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[jschreier]

just another day arguing over arbitrary numbers on the internet

 

[BY2K]

Oh wow, Polygon.

And to compare, they gave Remember Me 8.

 

[1st Course]

IBTimesUK Technology

Not sure if they are on Meta but 10/10

 

[WolfForager]

Getting a bunch of 10s doesn't mean anything. Uncharted 2 got great scores without being a good game. All you need is the right balance of exclusivity and pre-release hype, while attempting to be "deep" with a tacked on story that doesn't suit your gameplay. Bioshock did it just a few months ago. If you have the right budget it's pretty easy to get the press to cum all over your games.

Stopped reading there.

 

[nib95]

I don't get it. Does he think naughty dog is Japanese? Warui dogs

Don't say anything Y2Kev, FACE will put you on his "wall"! Lol.

 

[Alienous]

Not really. It's disappointing sure but the other elements of the game should still hold it above a fucking "average" score. That review is pure click bait.

And we shall rally together to ignore it, then.

 

[DatDude]

Gamespot 8.0

Well fuck them to in that case.

Always knew they were Microsoft loyalists. No surprise there.

 

[Hypereides]

Judging by the accumulated scores thus far its safe to say this game is a monster.

 

[Dragon]

Self-fulfilling prophecy.

Should I do a new wall or would that be too "antagonistic and petty" ?

If you do one, be sure to make sure you're not getting people that are being sarcastic. That's the problem with quoting out of context.

Well fuck them to in that case.

Always knew they were Microsoft loyalists. No surprise there.

Say what?

 

[cheezcake]

Why is the first post not showing the non-perfect scores?

 

[Vol5]

Eurogamer's review is superb.

Bravo.

 

[traveler]

Very surprised at all the positive reaction, especially the Edge and Eurogamer reviews. I don't think I've ever really liked a Naughty Dog game and I consider the Uncharted series especially overrated. That said, the fact that there is substantial praise for the gameplay of TLoU interspersed amongst the meaningless story praise is making me take attention, where I would have just written off this title getting undue accolades from the overzealous press again had it been the usual Citizen Kane bs. I think I'll actually give it a shot now.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

What is an "Emargo"?

 

[Sorcerer Supreme]

Adam Sessler said it's a 17+ hour game. I can't wait to play it next week.

 

[Appollowexx]

Damn - IGN saying the game took 17hrs to beat!

 

[Pranay]

Now I can't care any less about review scores BUT with that 7.5 amidst the higher scores, is there an ulterior motives here? I see people claiming being sponsored by MS/Xbox so is there reason to call bullshit? I mean, can't Naughty Dog investigate, are there laws being broke or is this standard practice?

Like I said, I don't care. I'm all over it. But the claims here make me think something more "dirty" is at play.

People should play the game and then they are free to disect the review anyways ^^

 

[Mik_Pad]

just another day arguing over arbitrary numbers on the internet

To be fair most people here won't even read reviews because of spoilers.

 

[Chuck Norris]

Is it just me or is Tom McShea a massive click baiter? Skyward Sword 7.5, inFamous 2 7.5 are some of his other reviews that come to mind

 

[keit4]

Well fuck them to in that case.

Always knew they were Microsoft loyalists. No surprise there.

lol

Please tell me that you are joking...

 

[ElementalMage]

just another day arguing over arbitrary numbers on the internet

Kotaku's lack of scores I agree is better

 

[Broder Salsa]

Getting a bunch of 10s doesn't mean anything. Uncharted 2 got great scores without being a good game.

Yeah... No. Uncharted 2 is possibly my favorite game of the gen and I think it's a great game. You're shaming the name of Dale Cooper.

 

[Loudninja]

Why is the first post not showing the non-perfect scores?

Because reviews are coming in really fast?

You cant get to all them in a timely matter

 

[Zeth]

Wow at those scores in the OP. This generations Half Life 2?

More like, this month's Bioshock Infinite

 

[DJ88]

Now I can't care any less about review scores BUT with that 7.5 amidst the higher scores, is there an ulterior motives here? I see people claiming being sponsored by MS/Xbox so is there reason to call bullshit? I mean, can't Naughty Dog investigate, are there laws being broke or is this standard practice?

Like I said, I don't care. I'm all over it. But the claims here make me think something more "dirty" is at play.

Uh, no. Just an opinion like every review.

 

[GoddyofAus]

Let the Gamespot hate begin. Where is Gerstmann when you need him.

 

[TheLegendOfMart]

Ooo you scored it less than perfect, how edgy. Morons.

 

[Uno Venova]

Is it just me or is Tom McShea a massive click baiter? Skyward Sword 7.5, inFamous 2 7.5 are some of his other reviews that come to mind

I didn't play SS but I would give Infamous 2 the same score.

lol

Please tell me that you are joking...

I think he is, same dude that said MS will die and Sony will rise like a Phoenix.

 

[nib95]

So do we have a list of the top reviews? I need to slowly read through each.

So far the great one's (read or viewing wise)

- Sesslers video review
- Eurogamer
- GiantBomb
- Edge


?

 

[DatDude]

Oh wow, Polygon.

And to compare, they gave Remember Me 8.

This is the shit that pisses me off the most. Again, it's not about the opinion.

The person who reviewed the game can think whatever he wants to think.

IT"S THE SCORE ATTACHED. They knew it would stir controversy among the sony fanboys, and generate hits on N4G and other sites and they'll fucking get it.

 

[Q8D3vil]

Nice score, now i will definitely borrow it from my friend after he finish it.

 

[Arksy]

just another day arguing over arbitrary numbers on the internet

Arguing would be putting it likely.

 

[Riposte]

I just got here, someone started the wall of shame right?

 

[MikeJAMoran]

Holy shit, I never expected scores this high... from the likes of Destructoid, Edge and Eurogamer, too?

 

[thefro]

http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2013/06/the-last-of-us-review/

Positive review, but Kohler also mentions a lot of the criticisms Polygon had with the game.

 

[Moonlight]

96 on Metacritic.

And for now, my prediction has been vindicated.

I expect this number to fluctuate a few points and back from this point onwards, but for this moment, I declare myself a victor.

 

[Boogalogist]

What is an "Emargo"?

We're wayyyyy past that.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

96 on Metacritic.

That means nothing yet, UC2 sits on 96 with 105 critics!

 

[Trevelyon]

If you do one, be sure to make sure you're not getting people that are being sarcastic. That's the problem with quoting out of context.

Also, if you must try stick to NeoGAF ire and not co-opt a bunch of twitter stuff in to it.

 

[PBY]

Now I can't care any less about review scores BUT with that 7.5 amidst the higher scores, is there an ulterior motives here? I see people claiming being sponsored by MS/Xbox so is there reason to call bullshit? I mean, can't Naughty Dog investigate, are there laws being broke or is this standard practice?

Like I said, I don't care. I'm all over it. But the claims here make me think something more "dirty" is at play.

Sounds like you do care lol

 

[8byte]

I'm surprised no one is bringing up Polygon being funded (or something) by Microsoft. Seems par for the course. Maybe the metldowns aren't big enough yet.

Edit: Oops, nope, there they go, I just missed them.

 

[Kandinsky]

Holy shit, best rated game of the generation or ever?

 

[Barry Burton]

Polygon: 7.5

http://www.polygon.com/game/the-last-of-us/3040

I think I'm gonna die from the shock of that surprise!

 

[uncharted86]

Metacritic updated with more reviews

96 (15 reviews)

 

[Thomper]

Now I can't care any less about review scores BUT with that 7.5 amidst the higher scores, is there an ulterior motives here? I see people claiming being sponsored by MS/Xbox so is there reason to call bullshit? I mean, can't Naughty Dog investigate, are there laws being broke or is this standard practice?

Like I said, I don't care. I'm all over it. But the claims here make me think something more "dirty" is at play.

Why would Microsoft give money to a single site so they would score the game 'above average' instead of 'near-perfect'? Stop it, guys. Conspiracy theories are ridiculous and incredibly ignorant. Phil Kollar didn't like the game as much as some other people did. Fine. That's entirely possible. You disagree? That's reasonable, too.

But inventing crazy conspiracy theories: you're making an incredible fool of yourself.

 

[GlamFM]

So mixed reviews I see....

Spoiler

 

[Ravage]

Since my review will be posted in a non-gaming magazine later this month, I though I'd post some breif opinions of my own here.

1. This really feels like this generation's Resident Evil 4.
2. Possibly the best intro in any game I've ever played.
3. The E3 demo was a fairly accurate representation of how the game plays.
4. If you turn off listening mode from the start, the game hardly even mentions it exists. Never felt like I needed it; just turn the volume up and you'll be fine.
5. This is a long game. Took me

Spoiler

13

hours to beat.
6. Story is good, pacing is great and voice-acting is amazing.

This is coming from someone who adored Uncharted 2, but was dissapointed in Uncharted 3.

Much appreciated.

 

[Truant]

I am surprised Giant Bomb gave it 5/5

I thought those guys were pro MS

Are you 12?

 

[STILLethal]

IGN 10...not a surprise

 

[Czigga]

gamespot 8.0

http://m.gamespot.com/the-last-of-us/reviews/the-last-of-us-review-6409197/?tag=Topslot;Slot1/

 

[Chabbs0]

I am surprised Giant Bomb gave it 5/5

I thought those guys were pro MS

Not sure if trolling.