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[Cavalier]

I'm gonna go with 81 average

 

[fuzzyreactor]

Sticking with my 65 Metacritic average from the last thread.

no way its that low

 

[Vazra]

79 MC

 

[jett]

Found this one:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/games/2015/02/19/the-order-1886-review-a-knights-tale/

Seems that review can be summarized as "missed potential and wasted opportunities."

 

[ShemhazaiX]

Gies isn't doing the review? Not sure how to feel.

Feel good, this way we get to know whether to hate this guy as much as Gies and Kuchera for hating on Sony, right?

Spoiler

/s

 

[Kriken]

71 average if we're posting predictions

 

[Sendou]

Not how the developers like it, how well it does what developers intended, according to the reviewer. Eg, as a linear game, does it work, is it fun? Is the story good and is it aided by the cutscenes or do they just get in the way? Does the cinematic look and feel of the game help it's narrative? Etc.

As oppose to, this game isn't open world therfore it deserves to be docked, or, it's cinematic and cut scene heavy, which in itself, irrespective of anything else is an inherant negative. Etc.

Here's the thing: a game has to be fun to play (if it has gameplay that is) whether it's aiming to be cinematic or whatever else. The Last of Us was cinematic, linear and cutscene heavy yet it got insanely good reviews from everyone. In my mind that's probably because it's also fun to play. I would imagine people would have used the same arguments you just did if it wasn't and it showed in reviews. That last paragraph is just unfiltered bullshit and I can't believe people actually think it works like that.

 

[codhand]

OP is shameless

 

[KooopaKid]

Found this one:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/games/2015/02/19/the-order-1886-review-a-knights-tale/

"While there’s no denying the production values, acting, and music are all magnificent, I’m nevertheless left feeling a bit empty by the end of what’s not only an unusually short game, but one that spends a great deal of time disguised as a movie."

This game will have tons of copies in the bargain bin in a couple of days.

 

[sixamp]

I read all the Ryse reviews and didn't end up buying it . once it Came to PC I got it and LOVED it. Yes the game play was limited but I loved everything about it. Reviews mean squat to me. The sad thing is that if the game gets great scores people will bitch, if it gets good scores people will bitch and if it gets bad scores people will bitch. Someone always has something to say about someone else's opinion .

 

[thomasmahler]

Got this on the pre-load page:

"Thought Of The Day

Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue."

Strangely apt.

 

[zoukka]

The presentation alone should guarantee a minimum of 80 metascore.

 

[HeelPower]

Hold on to your butts

I expect good scores

Same here.

The game is probably a marvelous audio visual experience with solid shooting and interesting setting ,story and characters.

Its not gonna be a 45 metacritic that most expect lol

 

[CozMick]

Meta score of 67 with Eurogamer going with "avoid".

 

[Amentallica]

That entirely depends on the categories imo.

But lets say for example there are 3 categories
Sound 10
Graphics 10
Gameplay 1

I dont think a game would deserve 7 points if gameplay is only 1 for example so the way they handled it is perfectly fine for me but might not be for someone else.

And I totally understand that, so if numbers are to be used, and some components such as gameplay are considerably more important to some, then it should be made clear that of four components that would naturally retain 25% of a score individually, gameplay may comprise 40%, visuals 20%, sound 25%, and story 15%. I mean, this makes sense to me if numbers are to be used. Otherwise don't use them.

 

[Salex_]

Why are The Order threads getting so many views and comments? Are people that interested in the game? Or is it driven by "teh console warz"?

 

[gaming_noob]

Edit: Sorry wrong thread.

 

[ekim]

Predictions? MC: 82

 

[Spineker]

I'm predicting a score of "who gives a fuck about Metacritic" on Metacritic.

If you don't get what I mean, just check out the user review section in a couple hours.

 

[BokehKing]

Just contributer. Totally irrelevant. It's like posting a review from a random blog.

How much money does someone have to make a year in order for their opinion to be 'relevant'

How much advertising has to be on their website in order for their opinion to matter?

 

[Alienous]

79 MC

That's, like, nine 8's for every 7.

 

[Justice_Bolt]

I expect 74 metacritic.

 

[darkwing]

How does 7.5, 9.5, 10 and 9 equate to a score of 7.5? It's just like they entered their numbers into a RNG.

should be 8.8 something if they average it

 

[Grady]

75 metacritic, 4.3 user.

 

[ICPEE]

Why aren't you posting reviews from the proverbial "upper echelon" parts of the internet then? I'm sure their opinion of playing a video-game is somehow better than that other guy's opinion.

It would be interesting to know what your view would be if these "black hole websites" were shitting on the game though.

Because the people who work at IGN and other more "well known" websites are better than the rest of us. Maybe they have evolved to Super Sayian level and are just better than everyone else. /sarcasm

 

[Trey]

Sticking with my 65 Metacritic average from the last thread.

It will be in the 70s. It looks too good and the setting is too novel for it to be scored lower.

 

[Xater]

Why are The Order threads getting so many views and comments? Are people that interested in the game? Or is it driven by "teh console warz"?

I'm just curious where my impressions fall compared to other reviewers. I think the game is pretty boring and I don#t know what most people se in it that haven't even played it.

 

[ODDI]

84

 

[TheLegendary]

Do review threads normally include every nonreputable random website's scores?

 

[Menome]

Gaming With Character review:

http://youtu.be/hBw6otfaGHI

May not be completely serious.

Spoiler

18.86 out of 20

 

[WITHE1982]

Why are The Order threads getting so many views and comments? Are people that interested in the game? Or is it driven by "teh console warz"?

I think it's the latter rather than the former. It's like fish in a barrel day on GAF. No matter who wins we all lose.

 

[nib95]

The presentation alone should guarantee a minimum of 80 metascore.

Lol. Someone let Guerilla Games, Crytek and Ubisoft know, because apparently they missed out.

 

[djjinx2]

Meta score of 67 with Eurogamer going with "avoid".

Hopefully it's above 70.
I will be doing my part to help it sell, gimme the order 1986 with Coop and Mp

Spoiler

Ru plz

 

[Any Questions]

Do review threads normally include every nonreputable random website's scores?

I hope your not doubting BGG

 

[spekkeh]

Just contributer. Totally irrelevant. It's like posting a review from a random blog.

That's Erik Kain, he's way more than just a contributor. His review is quite bad though. Spoilers way too much, written like he's running off a checklist, gives buying advice based on length and not really critiquing.

 

[Bricky]

For those wondering when the embargo lifts:

 

[Zakalwe]

Forbes review looks very spoilery at a glance.

Trying to be informed on quality and going in without being spoilt is tough.

 

[StoppedInTracks]

Predictions time?

7 from Sonygone
9 from IGN
8.5 from GameSpot
8 from Giant Bomb if they give out scores

Metacritic: 79 after 50 reviews

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

I'm going with a 75 metacritic

 

[x24hrs2livex]

I've got my popcorn, soda and twizzlers ready for this thread.

I said 70-73 for meta but I think I'll change it to 82.

 

[Cavalier]

75 metacritic, 4.3 user.

4.3 user? That's very generous. I'm gonna go with 1.8 user considering what a mess it's been so far among game communities.

 

[codhand]

69 meta

 

[SMOK3Y]

Yes it does. You are the only one who doesn't get it.

I don't get it

 

[BokehKing]

Do review threads normally include every nonreputable random website's scores?

Again I ask, why do their opinions not matter?

 

[Forkball]

I'm betting IGN gives it a 9. Gotta go with my GUT.

 

[ICPEE]

For those wondering when the embargo lifts:

Hold onto your jockstraps GAF...

 

[Impeccable]

84

 

[Love Deterrence]

The only review I care about is Dawg's.

 

[Rosur]

I'm going with a 75 metacritic

Yea this is what I'm thinking though everywhere praising the graphics.

 

[BahamutPT]

I'm in for a 74-79 Metascore range.