Dion Blaster
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I loved the shit storm he caused when he gave Kirby Returns a 10. I'm glad he just reviews games based on how much he enjoyed them.
The Last of Us - Review Thread [Emargo up, scores in OP.]
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http://www.gamespot.com/the-last-of-us/reviews/the-last-of-us-review-6409197/?page=2
>4231 comments
Oh my.
>4231 comments
Oh my.
DeadRockstar
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Sterling and Sessler did a good job. I'm definitely more interested to see what I think of this game than before. Might end up grabbing it sooner rather than later.
I watched the stream and read the reviews. Is my description inaccurate?
Mama Robotnik captures the idiocy of apex fanboys for history to enjoy.
Dion Blaster
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If you use that logic the GotG is GTA IV or Mario Galaxy. And almost no one has played the game for the community to properly judge it as a whole.
well, I can't speak for anyone elsebut the whole idea that game reviewing is a checklist and that the games that have the fewest "issues" should be rewarded... that's exactly what I can't stand about reviewing. I've had so much more fun with incredibly flawed experiences than soulless, flat "zero-issue" games. Granted, there are those that are both incredibly polished and inventive, fun, etc. (Portal comes to mind), but those are a rarity and I just find this obsession with polish to be so tired and counterproductive.
I'm not saying it's acceptable to release broken games (though I am a staunch defender of anything and everything Obsidian), but I just want a more holistic approach to criticism.
semiconscious
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seriously: why the fuck would anyone in their right mind who is looking forward to playing this themselves in another, what, 9-10 days, spoiler that experience by watching someone else playing it?...
ot: once every year or so, the gaming media & i see eye to eye on something. & i'm pretty certain that this's gonna be one of those
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mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
WOW! So it's okay to listen to right?
My favorite part is the Xbox One logo on the type left. Its not even a rotating ad.
lol.
Resident Evil 4 is the Godfather II of gaming.
Hale-XF11
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Ah well, it's probably for the best. I can forget about the game until release day and then go pick it up.
Its all about managing expectations, when they get away from you. you're going to be disappointed. Arkham City was a good example.
I just know there will be a few gaffers here that are hoping/expecting TLOU to handle combat in some meaningful or profound way, because thats whats been discussed in the previous previews. I'm telling anyone now to not be surprised if this game has a few more gunfights/ enemy encounters than you would prefer, and don't be surprised if a lot of them don't really buck convention. I would almost guarantee some wave combat where there are mooks everywhere, and you have to kill them to advance. It is a tired cliche but its not going to ruin the experience for me.
Any time you can go into a game with minimal hopes and expectations, the better.
Syphon Filter
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Dam could it be that good. When is the public demo?
Storm Chamber
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Also quite possibly one of the most hacked, at least the PS3 version was. True story, saw a guy spawn crates, build a fort with said crates, and then proceed to shoot out of a small opening he made. Also saw UAVs flying around being controlled by players shooting missles at everyone as well as some sort of disco mode thing that turn the level into flashing colors and low gravity so everyone floating through the air.
No public demo.
TrojanBlade
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Congrats to ND...hope the game sells well too, Sony and ND deserve it.
too bad I can't play it till July
too bad I can't play it till July
revolverjgw
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Holy shit
After reading the Polygon review I find it hard to believe that so many other reviewers are finding the game to be "perfect". I'm not saying the much lower 7.5 is justified, but somebody actually pointing out the flaws make it feel like this mass of 10/10 and 5/5 games are just as unjustifiable.
Still, seems like it'll be great and as I have already planned on doing, I will be buying it at some point.
Still, seems like it'll be great and as I have already planned on doing, I will be buying it at some point.
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
I almost always ignore game reviews. I usually see no need for them. Every high profile game gets a 9 or better pretty much everywhere anyway, so what's the point? But it's times like this where I remember just why game reviews are important to our industry. For you see, the fanboy rage that reviews like TLOU Gamespot review causes makes it all worthwhile. Oh the comments section is hilarious. This is why game reviews exist. Sure they're pretty much worthless most of the time, but every now and then the fanboy rageis just priceless. I could read and laugh at that comments section for hours.
King Tubby
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Man, it must've cost a lot of money to buy all of these reviews...
*sees Polygon score*
Welp nevermind.
*sees Polygon score*
Welp nevermind.
Because he isin't claiming it, hes asking the question if it is.
I wouldn't expect someone like you to know that, since you already think it isin't the game of the generation without playing it. And I've seen way too much bias in your posts to know that you are nothing less than a troll whos here just to stir up shit.
Why are you even here if you are just here to debunk hype?
MrSilentGuy
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Nice to see that TLoU receives such huge praise from the critics, ND deserves it. This game is much better than Uncharted. I can assure you guys, you won't be disappointed I tested localised content of TLoU and Uncharted 3, so I have some perspective 
I tested localised content of TLoU and Uncharted 3, so I have some perspective dem jags :|
Very few all things considered. On the big screen I expect it to look very clean overall. The demo certainly was.
Ohh so it's something personal.
Sorry, I don't bother with this kind of drama.
Keep going.
Many reviewers who gave 10/10 pointed out the flaws but they didnt think they are not that big ? Some flaws mentioned by polygon werent noticed by others ? or maybe just different opinions ?
What makes you think that the polygon review is entirely right ?
Malaccans101
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I just love that a site that actually cares to point out the flaws in a game gets ass-kicked all over the internet. Until you've actually played the game yourself, how about you hold on to all that vitriolic hate.
Dion Blaster
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Dude he's asking on the basis of reviews, and and on that basis it is absurd to claim it's safely game of the gen when there are higher scored games. And the average will only go down when there are more reviews, as happens with every game.
revolverjgw
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Then screens like the ones above us remind me why I needed a new console LAST year
I hope this gets a PS4 port, it would totally be worth double dipping
Other sites also point out the flaws.. but they still give it a 10/10.
graywolf323
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This image is a perfect representation of why it's hard to take game reviews seriously.
None of these games are worthy of near perfect ratings, I wouldn't even give any of them a 9, they all have issues that should stop them from getting perfect scores.
that's where you lost me, you honestly believe NONE of those titles even deserve a 9?
I can understand the argument nothing should ever score a 10/10 but what the heck do you think deserves a 9 if you believe none of the ones listed do
Steve McQueen
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Nice
Thinking about the Ellie or Joel edition too. Wonder if it's worth it tbh. Animal Crossing releases on the same day and I'm gonna get that too.
Other sites have pointed as well ? Majority just have a different opinion Again i never get the idea why people dismiss all reviews for one reviews and also 10/10 doesnt mean game is perfect and flaws pointed by polygon might not be for others ?
Dion Blaster
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only games from the 16-bit era obviously
TrojanBlade
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Somehow it does not look as impressive as UC2 or UC3 used to look ... as you said maybe due to the matureness of this gen its getting harder to get impressed. I can't believe people said "we don't need next gen yet". Looking at the PS4 games, I said we need it right now. Imagine how much more ND could have done with this game on the PS4. I hope they do a PS4 version for this game.
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