Yeah you are right, I edited. Most important part from the impressions though
We kinda already knew this from the beta, but definitely good to hear
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Yeah you are right, I edited. Most important part from the impressions though
We kinda already knew this from the beta, but definitely good to hear
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Jawbreaker
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The Phantom Pain is sitting at a 93.
ha yeah those could get really ugly...especially FFXV.
People expecting universal 10s might be a bit too overzealous. This is the fourth game in an established franchise. It might be a 10 for a lot of us, but I think reviewers have become far more critical.
It's very hard to redefine a genre by this point. However, I do think reviews will outline how Naughty Dog have effectively pushed the narrative, visual, and story telling devices in modern games. Depending on how important that is to a reviewer will ultimately decide it's score.
Still though - I'm shocked and amazed at just how important and influential Naughty Dog has become to gaming as a whole. They truly are a league of their own.
We live in a post single player campaign world where unified experiences and multi-player rule the roost. I love how ND keeps leading the charge on a foundation that is lost on so many developers today.
It's very hard to redefine a genre by this point. However, I do think reviews will outline how Naughty Dog have effectively pushed the narrative, visual, and story telling devices in modern games. Depending on how important that is to a reviewer will ultimately decide it's score.
Still though - I'm shocked and amazed at just how important and influential Naughty Dog has become to gaming as a whole. They truly are a league of their own.
We live in a post single player campaign world where unified experiences and multi-player rule the roost. I love how ND keeps leading the charge on a foundation that is lost on so many developers today.
wapplew
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TLG have review immunity.
Witcher 3 on PC is a 93.
I think they won't allow streaming until release day based off this:Åesop;202338643 said:
I honestly think this is going to be the highest rated game this gen. The general consensus seems to be that the game is unreal and just from my own personal opinion, it is looking like Naughty Dog's best game. Also the pedigree behind it with Bruce and Neil. I am thinking of a 94+ metacritic.
Lmao that pre-emptive backlash. Not a good start guys.
Is it possible for a reviewer to legitimately think the game deserves less than a 9/10 without it being a conspiracy or eliciting faux "meltdowns"?
I know Polygon scoring low is a sometimes-true meme, but the mentality here is crazy.
e: In other words, is it at all possible that a publication would score this less than a 8 or 9 and people here view the reasons as legitimate, or no matter the reason would people be upset?
I know Polygon scoring low is a sometimes-true meme, but the mentality here is crazy.
e: In other words, is it at all possible that a publication would score this less than a 8 or 9 and people here view the reasons as legitimate, or no matter the reason would people be upset?
Sony is so lucky to have a team like this under their wing. Whatever passion, creative energy, and philosophy these guys operate by- I wish it bled over to other development houses.
Naughty Dog is a big reason why I game today. Their games have been with me through some really rough periods. The guy on GAF talking about how each Uncharted release reflected an event in his life is similar to how I feel.
Naughty Dog is a big reason why I game today. Their games have been with me through some really rough periods. The guy on GAF talking about how each Uncharted release reflected an event in his life is similar to how I feel.
Jawbreaker
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People really dislike Polygon for whatever reason. Just take a look at the Star Fox review thread. I've seen a lot of disdain for them in various review threads now.
Chronospherics
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Ah okay, guess I'm betting on 94 then!
Not the the place to discuss this in depth but people really do hate Polygon. In gaming culture even in my day-to-day life it's become an almost household name for a trashy journalistic outlet amoung students at my University. I think people view Kotaku similarly.
I think a lot of this is just people hating on the 'big corporations', like how they tend to hate Activision, EA and Ubisoft, but I also think Polygon has given people a lot of reasons to dislike their outlet too.
Becuase they have historically had some rather unfair criticisms and twisted logic when it comes to review things.
I'm fine with it, but a lot of people are over invested in the Metacritic sphere.
I think it's because they stereotypically do seem to often rate things lower than average, but even ignoring Polygon, from this thread it sounds like it is impossible for any publication to rate the game lower than an 8 and have their opinion be viewed as reasonable.
Cthulhu_Steev
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If the game is basically the latest demo with it's you can 'stealth the whole level' (but you can't) Edge is giving this an 8 going by their preview. I'm sure Edge will acknowledge the changes to the gameplay from the PS3 games and it will nudge its way to a 9.
I can't imagine it's going to get 10s across the board though, unless it is radically different, or the story is the best in videogames.
I can't imagine it's going to get 10s across the board though, unless it is radically different, or the story is the best in videogames.
Ascenion
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Where I'm from showing your ass isn't a good thing. It's basically trying to go all out, but screwing up and embarrassing yourself. I don't think that is what you meant.
Also seeing a lot of higher 90s....you guys sure? I mean reviewers have taken the gloves off, couple that with the final entry in a series and a self described divisive ending and I gotta keep the 87-92 range. Fallout 4, Witcher 3 and DA:I have taught me lessons this gen take heed.
DarkLordMalik
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The Last of Us was a new IP and hence the universal praise. I don't think Uncharted 4 will get the same meta as The Last of Us. I expect score in line with Bloodborne/The Witcher 3 than Uncharted 2 or GTA V. Still pretty good and will be the top spot contender for GOTY depending on the rest of the releases this year.
Chris Metal
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Has anyone stepped up to do the Review thread yet btw?
VanCityGamer
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Thanks to everyone who has summarized the early copy impressions. I'm so bloody excited. In terms of the game lengths posted: I wonder how long those people took to complete The Last of Us. I play games quite slow often...TLOU took me 20 hours. So maybe Uncharted 4 will be similar which would be amazing.
Mr.Fletcher
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I think it'll score above 90 overall, probably somewhere near The Phantom Pain and Witcher 3 (93).
StrongBlackVine
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Nice.
AHA-Lambda
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Similar feelings here, both in terms of what I expect and also personally.
I'm expecting an impression of "it's more Uncharted great, and it looks amazing but haven't we've done this before?"
Will still review highly well though, cos I'm sure it'll be a good game.
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Can't wait for "I just think (outlet that it gave it a 7) is a badly written review, and of course (outlet that gave it a 7) would be an outlier just for attention".
The review thread will sure be something.
He gave TLOU a very rare 10 (I think it's his 3rd or 4th game?), it's not like he is incapable of that if the game is nearly flawless.
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I'm pretty sure those points are what Naughty Dog focused on with this game. Those have been what they've talked about the most.
93-95. ND have got this game making business down to a formula at this point. All that's needed for high scores is refined gameplay with a couple new additions, good pacing. and a definitive ending to the franchise. The staples will be there. Character you love and those you love to hate. Over the top action sequences. Lite puzzles and exploration in gorgeous locales. And Drake bringing it all together.
Kölsch Bloot
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Hope I didn't fuck up anything (except CT actually being CDT)
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Stilton Disco
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Reviewers seem to be a little harsher generally this gen and more prone to criticism of any perceived franchise fatigue, which I think will prevent many 10/10's.
I'm going to say the floor would be an 85 average, ceiling 96, and I'm personally betting on 93.
I'm going to say the floor would be an 85 average, ceiling 96, and I'm personally betting on 93.
GribbleGrunger
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I'm not going to predict the metacritic score but I will predict a shit ton of awards.
Bitch Pudding
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Sounds reasonable.
Let's say there is a reviewer who had to review Uncharted 2. Everyone is giving the game 9s & 10s. He hates the Nathan Drake character and the first game so gives it a 5 which is his honest subjective opinion - but is it right?
Subjective opinion of course makes up a big part of a review however another part is a proper appreciation of technical quality encompassing playability. So whilst a reviewer's feelings about a game will impact their score, they should also be able to review it critically and be able to convey it's qualities to readers, which should be reflected in the score, so they can make an informed decision.
We have a nice amount of impressions and 3 guys that talked with some of their journalists friends, all suggesting U2 level of reception here, which I think translate today to 92-93 at least, but I have some faith it can break that barrier and sit around 94-95 maybe, I'm sure most will think it's the best in the series regardless.
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nelsonroyale
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I have a good feeling this game is going to be NDs best yet.
StrongBlackVine
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What do you consider poorly? Answer this knowing there is a different standard for a Naughty Dog game at this point in time compared to most of the industry. An 85 would be good for most games, but would be a motherfucking disaster for this game.
Don't care about individual scores, only the Metacritic average.
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