of 8s and a few 9s and maybe two 10s!
But I hope it'll get amazing scores.

 

[Panda Rin]

emotions over gameplay

low 80s

 

[More_Badass]

The more time a game is in development, the better it will be. That's just physics.

I know you jest, but this isn't exactly the usual development hell situation. This is more like Inside or The Witness, where the developers have a singular vision from day one and have spent years refining it. Watch the leaked Project Trico prototype footage from 2009 and you'll see similar or exact same moments present in recent gameplay

 

[gadwn]

Everything over 70 on MC will feel like a win here. I have absolutely no faith in the coming reviews.

 

[silva1991]

The steelbox looks cool too

This is releasing worldwide right?

I need this.

 

[jack_package_200]

75-85 on metacritic

Day 1 for me

 

[Bits N Pieces]

Think it will go for about 79 on Meta

Fans of the developer will love it no matter the scores anyway - even if it goes below 50 (which it won't).

Enjoy it folks.

 

[GodlyTwins]

88.

Can't wait! Thankfully, FFXV will help with the time.

 

[Mr. Hyde]

I know you jest, but this isn't exactly the usual development hell situation. This is more like Inside or The Witness, where the developers have a singular vision from day one and have spent years refining it. Watch the leaked Project Trico prototype footage from 2009 and you'll see similar or exact same moments present in recent gameplay

This is how I see it as well. The game has never experienced an identity crisis. It's essentially the same game just obsessively refined. We will see how that turns out in a few days.

 

[nowhoney]

I think 85-75 -- realistically it'll be in the 70s I think.

 

[Bronetta]

I find everyones lack of faith disturbing.

94 metacritic. TLG transcends the medium to stand the test of time and will be compared to the all tine greats: Van Gogh, Shakespeare, Mozart, Chris Nolan. Proves once and for all that video games arent just art but something more.

Instead of games trying to be movies (hello Naughty Dog and Kojima), Movies and books will now try to be like TLG. People will write thousand page essays on the complex relationship between the boy and Trico. Researchers and professionals pursuing PhDs and doctorates will research TLG. The world will become a better place as people are inspired to be better and moved by the selfless story of a boy and his catbirddog.

 

[HStallion]

I find everyones lack of faith disturbing.

94 metacritic. TLG transcends the medium to stand the test of time and will be compared to the all tine greats: Van Gogh, Shakespeare, Mozart, Chris Nolan. Proves once and for all that video games arent just art but something more.

Instead of games trying to be movies (hello Naughty Dog and Kojima), Movies and books will now try to be like TLG. People will write thousand page essays on the complex relationship between the boy ans Trico. Researchers and professionals pursuing PhDs and doctorates will research TLG. The world will become a better place as people are inspired to be better and moved by the selfless story of a boy and his catbirddog.

You joke but SotC and Ico both have huge influences in the games world and beyond and many people state either being inspired by them or even getting into the industry because of Team Ico's game, namely Hidetaka Miyazaki of Soulsbourne fame.

 

[Backfoggen]

Unlimited Metacritic.

 

[Trevelyon]

Game is out in the wild. stay safe blackout-gaf.

 

[More_Badass]

You joke but SotC and Ico both have huge influences in the games world and beyond and many people state either being inspired by them or even getting into the industry because of Team Ico's game, namely Hidetaka Miyazaki of Soulsbourne fame.

Halo and The Last of Us were inspired by Ico as well

 

[Begaria]

Oh shit.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

fuuu where is it? looks like a legit retailer too. lol

 

[Acquiescence]

Game is out in the wild. stay safe blackout-gaf.

Bit early to be selling that game on shelves isn't it?!

 

[Loris146]

Game is out in the wild. stay safe blackout-gaf.

Holy shit.

 

[Begaria]

Bit early to be selling that game on shelves isn't it?!

A week out from release? Nah, well within parameters. I thought it was weird FFXV was out in some places 2-3 weeks before release.

 

[HStallion]

Game is out in the wild. stay safe blackout-gaf.

Time to bail out on TLG threads it seems.

 

[xxracerxx]

My order has already been placed...super excited to finally play this game.

 

[purseowner]

WHAT.

Better get my ending prediction out there now then:

Spoiler

You as the young boy will be forced to kill Trico.

 

[UrbanRats]

I expect nothing less than the most terrifying review thread in the history of this forum.

Brace yourselves.

FFXV's is going well enough, considering the emotional stakes...

 

[robotrock]

By next week I will have copies of Final Fantasy XV, Persona 5, and the Last Guardian on my shelf

 

[Servbot24]

I know you jest, but this isn't exactly the usual development hell situation. This is more like Inside or The Witness, where the developers have a singular vision from day one and have spent years refining it. Watch the leaked Project Trico prototype footage from 2009 and you'll see similar or exact same moments present in recent gameplay

Oh, I have complete faith in the game personally. But I have a suspicion part of the reception will include people saying "10 years and it isn't an industry-defining all-time classic masterpiece? What a waste!"