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[Goldenmoney]

Well, now I know why Zelda is the only big switch launch title. Nintendo knew it was all they needed!

 

[Nazgul_Hunter]

Am I the only one who's not gushing because of the scores some previous Zelda games have received?. Skyward Sword has a 93, Twilight Princess has a 97 and PH has over 90

I"ve been playing it for about 10-11 hours so far and it's qualitatively different than either of those games.

This game plays like what you remember OOT feeling like as a kid.

Disappointing to hear, especially considering its emphasis in the last trailer, though not totally surprising. Zelda games rarely have great stories.

The story is the most Zelda thing about this game IMO. However Majora's Mask has always been my favorite Zelda game because the world and the characters felt so alive; and I think this game will surpass that.

 

[stenbumling]

I will not fall for the hype. I refuse.

 

[Griss]

Well, now I know why Zelda is the only big switch launch title. Nintendo knew it was all they needed!

That was clearly their strategy from the moment they revealed the game to rapturous praise. They knew exactly what they had on their hands.

I think it is a shame, that Nintendo is just providing the Switch-Version....

I bet the Wii U version will be identical.

I deeply hope it's not identical... I played the Wii U version and it ran like shit, which was a real shame. Hoping to get a Switch in 10 days time and pick the game up there for better performance. I guess Digital Foundry will tell the tale.

 

[H4r4kiri]

Can you honestly blame them from a business point of view? They are trying to get the Switch exposed as much as possible.

Not from a business Point of View. Totally understandable. From a human/moral Point of View sill shady.

But I have to criticize the Reviews for hyping up the Game as Switch Game or making it look that the Switch is worth for that Game. Because If the Wii U's version is almost identical, the Switch is not necessary for that game.

 

[LotusHD]

Well, now I know why Zelda is the only big switch launch title. Nintendo knew it was all they needed!

Game will carry the fuck out of the Switch lol

 

[Lights and Waves]

And OOT has been supplanted folks! Remember where you were on this day. The next 24 hours will be very very hard.

NOT SO FAST.

Ocarina of Time cannot be surpassed. This is impossible. You just can't. If Ocarina is the Father, BotW is The Son, and LttP is the Holy Spirit.

 

[Spirited]

So are we expecting the review to change anything when the probable ~30 more reviews get on metacritic

If it ends up at 99 it'll be crazy.

 

[lmcontaldi]

Dualshockers

Spoiler

10/10

Hey all, Lou Contaldi (Reviews Editor at DualShockers) -- I was the reviewer, not Giuseppe! Wasn't even aware there was so much controversy about our forthcoming review until I spotted this thread. ¯\_(&#12484_/¯

Let me know if you have any questions on the review.

 

[CharminUltra]

I am so happy, Gaf.

HOLD ME

 

[FullMetalx117]

If there is a game that can single handedly carry a console, this is it.

 

[Northeastmonk]

I"ve been playing it for about 10-11 hours so far and it's qualitatively different than either of those games.

This game plays like what you remember OOT feeling like as a kid.

That feeling of discovery and adventure is back again? I remember playing OOT at a Target kiosk before it came out. I felt like I could have stayed there for hours on end finding new areas to go to.

 

[Futureman]

This is pretty crazy. The way it's reviewing, it sounds like it could possibly be the greatest Nintendo game ever made. Switch coming in with a bang.

 

[Tuck]

True. My only concern is that there might come some attention seeking reviews that dare to give it an 8 or worse, just to get the traffic, this almost always happens. Still it will most likely end at an 97 score at least, even with some hate reviews -and that in a time where an Uncharted 4 only got a 93 and with this having had the highest score of the whole generation... 'till now.

Lol, even when a game gets great reviews, review threads drag the crazies out of their hiding holes.

 

[Smellycat]

any other new reviews?

 

[big fake]

Guys NieR reviews aren't out yet, it can surely eclipse the 98 meta.... L. Poor Taro and Co. game will be overshadowed and sadly underscored because reviewers being reviewers.

Didn't we predict Odyssey to be 96, how is that gonna do I wonder.

 

[TheDinoman]

So are we expecting the review to change anything when the probable ~30 more reviews get on metacritic

If it ends up at 99 it'll be crazy.

I sincerely doubt it will drop below 95. Hell, I'm honestly thinking it won't drop below 97.

 

[SuperSah]

The last 50 seconds of the Gamespot video review.


THE MUSIC

 

[Bsigg12]

I fucking can't wait

 

[ReitStuff]

We back on top boys!!!!

 

[andymcc]

Why are you all saying that Horizon will suffer the most when the biggest victim is obviously NieR.

Poor Nier.

Spoiler

waiting for that SE half price in two months

 

[Chaos17]

NOT SO FAST.



Ocarina of Time cannot be surpassed. This is impossible. You just can't. If Ocarina is the Father, BotW is The Son, and LttP is the Holy Spirit.

Lmao XD

 

[Recreat3]

To the guy who posted his neat switch and games photo. Here is mine..the aftermath

https://imgur.com/gallery/iCmip

https://imgur.com/a/n4Aeb

Sorry dont know how to embed images. Wouldnt let me through imgur

Edit: dont mind my dirty coffee table cover. Needs to be replaced haha

 

[HStallion]

Awesome reviews but I expected as much. I won't be playing the game any time soon but at least I know it should be really good when I do eventually get to it down the road.

 

[heringer]

If it drops to 97 I'm not buying it.

 

[Zasa]

Looks like my Switch purchase can't wait until the Holidays then. Damn.

 

[Askherserenity]

I"ve been playing it for about 10-11 hours so far and it's qualitatively different than either of those games.

This game plays like what you remember OOT feeling like as a kid.

This.

 

[randomengine]

So is this pretty much the highest metacritic score that is possible in the modern era?

 

[Jumpman23]

Amazing. Can't wait for midnight!

 

[AcademicSaucer]

 

[-MB-]

I can't wait for Jim Sterlings review. Dude has problems with Nintendo and he's going to take it out on BotW probably

If he does that would out him as a poor games reviewer. You have to review a game on its own merits not on what personal beef u might have with the company that publishes said game. Usually the problem lies not with the developers, but more the suits in said company.

Somehow I doubt he would stoop this low, I might have issues with him concerning his views on Nintendo, but I don't think he would let that cloud his reviews.

 

[Conrad Link]

The day 1 update for my Zelda (and the console) took all of like 5 seconds each.

 

[panama chief]

Breath of the Wild OT is being handled by Amazon......

 

[The_Lump]

That Guardian quote in OP is great:

But the shrine is a fast travel point, offering you the ability to divert from the trek and easily resume it at a later date. And now you’ve got a hundred rupees, you can entice a Great Fairy out of her hiding place. So you head over there, and chat to her, discovering that she’ll enhance your armour. But you need a few more Hightail Lizards to do so – and so you put the trip to Zora’s Domain on hold again, just for a few more minutes …

You look up, and it’s five hours later, and you don’t care.

Perfect.

 

[test_account]

Because they've played more than two games in their lifetime probably.

Thats just silly. Have you even played the game?


Anyway, looking forward to see the final Metacritic score. I'm guessing 97

 

[KevinG]

What's the likelihood of it dropping to 97?

 

[Charles Brandon]

Hey all, Lou Contaldi (Reviews Editor at DualShockers) -- I was the reviewer, not Giuseppe! Wasn't even aware there was so much controversy about our forthcoming review until I spotted this thread. ¯\_(&#12484_/¯

Let me know if you have any questions on the review.

LOL this is kind of embarrassing but his comments got discussed a lot a few days ago and everyone got all riled

 

[Pinky]

Excellent, top-notch scores across the board! Zelda is killing it right now! C'mon, GameStop! Hurry up and ship my goods!

 

[The Incredible Muffin]

I don't get it.

Multiple times is it mentioned that this game has serious framerate issues. The fun I have with a game is impacted greatly by non stable framerates.

Still this games gets a 10 by the majority of the critics?

Am I mistaken or is stuttering framerates a valid concern?

 

[Labombadog]

To the guy who posted his neat switch and games photo. Here is mine..the aftermath

https://imgur.com/gallery/iCmip

https://imgur.com/a/n4Aeb

Sorry dont know how to embed images. Wouldnt let me through imgur

Edit: dont mind my dirty coffee table cover. Needs to be replaced haha

It's...it's so beautiful.

 

[Oersted]

To the guy who posted his neat switch and games photo. Here is mine..the aftermath

https://imgur.com/gallery/iCmip

https://imgur.com/a/n4Aeb

Sorry dont know how to embed images. Wouldnt let me through imgur

Edit: dont mind my dirty coffee table cover. Needs to be replaced haha

 

[lmcontaldi]

LOL this is kind of embarrassing but his comments got discussed a lot a few days ago and everyone got all riled

Anyone have a link? I've been Disney proposing to my (now) fiancee so haven't been following drama like I usually do. I'm up for a pretty good laugh.

 

[Tashi]

Congrats to the Nintendo team on the amazing reviews. Can't wait to finally play!

 

[BearPawB]

I don't get it.

Multiple times is it mentioned that this game has serious framerate issues. The fun I have with a game is impacted greatly by non stable framerates.

Still this games gets a 10 by the majority of the critics?

Am I mistaken or is stuttering framerates a valid concern?

10 doesn't mean perfect
10 doesn't mean perfect
Just repeat this mantra to yourself until you get it

 

[MiamiWesker]

So weird to see my E3 reaction randomly quoted in this thread, but thanks for that.

Tonight tonight tonight ohhh ohhhhhh!

I cannot wait.

BTW don't skip on horizon, it's a masterpiece too.

 

[Recreat3]

It's...it's so beautiful.

Haha yep. If anyone wants more photos let me know

 

[DieNgamers]

I don't get it.

Multiple times is it mentioned that this game has serious framerate issues. The fun I have with a game is impacted greatly by non stable framerates.

Still this games gets a 10 by the majority of the critics?

Am I mistaken or is stuttering framerates a valid concern?

Not enough to lower the impact of the game as a whole, it seems.

 

[Astral Dog]

I don't get it.

Multiple times is it mentioned that this game has serious framerate issues. The fun I have with a game is impacted greatly by non stable framerates.

Still this games gets a 10 by the majority of the critics?

Am I mistaken or is stuttering framerates a valid concern?

If you can play it on Switch portable it should be more or less stable

 

[The Hermit]

If the game really keeps the 98 Meta score can we make the ot:
Breath of the Wild |OT| It's 98 all over again

Holy shit

 

[Distresssss]

I don't get it.

Multiple times is it mentioned that this game has serious framerate issues. The fun I have with a game is impacted greatly by non stable framerates.

Still this games gets a 10 by the majority of the critics?

Am I mistaken or is stuttering framerates a valid concern?

Depends on when and how often they happen. In a field riding your horse and it dips once or twice? Not an issue. Constantly fluctuating most of the time? Definitely an issue.

It seems like people are having a beef with it just because there is nothing else to really find wrong with the game. No modern open world game, PC or no PC has perfect performance.