It's divisive among MGS fans. I don't think that's controversial to say.
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Death Stranding - Review Thread (see staff post for discussion guidelines)
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It's divisive among MGS fans. I don't think that's controversial to say.
It's kinda cool that it is very devisive but you know that this will also lead to both people that hate and people that love the game being very toxic to each other on era.
I just want to play the game.
Edit: Also laughing at "critics" being pissed about not being able to post a review because they weren't able or willing to finish the game... such professionalism.
Edit: Also laughing at "critics" being pissed about not being able to post a review because they weren't able or willing to finish the game... such professionalism.
Hmmm... yeah... I see. I've watched a few gameplay videos and this traversal management stuff is really making me scratch my head lol
Check out The Last Guardian, that one spread from like 2/10 to perfect scores, 82 score
Demanding that people finish your game before reviewing might not be the best thing for reviewscores if the actual gameplay is a dread.. 🤔
Without Batman, Arkham Asylum would be crap.
Without football, FIFA would be rubbish.
Incredible insight, there. The game is what it is, with all components contributing to it.
Just seeing the review scores now and wow, this game really is as polarising as folks on Era predicted. I wonder how this is going to translate into sales
If you're gonna review a game you didn't finish you should state you didn't finish it.
I think we should all agree.
From the Easy Allies reviews it's more pretentious, bloated, trying to be mature/edgy dialogue that Kojima is known for and even what he is usually good at in combat/boss encounters falls flat. So combat and story are both bad, leaving only exploration as a seeming high point.
Yeah I'll pass. Kojima tried to pull a Ueda but he doesn't have that level of artistic talent, especially as he can't get out of his way enough to be minimalistic. The only thing that makes this somewhat "brave" is that it has a AAA budget but in the end, it's still Kojima and his cult will buy and praise it no matter the actual quality.
Yeah I'll pass. Kojima tried to pull a Ueda but he doesn't have that level of artistic talent, especially as he can't get out of his way enough to be minimalistic. The only thing that makes this somewhat "brave" is that it has a AAA budget but in the end, it's still Kojima and his cult will buy and praise it no matter the actual quality.
Not to give credence to the idea that a game "Bideo Bojima" would've scored differently (as that's not what I'm trying to say here), but generally speaking it makes sense that people try to dissect media by a well known designer more than they would an indie game. You expect them to make a quality thing, so you give it time to simmer in your brain, return to it, etc. I have this with albums from bands I typically like. On my first listen of several Radiohead albums, I was not feeling it. But because I know I like their body of work, I listen again. And again. I let it occupy my brain space instead of moving on to another album/artist. Then after I while, once I've digested it so to speak, I begin liking it more. That's a very real thing that I'm sure many people do.
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Sounds like the gameplay is rather unfun in most cases but everything else is really good.
In other words, the perfect game to watch a let's play of instead of actually playing it. Listen to commentary in the many slow parts or just skip ahead if even that's not enough.
In other words, the perfect game to watch a let's play of instead of actually playing it. Listen to commentary in the many slow parts or just skip ahead if even that's not enough.
Will be interesting reading this. My tastes usually align with EDGE so it'll be interesting to see what they've got to say after I'm finished with the game.
Jesus.
There's some really scathing takes on the game.
Anyway, he probably explained it better than myself. ;) I don't know how much I'll like it either, but I see the point of what he's saying and it seems quite intriguing to me.
You're right and if in November those are the two games most likely to win GOTY (I don't agree) then that only makes Jedi Fallen Order's chances stronger.
Seems very marmite. I goto admit from the videos ive seen of it before the review embargo lifted, I really just dont like the look of the game it's very slow paced and the story doesnt seem all that interesting to me.
I'd rather look around a few sites then see if it really is a game I like anyway than just trust review scores. Finished days gone the other week and for me its easily one of the best games this gen and that have I ever played but reviews said it was a very dull open world. Just because of the hordes and how the zombies acted I found it to be one of the best open world games yet despite it not having a massive amount to do in it.
I'd rather look around a few sites then see if it really is a game I like anyway than just trust review scores. Finished days gone the other week and for me its easily one of the best games this gen and that have I ever played but reviews said it was a very dull open world. Just because of the hordes and how the zombies acted I found it to be one of the best open world games yet despite it not having a massive amount to do in it.
Yeah the idea of releasing a review for a game you didn't complete is making my head spin. At a bare minimum they should be required to state they didn't finish it.
"While Death Stranding will surely be the most divisive game of this generation, there is no arguing that it offers new ideas on pushing the medium forward and shows that games don't always typically have to be "fun". The story is beautifully presented and is surprisingly restrained and focused for a Kojima title. All of the actors put on amazing performances and while its gameplay will be too slow for many, those willing to peel back the layers will discover a thoughtfully designed experience that will leave you ruminating for weeks after finishing."
That's from a reviewer that gave the game a 100.
That's a lot of negative for a game that got a perfect score. I know some people are more into the artistic side of games, but normally I play games because they're fun.
That's from a reviewer that gave the game a 100.
That's a lot of negative for a game that got a perfect score. I know some people are more into the artistic side of games, but normally I play games because they're fun.
"Afraid", as in the high scores don't match up with the content of their reviews, they sound a lot more negative than the score is alluding to.
Whoa, EDGE going HAM.
I do pick their magazines up when I see them, I will be looking out for this one for sure.
I do pick their magazines up when I see them, I will be looking out for this one for sure.
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I feel that a moderator should be held in a higher standard than these posts.
Agreed. It's a good score overall, but most people were expecting far better from a AAA Kojima/Sony title. The poll is evidence.
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He has to automatically praise the game just because they are a moderator ?
Fallen order looks pretty solid but no way it will be able to touch how good devil may cry feels or the emotions that Mr.X brought everyone
Edge actually use the full scale so this might get 3 if not less if he really hated it.
