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"During Awards Season People Will Realize God of War is not a 10" (by some people on the internet)
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Wouldn't you rather the game/movie you worked on was played/viewed by more people, instead of receiving more awards?
On the Internetz? Maybe. But can you really say that it represents most of the people that played the game?
Its funny I was JUST thinking about this very topic on my way home just now. While playing it I would probably rate it a 9.5 and a lot of parts felt like a 10 to me. But on subsequent playthroughs and critical reflection I completely agree with "the best 8.5 youve ever played in your life". Thats actually a pretty perfect description because the game is SO good but theres also some flaws that I wouldn't expect in a game of this magnitude. With that said I still think it should garner consideration for GoTY I just don't think its a perfect 10 like the reviews made it out to be.
I'm enjoying reading everyone's thoughts on God Of War since, like....it's actually out and we're playing it, but all these "RDR2 will DEFINITELY be better than God of War"/"RDR2 will DEFINITELY *not* be better than God of War" takes are....uh...insane lol? How does one....declare that 6 months before a game comes out when we still know almost nothing about it. And, uh, also, there are more games releasing in 2018 than these 2.
I am always weirded out that so many people seem to spend the year agonizing about what ~ the consensus GOTY ~ is going to be (as if that matters) vs. like....thinking about the actual content of games.
I am always weirded out that so many people seem to spend the year agonizing about what ~ the consensus GOTY ~ is going to be (as if that matters) vs. like....thinking about the actual content of games.
A 10/10 isn't a perfect game though, every game has flaws, it just means those reviewers didn't think the flaws affects their enjoyment of the game.
Non of those will compete. It will only be RDR2 vs GoW. Unless Bethesda announces new TES for this year.
I don't think game is 10/10 worthy. It's a great game but I have a issue with restricted level design in the game and overuse of same enemy type over and over again.
I guess, but ever since GTA3 Rockstar have yet to make a bad open world game and RDR1 is arguably in the top 3, so it's not like hype for the sequel is unsubstantiated.
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Thats fine, theyre entitled to their own opinion. Mine is its not a 10/10 and I only meant perfect 10 as in a 10/10 not that the game was perfect (poor wording on my part). I know no game is perfect but I still wouldn't give GoW a 10/10 even with that in mind. There are some fundamental problems I have with the game compared to other action-fighting-adventure games. Its still a great game none the less.
That's not the premise of the thread at all. Also, lots of people are playing this game anyway so it's not a case or "cult classic" of anything.
People will point out flaws in any and every game. Yes, they exist. There is no perfect game.
These are the same people that fail to realize that it's not about whether or not a game is perfect, but rather it's about whether or not its flaws impact the experience in a major way.
It's always the same.
These are the same people that fail to realize that it's not about whether or not a game is perfect, but rather it's about whether or not its flaws impact the experience in a major way.
It's always the same.
I will never understand how people get so emotionally invested in review scores.
What do people even get out of it anymore other than getting riled up and inducing stress into oneself for absolutely nothing in the end.
What do people even get out of it anymore other than getting riled up and inducing stress into oneself for absolutely nothing in the end.
Seems like some people are salty GoW getting high praise. It may not be perfect 10 for all just like BOTW, does not mean that its great game and deserves the praise it got so far. It did something that many loved it, and also gave a unique experience that they never saw before which is why they gave 10 to show their appreciation for the game. 10/10 is not based on objective reasons these days, mostly based on experience and includes a lot of subjective reasoning in the score than before. Ignore the score (they are not true reflection at all), just focus on the experience it provide to the money you paid.
But if the game I like isn't GOTY then how can I enjoy it?
I used to care way more about review scores when I was younger, it mainly had to do with me having very little spending money and having to be particular with my game purchases. Bad reviews made me feel worse about my purchase, either that or made me angry at the review for being so "wrong" about the game.
But even back then I never particularly cared about awards season. Some of my favorite games of all time aren't particularly the "best" awarded games of the year.
Having said that, I feel like God of War will do quite well as far as rewards will go, even considering the stiff compitition it'll have. Rock solid gameplay, engaging structure (enjoyable side content and main content), and impressively well made (look, performance, whole package).
It's about God of War winning awards. People brought Red Dead into the mix and you said it'll be like GTA V and The Last of Us. I made a joke about one game selling about 80 million more copies than the other and that sales are better than awards.
It will be GoW > Dragon Quest XI > Monster Hunter World for GOTY. No place for RDR2 here.
Zelda was a clear 9/10 and Horizon was GOTY2017 for me.
Also people still didn't realize the secret 10/10-GOTY of last year that was PREY.
So, I don't trust "some people of the internet"'s oppinion.
Zelda was a clear 9/10 and Horizon was GOTY2017 for me.
Also people still didn't realize the secret 10/10-GOTY of last year that was PREY.
So, I don't trust "some people of the internet"'s oppinion.
It's more of a 9.5870 for me but by the end of the year it might drop to between 9.0419 and 9.3704 ± 0.5, hard to say. GOTY awards are unpredictable.
People think too much into these numbers, we don't need numbers to determine how much we love something.
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Let's see last thing was Kratos going into that pillar of the light and the boy pulls him out. A bit after that probably? Idk.
It had an epic boss fight in the start, combat got stale super quick to me, I didn't like the camera was so close over your shoulder, I found Kratos' son to be extremely annoying, etc. However, visual beast, musical power house, responsive, and Kratos' voice acting was stellar.
First response nails it.
It happened with TLOU as well in 2013, the vocal minority was so convinced that all the reactions were just hype and by the end of that year the bubble will burst.
We all know what happened since, it took a fuck ton of GOTYs (dominating even GTA5) and it is considered by many as one of the GOAT.
Now, I don't know if GoW will do the same in regards to GOTYs, RDR2 might beat it, but I bet on any sum of money that people will always consider it a great game and will always be one of this gen's highlights, even years from now.
...kinda like what you're doing, by telling people to ignore this post?
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As someone who's been avoiding exposure to GoW in fear of spoilers, can anyone explain to me why GoW is a 10? From what little I've seen it doesn't seem to reinvent the wheel or anything. BotW brought systemic gameplay to a big open world, while GoW just seems like TR(2013) to me, except prettier and likely with a better story.
Not hating on GoW here, just saying that for fear of spoilers I've been unable to determine why people seem to love it so much.
When I finally get decent-sized TV in the near future, that also opens up the door to PS4 gaming, and I might have to choose between GoW and Spiderman as my personal launch title, you see. And I do love me some open world gameplay, so Spidey's looking like a real contender...
Not hating on GoW here, just saying that for fear of spoilers I've been unable to determine why people seem to love it so much.
When I finally get decent-sized TV in the near future, that also opens up the door to PS4 gaming, and I might have to choose between GoW and Spiderman as my personal launch title, you see. And I do love me some open world gameplay, so Spidey's looking like a real contender...
Agree with this. It's the kind of game that seems nearly perfect the first time you play it, but some time away from it and subsequent playthroughs make its flaws more obvious.
RDR2 or a Bethesda game (if it releases this year) might outshine GoW. It won't be easy, but it's definitely possible, considering that huge open world games are the public's favorites
I think God of War is a very good game and so far it's GOTY, but I definitely feel like over time it will lose some of the "masterpiece" mentality surrounding it. Hell, if they can make the next one more intimate and more epic then I can see the first being looked back like how Uncharted 1 is looked back at now; great at the time but outmatched by its sequel in every single way
GTAV was arguably the better game and got swept by The Last of Us... RDR1 was nearly 50/50 with Mass Effect 2.... i don't think it's gonna have people talking like you think it is...although it will be a good game and probably would win most GOTY if it werent for GOW this year... GoW is gonna repeat sweep over RDR this year like TLOU did GTAV. Like people forget how TLOU destroyed GTAV and think RDR2 has it on lock because it's Rockstar.
Lol this some faboy shit if i ever seen it...a game that isn't even out it this years BOTW?.... see above...can't argue against real facts.
Red Dead is Red Dead And God of War is God of War
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Great execution, basically. GoW doesn't necessarily do anything new, but it takes what's worked previously and polishes it to a mirror's shine.
God of War is going to sweep awards season mark my words. Red Dead Redemption 2 will be big as well, but I don't see it sparking the same kind of passion.
I might even dare to say that I think GOW is better than BOTW. The time I had with Zelda was great, but I forgot it instantly once I stopped playing it. I've been thinking about God of War ever since I've beaten it, and immediately wanted to play through again. By the time I hit the end of Zelda I thought "yep, I've had enough of this."
GoW is a solid 8 or 8.5 to me, I don't think that is the masterpiece some people claim and it didn't change my view on videogames like BotW did last year .
But I can see the game winning lots of GOTY, unless something really unexpected happens , it's a really good game that deserves the players attention.
But I can see the game winning lots of GOTY, unless something really unexpected happens , it's a really good game that deserves the players attention.
I thought BoTW was a solid 8 while I consider GoW a near masterpiece.
However I understand why people think botw is a 10, but GoW absolutely deserves the similar high praise it received imo.
However I understand why people think botw is a 10, but GoW absolutely deserves the similar high praise it received imo.
It was the contrary to me.
The two games got a little boring to me the last hours, but I will always remember BotW as the open world game that really grab me, and during all this year I've been watching videos and so of the game and discobered lots of possibilities that I missed during my playthrough.
On the other hand GoW was another linear and cinematic game, more polished and beautiful than most of them, and with a gameplay that makes it leagues above Uncharted or other cinematic Sony first party games, but nothing new to the industry.
It's a really high 9 for me, gonna take something real special to top it this year. I'd only put Bloodborne and The Witcher 3 above it for this gen too.
If all people have to downplay it is "you mightn't like it as much soon" then it's done a whole lot of good things.
If all people have to downplay it is "you mightn't like it as much soon" then it's done a whole lot of good things.
An action game with SO MUCH downtime can't be a 10.
Game is good, but holy shit am I getting bored with so many menus, loot hunting and traversing through mountains.
These RPG elements I'm not really a fan of, makes the game slow and boring, pacing is all over the place.
Game is good, but holy shit am I getting bored with so many menus, loot hunting and traversing through mountains.
These RPG elements I'm not really a fan of, makes the game slow and boring, pacing is all over the place.
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