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[Revolutionary]

9.0 Presentation
The first time you play, a voice over TV color bars tells you about the downfall of society. The mission screen has all the vital info for you to see at a glance. You can jump into levels.
7.5 Graphics
This is a simple game, but the city maps look great, and the way the crowd goes from following to freaking out is nice. The zombies and the last guy aren't the most detailed, but they look good.
8.5 Sound
There is only a handful of tracks in the game, but they never get old. The in-game song is catchy; the 8-bit effects are fun; and even when I died for the tenth time, the death music cracked me up.
9.0 Gameplay
Getting people from Point A to Point B is a simple concept, but The Last Guy uses level layouts, zombies, and strategy to make it something much, much more.
8.5 Lasting Appeal
I've beaten the game, and I can't wait to download it on Thursday and go after every VIP, every secret level, the leaderboards, and all 9,999,999,999 survivors I can have.

9.0
Outstanding

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/905/905778p1.html
Video review: http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14265437/the-last-guy/videos/thelastguy_vidreview_082608.html

Wow. The first PSN title to hit the 9.0 mark on IGN (not that it matters much).
Nice!

$9.99, available on PSN now!!

 

[Wario64]

but is there trophies

no trophies no buy

 

[Dante]

Getting this tomorrow. The demo was really addicting despite being just one level.

 

[eznark]

but is there trophies

no trophies no buy

doesn't sound like it (would have been included in the hunt list no?)

I've beaten the game, and I can't wait to download it on Thursday and go after every VIP, every secret level, the leaderboards, and all 9,999,999,999 survivors I can have.

 

[Lord Error]

The demo was very fun, and there's really something about the presentation in this game.

but is there trophies

no trophies no buy

The game is atrophic.

 

[AmericanNinja]

but is there trophies

no trophies no buy

no trophies.

 

[speculawyer]

Cool. I've been into PSN games lately.

Elephunk sucked though.

 

[overthehill99]

I'm totally buying this, but again I wish there was trophies. Bionic Commando really pissed me off. ALL THEY HAD TO DO WAS LOCK THE SAVE FILE!

 

[Tiktaalik]

Wow that's a pretty high score. I thought it might bomb because the gameplay looked a bit shallow from the videos. Guess it's worth a second look.


Trophies are pointless.

 

[bryehn]

Oh shit, tomorrow! Sweet, loved the demo, will buy.

 

[No_Style]

Unexpected score.

 

[theBishop]

Hmm, 9.0 eh?

I didn't love the demo. It reminded me a lot of Infected, and I found Infected more fun.

 

[Rapping Granny]

YAAAAYY DAY 1.

I played the shit out of the demo. so fun.

 

[jiggle]

the gameplay looked a bit shallow from the videos.

give the demo a try
it looks that way, but it's really addicting

 

[msdstc]

I actually expected this to get bad reviews... Might have to check this one out now.

 

[Jag22]

$9.99 seems a little steep.

 

[Roxas]

but is there trophies

no trophies no buy

ugh. it begins

 

[anonnumber6]

Awesome, I will support the goat via a purchase of this game

 

[3rdamention]

Overrated. For a while I honestly thought IGN's love for this game was more sarcasm than anything else. I played it and thought it was about as much fun as Pixeljunk Racers, which I also did not enjoy as well.


It is cool to look at for about 3 minutes, but I just could not find anything fun about it. Oh well, I hope others enjoy it.

 

[GeoramA]

Wow, unexpected score. I'm spending too much on PSN lately, but it's gonna be hard to pass this up.

:lol @ the video review.

 

[Rapping Granny]

ugh. it begins

I know...how did we ever play Pixel Junk Monsters or any other game without trophies?

 

[Danielsan]

Wowa, I thought the demo was pretty cool but this is unexpected.
Also, fuck trophies and fuck achievements for that matter.

 

[eznark]

ugh. it begins

I don't know, it seems like the type of high score game that could be greatly enhanced with trophies. I don't think I'd enjoy Eden as much without that extra set of goals.

 

[dallow_bg]

Surprised at the score.
Will buy!

I do agree that the presentation is stylish as heck.
And the promo videos are incredible.

 

[Dante]

ugh. it begins

Nooooooo trophy, No buy!

 

[h3ro]

I hope there are more Indian guy documentaries... :lol

Spoiler

I AM THE LAST GUY!!!

 

[Rollo Lawson]

full game tomorrow? get.
i must have played the demo a couple thousand times on sunday

 

[andycapps]

Hmm, I'll have to download the demo and check it out. On first look it seemed unique but not much there. With this score I can't pass it by though.

 

[G-Bus]

I really enjoyed it. Day 1 If I had a PSN card.

Sony loses again

 

[Struct09]

The only aspect of the demo that I enjoyed was the music

I'll pay close attention to peoples' reactions though.

 

[Revolutionary]

$9.99 seems a little steep.

The Japanese are paying $20, IIRC.

$10 is a bargain.

Day 1!

 

[jax (old)]

day one me too.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

jour un

 

[LAMBO]

The demo was pretty good, i'm not in a rush but i will buy the game in the future. And the $9.99 price is perfect, I'm very happy that most PSN games seem to be showing up at that price (i can't understand people saying that is a steep price). Trophies, who cares, i don't even bother getting ones that i know i can easily get.

 

[Visualante]

Why so serious guys? I'm pretty sure Wario64 was joking...

Great score.

 

[Ephemeris]

I really enjoyed the demo; I couldn't care less about trophies in regards to The Last Guy.

 

[Xater]

Wow. The first PSN title to hit the 9.0 mark on IGN (not that it matters much).
Nice!

Uh Bionic Commando Rearmed got a 9.4.

The score baffles me after the demo. I thought it was really shallow and to be honest uninteresting.

 

[Revolutionary]

Uh Bionic Commando Rearmed got a 9.4.

The score baffles me after the demo. I thought it was really shallow and to be honest uninteresting.

BCR is multiplatform. I meant PSN exclusive.

 

[Loudninja]

Hey guys, where is the demo?

 

[Danielsan]

Hey guys, where is the demo?

US PSN store.

 

[Concept17]

$9.99 seems a little steep.

No kidding! You could get like two and a half gallons of gas at that price! Or TEN CANDY BARS!

 

[Loudninja]

US PSN store.

Really? damn,I did not know. :lol

 

[tehbear]

No kidding! You could get like two and a half gallons of gas at that price! Or TEN CANDY BARS!

No! I can get like 15 at Winco.

 

[AndresON777]

The music was fantastic, I'll prolly get it just for that

 

[AndyD]

I thought it was great based on the demo. It seems shallow at first, but getting high scores requires some risky and elaborate tactics.

 

[Metalmurphy]

Tried the demo, meh, not my cup of tea

 

[Farnack]

It's 10 dollars?

What was with the 2000 yen price then?

 

[Jag22]

No kidding! You could get like two and a half gallons of gas at that price! Or TEN CANDY BARS!

Or two XBLA games!

 

[distrbnce]

Buying tomorrow.

If for no other reason than to support the small dev

Spoiler

though the demo proved quite fun

 

[distrbnce]

Or two XBLA games!

or 2/3 of Braid

Spoiler

oh snap!