Original Man
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I have no problems with prequels. It's still a part of the story which has not been told. Just like all the MGS prequels. The core gameplay is still fun, graphics look great and looking forward to the story.
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God of War: Ascension reviews
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I have no problems with prequels. It's still a part of the story which has not been told. Just like all the MGS prequels. The core gameplay is still fun, graphics look great and looking forward to the story.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
He's openly wondering whether its existence is really justified, seeing as the trilogy has been completed. He's not the only one who has said something to that effect, and it's not really an unreasonable thing to think.
Besides, he's liked past GOW games and he may be the character action genre "expert" at Polygon.
Ugh, now I'm defending Arthur Gies.
Anyway, if his score isn't that different from other people's scores, then accusations of bias are without merit. Furthermore, some reviewers probably went into the game wanting to love it, some went in not caring about yet another GOW. Metacritic's function is to wash out the positive and negative bias and leave us with an estimate of an unbiased score.
The_Darkest_Red
Member
I actually agree with your opinion on CoD feeling stale, but I don't think it's unreasonable to imagine someone feeling differently. If you're really into one series or style of gameplay you may be able to tolerate and enjoy a higher quantity of relatively similar games in that series than someone else. One person might call the changes in a new iteration minor while to someone else they are major enough to keep things feeling fresh. A lot of it depends on your personal perspective.
T.M. MacReady
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I don't really think its a conspiracy, just discouraging because that makes it seem like he made up his mind about it before he got a chance to really play the finished product.
I didn't accuse him of bias. Just seems a bit unprofessional to post that, since his job is to review games with an open mind.
Well, it was more of a whimper after that crap ending.
My problem is that the combat have always felt just flashy and no substance. A lot of the attacks have felt like flinging at air and just a counter being my only witness that I was hitting things. Being stuck in tedious animations and so forth haven't helped either, like when grabbing an enemy for a kill WHILE the other enemies around can still attack you with no way to cancel. I have played through all 3 games so far (and one of the PSP ones) as a fan of the action genre, but never placed the God of War games highly when compared to other games in the genre like Bayonetta (which is a kinda unfair comparison). Not the mention the ungodly amount of annoying QTEs everywhere.
Will maybe give Ascension a chance later on, see if it feels better this time.
-tetsuo-
Unlimited Capacity
sigh, Games Journalism:
Why did this guy review it?
I'm not seeing a problem.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
That's probably the case for many people, whether they tweet about it or not. Reviewers are human and humans have preconceptions.
Uhh...
Pokemon Red/Blue: 1998
Pokemon Yellow: 1999
Pokemon Gold/Silver: 2000
Pokemon Crystal: 2001
Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire: 2003
Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen: 2004
Pokemon Emerald: 2005
Pokemon Diamond/Pearl: 2007
Pokemon Platinum: 2009
Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver: 2010
Pokemon Black/White: 2011
Pokemon Black/White 2: 2012
Pokemon X/Y: 2013
Mainline or not, that's a lot of pocket monsters.
schwabdizzle
Banned
sigh, Games Journalism:
Why did this guy review it?
I think his problem is that he is looking for a game that is better than Ninja Gaiden Black which he worships.
I am sure you don't...
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Man, I'm just looking for a GoW that was as good as GoW2.
amstradcpc
Member
When he says the same of a Xbox exclusive there won´t be a problem.
Unfortunately its the same guy who thinks Halo 4 is a great game....
Lion Heart
Banned
Four_Chamber
Member
Come on, give it a rest already. The tin-foil hats here are getting ridiculous.
Almost everybody has scored this game a 7-8 range, its clearly not getting the critical acclaim of the mainline GoW games. Play the game, enjoy it, but don't think there's a massive conspiracy to disparage a game that most reviewers agree about.
It isn't?
amstradcpc
Member
Yeah, but that twitter post is classless and distorts his review. He is saying from his comfortable seat, that what a ton of developers have been developing for three years better had no existed. For saying that better shut up. Its a lack of respect.
sigh, Games Journalism:
Why did this guy review it?
He got a point we already had prequels explaining why Kratos is being Kratos I also feel like it not needed although I got all games on my shelf both PSP and PSP PS3 ports.
GhostOfLawlight
Banned
Sad to see that Sony games are still being marked down for being too much of the same.
sigh, Games Journalism:
Why did this guy review it?
Much like woman felt threatened by skinny Oprah winfrey. He feels threatened by Kratos.
T.M. MacReady
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I don't know much about Geis, I had no idea he was supposedly biased towards MS, thats not my issue with the tweet and I dont suspect conspiracy.
I just think its unprofessional to publicly state your preconceived notions about a game you haven't played and then review it. We expect reviewers to have an open mind when they go into it, and I know they're human and thats impossible, but they probably shouldn't be stating that publicly.
Didn't mean to set off controversy with that, just saw it in an old GoW:A thread and thought it was interesting.
I just think its unprofessional to publicly state your preconceived notions about a game you haven't played and then review it. We expect reviewers to have an open mind when they go into it, and I know they're human and thats impossible, but they probably shouldn't be stating that publicly.
Didn't mean to set off controversy with that, just saw it in an old GoW:A thread and thought it was interesting.
I wanted this game. I don't understand why a people and especially professional reviewers would say something doesn't deserve to exist. You can hold that opinion, but I think a lot of press held that opinion about this and Judgment before they even played the game. Press should play games with an open and critical mind. Just because something isn't a numbered release doesn't mean it shouldn't exist.
Yeah, but the other ones got fantastic reviews, so obviously there's a decline in quality here.
Er.. You dont see anyone complain about the score or the reviews from edge, revgames etc right? Aegies is one of the most open console warriors out there so there is nothing wrong with people not paying attention to his reviews.
HollovVpo1nt
Banned
And why shouldn't Halo 4 be a great game, according to you? Halo 4 might have altered or abandoned some core Halo mechanics, but it doesn't make it less than a great game.
Vire
Member
I think it is too?
Anywho, this guy plays past the demo in Ascension
Spoilers ahoy and all that jazz.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIcBicz6ppk
Ridiculous post.
You mean 7-9 range
http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/god-of-war-ascension/critic-reviews?num_items=30
Dont get me wrong though. I have no problem with any reviews of the game. These are opinions. I personally cant wait. This is my favorite series in video games.
-tetsuo-
Unlimited Capacity
He won't ever need to say that about an xbox exclusive.
nelsonroyale
Member
Eh, I think there is probably some fatigue related to the character Kratos himself. He was a complete ass in GoW3. They really need to move on from. SSM are far too talented to confine themselves to one series.
Can't wait to play this game next week. Sure it may not be masterpiece (although visually it definitely will be) but it is a nice little send off for ps3. Bring on PS4.
Can't wait to play this game next week. Sure it may not be masterpiece (although visually it definitely will be) but it is a nice little send off for ps3. Bring on PS4.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
Or a decline in interest. The game could be just as good in terms of quality yet have a weaker subjective impact. Diminishing returns, and all that.
T.M. MacReady
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It is silly. Thats why if you ask why a thread exists on neogaf, you get banned.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
So more of the same and playing it safe? Kind of what I was expecting. Not that it's bad but I don't see how you can innovate with the GoW formula other than bigger and more gruesome.
But making Kratos softer isn't a good thing. 8 hrs isn't bad, same as past games. Multiplayer for this never made sense to me.
I always thought God of War 2 was the best in the series. It was so good that it would've been tough for any sequel to top it...or prequel.
But making Kratos softer isn't a good thing. 8 hrs isn't bad, same as past games. Multiplayer for this never made sense to me.
I always thought God of War 2 was the best in the series. It was so good that it would've been tough for any sequel to top it...or prequel.
nelsonroyale
Member
Well Gears of War judgement may well recieve the same criticism. In fact, I reckon that game will hit the same review band.
yurinka
Member
sigh, Games Journalism:
Why did this guy review it?
Maybe MS sent them more Halo 4 pizzas and extra funding.
I assume it will depend of the size of the Gears Judgement pizza article placed on their site.
protonion
Member
GOW fatigue? WOW! And we have a pretty good mp mode now too.
It's been like forever since the last one. I'm starving for more.
I consider GOWs to be the best games Sony has ever made (along with GT of course). They are a blast to play and everything about them is so iconic.
Sony hear me! Keep Kratos and greek mythology (seriously what are those cries for character change in every gow topic? doesn't happen in any other game). Reboot every now and then and just open the world a bit.
I wish I'd played 8 gows this gen...
It's been like forever since the last one. I'm starving for more.
I consider GOWs to be the best games Sony has ever made (along with GT of course). They are a blast to play and everything about them is so iconic.
Sony hear me! Keep Kratos and greek mythology (seriously what are those cries for character change in every gow topic? doesn't happen in any other game). Reboot every now and then and just open the world a bit.
I wish I'd played 8 gows this gen...
Oh he is a big time MS guy. Thinks Halo 4 is like manna from heaven. Thinks Gears has better shooting mechanics than Vanquish, Thinks MS approach to gaming as revolutionary, believes Sony's os4 strategy was like seeing MS back in 2005, Arguing defiantly about how third parties are not that happy with the PS4 and how Durango has secret sauce etc.. The guy does not hide it or even try to be subtle about it.
I might be the only person that isn't tired of Kratos. I would be okay with them making a change, but the God of War storyline isn't over yet. If you played God of War 3, you would know that.
I agree with a lot of the criticisms Adam Sessler made. I'll have to try the game for myself.
I agree with a lot of the criticisms Adam Sessler made. I'll have to try the game for myself.
Why not? How many halos, gears and forzas did we get this gen alone?
GhostOfLawlight
Banned
Reviewers don't question why a new Halo, Pokemon or FIFA games need to exist. But it happens all the time with Sony games. I guess that's to be expected when you have websites like Polygon reviewing games.
Same generic FPS just like other generic FPS's. point and shoot and move on.. No idea why it exists as well.
Scores are about what I was expecting once I heard about so many reviewers getting stuck and because I'm not expecting it to have the same showstopping level of scale and awe as GoW3. I know I'll probably like the game a lot more than most so it's worth it to me.
I'm also fine with games getting criticized for franchise fatigue, just as long as those same reviewers are consistent about it with other games. It just seems like they pull out their real criticisms on games that they don't feel like they'll get as much backlash for and pull punches with other ones (ex. MoH: Warfighter scores vs Blops 2). It remains to be seen if that happened here.
I'm also fine with games getting criticized for franchise fatigue, just as long as those same reviewers are consistent about it with other games. It just seems like they pull out their real criticisms on games that they don't feel like they'll get as much backlash for and pull punches with other ones (ex. MoH: Warfighter scores vs Blops 2). It remains to be seen if that happened here.
Its just seem like a lazy attack.
SirIgbyCeaser
Banned
The lack of 3d support from this title is upsetting. It gives me the feeling the title was made by a new team of youngings at Santa Monica... If I were sony I'd contract cory balrog back. Get back some grade A development from the studio.
Also really.. you announce 3d support and remove it. This is not the delivery I expected from a dev powerhouse.
Also really.. you announce 3d support and remove it. This is not the delivery I expected from a dev powerhouse.
you are just a hater, you know very well that everyone loves pizza...especially one with MS jizz aka secret sauce