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[Hot Coldman]

Uncharted 3 is fine. It has a hard time making a lot of its shit seem believable (the part where Drake gets sold to pirates could have been cut out completely and the plot would probably be better for it, as good as that cruise ship level is), and the controls were definitely ass pre-patch, but it still has a lot of the solid banter, characterisation and set-piece design as Uncharted 2.

The pacing is fairly uneven- the game feels like it's supposed to have an episodic feel, especially when they do shit like their rather unsatisfying swapping in of Elena for Chloe and Cutter, but they don't really sell it enough- and the missions can feel sorta cheap sometimes (anything involving snipers, basically)... but for the most part, it's a real fun romp. It pushes all the buttons a good action game needs to push. When the rest of the industry seems to have problems catching up to Uncharted 2, having a game that you can call an imperfect successor is certainly welcome.

Also, no awful final boss.

 

[flatearthpandas]

Reviews seem a bit ridiculous so far. Gaming's Citizen Kane, really? That would be great, and it can certainly hype the hell out of people who want to believe, but... fucking really?

 

[Net_Wrecker]

Where does the hate come from? I honestly, and legitimately am baffled by how so many of you just despise UC3 for whatever reason.

"Despise?" No. Not every UC3 criticism post is hyperbole laced negativity. Shocking, but some of us actually had real issues with the game. I'll point you towards the Papercuts Handbook of Uncharted 3 Missteps as I've exhausted this topic, and that post is pretty much what my complaints boil down to. I also don't want to derail this thread any further.

Here's hoping Edge's "10" for The Last of Us is a Bayonetta, and Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 "10." They were right on the money with those.

 

[Punkster_NY]

Hey Guys.

Edge gave The Last of Us 10/10 'Epic'

I can't link to my story on here for some reason.

There is a screen though

holy shit. how many perfect scores has TLoU gotten so far? like 3 or 4?

 

[derExperte]

I played through the entire game before the patch and was never bothered in one time by the controls. And I still say that the U3's highs are higher than any in the series while its lows are probably the lowest. I'd still put it at least even with U2 just because of the highs like chapters 12-15.

That scene where he walks on the dunes was neat because I like dunes. Other than that I can't rememeber much, had to stop playing before the patch and even after I thought it played worse than U2 which I completed a few times. Zero motivation to touch U3 ever again. They also completely ruined (not only but she's the worst) Elena's face.

 

[Auto_aim1]

They also completely ruined (not only but she's the worst) Elena's face.

Completely agree. The visuals were a downgrade but I guess it's because they modified their engine to support 3D. Glad TLuS doesn't have that.

 

[amstradcpc]

holy shit. how many perfect scores does it have so far? like 3 or 4?

Is this real?. a 10 from Edge?.

 

[glaurung]

holy shit. how many perfect scores does it have so far? like 3 or 4?

They've given a bunch of 10s over the years.

I'd say the total is close to 10 games.

 

[Yoshichan]

10s all over the place... fuck me.

 

[amstradcpc]

They've given a bunch of 10s over the years.

I'd say the total is close to 10 games.

From previous pages:

Super Mario 64 Nintendo 64
Gran Turismo PlayStation
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo 64
Halo: Combat Evolved Xbox
Half-Life 2 Windows
Halo 3 Xbox 360
The Orange Box Windows, Xbox 360
Super Mario Galaxy Wii
Grand Theft Auto IV PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
LittleBigPlanet PlayStation 3
Bayonetta PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Wii
Rock Band 3 PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Wii

 

[alundra]

10 ? edge ? ps3 exclusive ? no way

 

[StuBurns]

Why do people keep saying Edge doesn't give PS3 games 10s, when it gave LBP one?

 

[GoldPunch]

10 point for PS3 exc from edge?

Holllyyyy

 

[delihuso]

I really think that this is gonna be a special game.

 

[codhand]

This is the Un Chien Andalou of gaming entertainment. The Greek Olympics of Video Games. The Si*stine Chapel of interactive media. The LL Cool J of player directed, computerized amusement. 11/10

 

[Andrew.]

This is the Un Chien Andolou of gaming entertainment. The Greek Olympics of Video Games. The Sixteenth Chapel of interactive media. The LL Cool J of player directed, computerized amusement. 11/10

I want to beliebe

 

[codhand]

I want to beliebe

i swear i had sis, and thought twice

 

[MrCookiepants]

"Epic" doesn't sound like and Edge word.

Seems legit enough though. Holy shit.

 

[Net_Wrecker]

i swear i had sis, and thought twice

1. "Sixteenth Chapel" was hilarious

2. Correcting it to "Sisteenth Chapel" was even better

3. Please change it back.

 

[codhand]

1. "Sixteenth Chapel" was hilarious

2. Correcting it to "Sisteenth Chapel" was even better

3. Please change it back.

im a (not so) stealth edit maniac

i didnt see anyone correcting my un chien andolous mistakes, step ya french up you italians

 

[Canis lupus]

10 ? edge ? ps3 exclusive ? no way

LBP got a 10/10

 

[RamzaIsCool]

This game is going to score high, no doubt about that. Hopefully we all act a bit better then the last time Naughty Dog released a game. People can have another opinion without having an ulterior motive. It's important that we hear those voices too and that they don't get squashed by the zeitgeist that is bound to happen.

That said, Naughty Dog will end this gen with a perfect record. 4 games scoring higher then 90 on metacritic. Wonder how many studio's can say the same thing.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

I'd laugh so hard if someone said this was the Andalusian Dog of video games.

I'm getting that Uncharted 3 feeling in here. The tears will be glorious, the self-satisfaction intolerable.

 

[Uno Venova]

Damn edge skyrocketed the backlash potential for this game. But things are sounding good.

 

[StiLt]

That said, Naughty Dog will end this gen with a perfect record. 4 games scoring higher then 90 on metacritic. Wonder how many studio's can say the same thing.

That would be a rather interesting topic actually. Might look into it a bit just for shits and giggles.

 

[Kydd BlaZe]

This game is going to score high, no doubt about that. Hopefully we all act a bit better then the last time Naughty Dog released a game. People can have another opinion without having an ulterior motive. It's important that we hear those voices too and that they don't get squashed by the zeitgeist that is bound to happen.

That said, Naughty Dog will end this gen with a perfect record. 4 games scoring higher then 90 on metacritic. Wonder how many studio's can say the same thing.

Pretty sure that Uncharted: Drakes Fortune scored just below a 90. Sitting at an 88% if I'm not mistaken. Not quite 4 games above 90, but close enough I suppose.

 

[Lagspike_exe]

Why do people keep saying Edge doesn't give PS3 games 10s, when it gave LBP one?

Because that was a British game.

 

[Jirotrom]

if this game snags the highest rated game of gen spot i'll buy a ps3 lol

 

[Terrible Majesty]

I'm looking forward to Polygon's score the most.

 

[StuBurns]

Because that was a British game.

I never understood that belief. Not that they don't favor British games, but that it must be some sort of bias, rather than British games have an advantage to speaking to British people.

Dear Esther to anyone who isn't English must be pale shadow of what it is here.

 

[Andrew.]

Out of curiousity, what game has the highest meta score this gen? Is it one of the Galaxies? Bioshock?

 

[SolidSnakex]

if this game snags the highest rated game of gen spot i'll buy a ps3 lol

It won't. It'd need to average a 99 to become the highest rated game. GTA4 holds that honor at the moment with an average score 98.

 

[RamzaIsCool]

Pretty sure that Uncharted: Drakes Fortune scored just below a 90. Sitting at an 88% if I'm not mistaken. Not quite 4 games above 90, but close enough I suppose.

Oh my bad, lets say on average above 90 then!

 

[Kydd BlaZe]

Out of curiousity, what game has the highest meta score this gen? Is it one of the Galaxies? Bioshock?

GTA IV, currently sitting at 98%

 

[Zia]

Oh my bad, lets say on average above 90 then!

I'd wager Valve, Rockstar and Bethesda, for studios that have released three or more games this gen. EAD puts out doozies but they also develop brain, dog and bun training games.

 

[RamzaIsCool]

GTA IV

Wasn't there something weird going on with reviewing that game? Reviewers had to go and finish that game at Rockstar's office or something. The same happened with MGS4, which imo was also rated to high.

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

I really think that this is gonna be a special game.

Fully agreed......I've got no doubt about it at this point.

 

[Fezan]

LBP got a 10/10

yup but that is from British developer but that does not count. they gave killzone 2 a 7

 

[JawzPause]

Wow, 10/10 from Edge?
Glad I pre-ordered now, can't wait! Next week is going to be fucking awesome for gamers.

 

[Zia]

yup but that is from British developer but that does not count. they gave killzone 2 a 7

That's, like, one more point than it deserved.

 

[StuBurns]

yup but that is from British developer but that does not count. they gave killzone 2 a 7

And that's beyond the realm of reasonable?

 

[Andrew.]

Fully agreed......I've got no doubt about it at this point.

Oprah gifs all around next week I can feel it =P

I finally got around to playing the demo on hard last night and I can safely say that the Runners do indeed only take two shots to the chest to put down, or one direct headshot. That final fight was some intense shit. I got to see some contextual kills too for the first time, like Joel ramming someones head into the wall and then kneeing their face off.

 

[Empty]

not that surprised if it is a 10/10, edge had naughty dog at number 5 on their best current developers just a few months ago.

 

[Lé Blade Runner]

Oprah gifs all around next week I can feel it =P

Haha.

 

[Man]

An Ending (Descent) by Brian Eno was playing while I discovered the Edge 10 score. #tastethehappy

 

[JAYSIMPLE]

Reviews seem a bit ridiculous so far. Gaming's Citizen Kane, really? That would be great, and it can certainly hype the hell out of people who want to believe, but... fucking really?

I hear you, WOuldn't be amazing if the game was that good tho. It is deffo possible. Any piece of art has the possability to be the next biggest/best thing.

It will be a treat for us all if it is that good. My fingers are crossed.

 

[Fezan]

That's, like, one more point than it deserved.

And that's beyond the realm of reasonable?

they gave my favorite fps this gen a 7. Yes i am still salty

Spoiler

don't care about the scores from any publication any more.

 

[Kydd BlaZe]

Wasn't there something weird going on with reviewing that game? Reviewers had to go and finish that game at Rockstar's office or something. The same happened with MGS4, which imo was also rated to high.

There was definitely something funky going on with the reviews for GTA IV. Not sure how the review process for the game was, though. It is without a doubt the most overrated game this generation, but I still had a blast with it.

 

[FtsH]

Seems we're going to have the game of the gaming history now...

 

[FACE]

we all know polygon is ms-pr and destructoid just clickbaits with reviews.....

A 10 out of 10 from EDGE is all the reviewing I need.

Those sensationalist retard sites like Destructoid and Lie-o-gon can score it at 3/10 for all I care.

I love how the mere thought of a negative review can drive people into a frenzy.

Edge:

List of games with a top 10/10 score

Title Platforms Year

Super Mario 64 Nintendo 64 1996
Gran Turismo PlayStation 1997
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo 64 1998
Halo: Combat Evolved Xbox 2001
Half-Life 2 Windows 2004
Halo 3 Xbox 360 2007
The Orange Box Windows, Xbox 360 2007
Super Mario Galaxy Wii 2007
Grand Theft Auto IV PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 2008
LittleBigPlanet PlayStation 3 2008
Bayonetta PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 2009
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Wii 2010
Rock Band 3 PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 2010
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Wii 2011
NEW ENTRY: The last of us Playstation 3 2013

Bolded are the games I think are terrible. This doesn't bode well.