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[Maxinas]

Perfect. 10/10.

 

[Ganrob]

 

[Suburban Thug]

Come on. Comparing it The Bouncer? You must have a really out-of-whack sarcasm detector if you couldn't pick up on that.

Not everyone knows that obscure ps2 title or cares enough to google it

 

[Ocarina_117]

Could this go up to 99?

 

[phanphare]

I think a lot of that has to do with nostalgia. I'm not saying nostalgia is bad, or that it blinds people from being fair or balance, because that in itself would be unfair. Nostalgia is more than just a fond recollection - it's a real feeling that can either heighten or depress your experience. For many, it seems Breath of the Wild taps into the fond memories many gamers have of Ocarina of Time and wraps that all together with beautiful art direction and classic Nintendo charm.

But for me, I need reviews from someone who doesn't seem to be influenced by that nostalgic feeling or never had it (they don't exist). It's really the only rational view I can accept since I am sadly without any of those fond memories. I can't reminisce about Zelda, so I probably wouldn't be able to get over some of these issues.

 

[Deckard Chapel]

Could this go up to 99?

It just might

 

[Labombadog]

Why would you tell her this?

Because I am a dork.

 

[Moff]

damn, I expected this game to be controversial due to it's nontraditional nature

 

[breakfuss]

Yup. It's hermit mode all weekend. I don't think there was any doubt that this would be great, but goddamn at some of the comments from reviewers. Some of them are just straight up hype. I am not ready.

Fucking sucks that I'm not off until Sunday. Trying to be responsible here but I'm tempted to have "sick day" and start my weekend early lol. These reviews have have sent my previous mild anticipation through the roof.

 

[LOLCats]

holy wow that aggregate score, congratz Nintendo.

 

[VanWinkle]

I won't have anyone disparaging the name of THPS 2. That game deserved that MC score.

 

[PapaEmeritus]

I thought we were supposed to get snipperclips reviews too? Looking for that and Zelda to hold me over for a long time. Zelda so far looks like it'll fit the bill

 

[Astral Dog]

Could this go up to 99?

Never.
It doesn't matter. BOTW IS THE BEST REVIEWED ZELDA GAME if you count the number of reviews

Anything else would be symbolic at best

 

[brandonh83]

Damn, this is like citizen Kane levels of praise, can't wait

You know, Link, we--

Nope. I won't do it. I refuse.

 

[The perfect Dark]

It prints 10's

 

[TheMink]

It just might

Statistically how many more 10s would we need?

 

[Lemondish]

I can't tell what's real anymore

Well, I guess this explains how the thread got so big. I didn't realize I got trolled so hard lol

It's a good thing we finally have confirmation that review threads are universally worthless these days, though. For a moment there I thought there was an actual legitimate dissenting voice.

 

[aBarreras]

I think a lot of that has to do with nostalgia. I'm not saying nostalgia is bad, or that it blinds people from being fair or balance, because that in itself would be unfair. Nostalgia is more than just a fond recollection - it's a real feeling that can either heighten or depress your experience. For many, it seems Breath of the Wild taps into the fond memories many gamers have of Ocarina of Time and wraps that all together with beautiful art direction and classic Nintendo charm.

But for me, I need reviews from someone who doesn't seem to be influenced by that nostalgic feeling or never had it (they don't exist). It's really the only rational view I can accept since I am sadly without any of those fond memories. I can't reminisce about Zelda, so I probably wouldn't be able to get over some of these issues.

dualshockers said that even if it wasnt zelda the game would be up there with the bigs.

take it as you will

edit: oh waaaaaait you though a troll review by a user here was a legit review????????? LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLL

 

[buttdiver]

Never played it, would you say it still holds up?

Absolutely! Although my enjoyment of it is heavily influenced by nostalgia

 

[Dad]

Any word on how the Wii U version tastes?

 

[Pancake Mix]

damn, I expected this game to be controversial due to it's nontraditional nature

Not always a problem:

 

[Punished_Snake]

When we can expect the game to be available to download on Wii U? Two hours from now?

 

[Realeza]

Iwata smiling in heaven as we speak.

 

[Stalwart]

Statistically how many more 10s would we need?

Metacritic weighs popular review sites more so it probably won't go up given that (almost) all of those are in.

 

[FreedomFighter]

I can't tell what's real anymore

For all the finger pointing people do about Zelda fans whining about lower/non-perfect scores, the real best kept open-secret are those who exhibit salt over the games' high scores.

They haven't played the game but they just know the game couldn't possibly deserve it cause "Zelda hype" .

 

[Moppeh]

I think a lot of that has to do with nostalgia. I'm not saying nostalgia is bad, or that it blinds people from being fair or balance, because that in itself would be unfair. Nostalgia is more than just a fond recollection - it's a real feeling that can either heighten or depress your experience. For many, it seems Breath of the Wild taps into the fond memories many gamers have of Ocarina of Time and wraps that all together with beautiful art direction and classic Nintendo charm.

But for me, I need reviews from someone who doesn't seem to be influenced by that nostalgic feeling or never had it (they don't exist). It's really the only rational view I can accept since I am sadly without any of those fond memories. I can't reminisce about Zelda, so I probably wouldn't be able to get over some of these issues.

So you want robots to review it?

 

[Deckard Chapel]

Statistically how many more 10s would we need?

That I don't know - I would assume at least 8 more - possibly 10 or 12.

 

[CrocoDuck]

My goodness, I just cannot believe I'm going to play this a little after midnight tonight!!

 

[TheMink]

Metacritic weighs popular review sites more so it probably won't go up given that (almost) all of those are in.

That's kinda what I thought.

 

[takriel]

When the metacritic falls to a 97.

Dat doom

 

[Neoweee]

Yes, it brought the noise.

Seriously, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 existed in a different era of reviews. It deserved that 98 for the era.

Agreed.

I honestly think the rating systems in DMC/Bayonetta owe greatly to the rating systems and point mechanics that Tony Hawk really popularized. It remains a series of great historical importance in the development of gaming.

 

[jmizzal]

haha get them 10's baby

 

[Risette]

I won't have anyone disparaging the name of THPS 2. That game deserved that MC score.

agreed

the only concession I'd take is that THPS3 should be in 2's spot. Both are still great and very playable even today.

 

[phanphare]

I won't have anyone disparaging the name of THPS 2. That game deserved that MC score.

I spent so many hours playing as spider man on skate heaven

 

[Astral Dog]

Iwata smiling in heaven as we speak.

😢

 

[Sizzel]

Wow. so still hopeful this is not Uncharted 4 artificial nostalgia based high scoring... I am super ready for tomorrow at any rate I am hoping for a legit GOTY. Sorry Horizon.

 

[jviggy43]

I think a lot of that has to do with nostalgia. I'm not saying nostalgia is bad, or that it blinds people from being fair or balance, because that in itself would be unfair. Nostalgia is more than just a fond recollection - it's a real feeling that can either heighten or depress your experience. For many, it seems Breath of the Wild taps into the fond memories many gamers have of Ocarina of Time and wraps that all together with beautiful art direction and classic Nintendo charm.

But for me, I need reviews from someone who doesn't seem to be influenced by that nostalgic feeling or never had it (they don't exist). It's really the only rational view I can accept since I am sadly without any of those fond memories. I can't reminisce about Zelda, so I probably wouldn't be able to get over some of these issues.

Entirety of reviews: BOTW is the first zelda game in years to break with tradition and evolve the series into one of the best entries ever.

Lemondish: I need to see something not blinded by nostalgia.

 

[VanWinkle]

So, I watched one video review on my lunch, from Easy Allies. I wanted to ask you guys who have read/watched a bunch of reviews about the framerate. It looked like there were some genuinely terrible moments. Do many reviews talk about the framerate and how frequent the heavy drops are? (And I know it's better in portable mode.)

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Any word on how the Wii U version tastes?

texture's nice thanks to the silky smooth edges

 

[Ssseth]

Yes!!!

So hyped

 

[DecoReturns]

GameRevolution 10/10

http://m.gamerevolution.com/review/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild

Forbes 10/10

https://www.forbes.com/sites/games/...iew-one-game-to-hyrule-them-all/#5b9d701c703d

They don't stop

 

[jmizzal]

Metacritic weighs popular review sites more so it probably won't go up given that (almost) all of those are in.

Thats a good thing, dont need a click bait small site to give it a low score just to bring it down

 

[CaviarMeths]

Not everyone knows that obscure ps2 title or cares enough to google it

It's true. The only reason that I know it exists is because I once sinned and punished myself by googling "Tetsuya Nomura PS2 art"

 

[Astral Dog]

Wow. so still hopeful this is not Uncharted 4 artificial nostalgia based high scoring... I am super ready for tomorrow at any rate I am hoping for a legit GOTY. Sorry Horizon.

Uncharted 4 doesn't have anything to do with this,totally different genres,series,goals,etc. If you like Zelda you will love BoTW

 

[Kinsei]

So, I watched one video review on my lunch, from Easy Allies. I wanted to ask you guys who have read/watched a bunch of reviews about the framerate. It looked like there were some genuinely terrible moments. Do many reviews talk about the framerate and how frequent the heavy drops are? (And I know it's better in portable mode.)

The Gamexplain review mentioned the drops shown in the Easy Allies review but it never happened often enough to them for it to be a big deal.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Yeah, I'm gonna have to buy a Switch. I'm thinking April after I'm done with Horizon, Mass Effect and Persona.

I was surprised by the severity of the framerate drops in the Allies review though.

 

[Generate]

Impressive for an open world game of any type to score that high because of the huge amount of opportunity for things to go wrong. For it to stay that high consistently means Nintendo put ungodly amount of hours into developing and polishing this game.
To be honest Im a little concerned about taking Zelda away from some of the things I loved so much, but it was definitely time to change up the formula and they seem to have done that incredibly successfully. Its nearly time for all of us to make up our own minds about it, which is when the game will truly shine or fade.

 

[FreedomFighter]

Most appropriate lol

 

[JershJopstin]

Statistically how many more 10s would we need?

Metacritic uses a weighted average (and they don't share how they weight), so it's hard to say. I did some calculations and if it was unweighted, it would need more than 30 additional 10s. It's weighted score seems to be higher than its unweighted score right now though, as it's in the middle of the 98 bracket but the unweighted average is 97.5167.

I think the fact that it's in the middle of the 98 bracket after 60 reviews makes it safe to say the 98 locked in.

 

[Huge Succeeded]

Gotta wonder how Mario Galaxy managed to sidestep all the shitposting and divisiveness when its 10s started pouring in