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Edge #305/May - Rime (Also Persona 5 review)
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EvilRedEye
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I've always had the impression that whoever Edge farms their JRPG reviews out to doesn't have much enthusiasm for them, not from the scores but from the text. Compounded with what are often very limited word counts, I'd say Edge's JRPG reviews are some of the least useful out there.
GinoFelino
Member
Ha okay, I thought the post was out of character. Yeah I'm curious to know what they think of it. Same for Nier.
They enjoy innovation in story or gameplay. If a JRPG has either or both, it'll be received warmly. Has nothing to do with the genre itself.
They've given another Ubisoft game an 8 in the same issue..
It will be interesting to see what Edge has to say about Persona 5. I think it is a much better designed game than Persona 4, not to mention it looks and sounds absolutely stunning. It is defintely one of the best role-playing games I've ever played, but I can see some people justifiably complain about some of the plot points like
. I also thought the battle system in #FE (Edge gave it a 7) is better overall, so I can see someone not being fully satisfied with P5 battles after playing #FE.
gay panic jokes and heavy handed fanservice
Different people like different things or might even like the same things you like just more or less than you like them.
Their reviews are often times quite different from the rest of the review scores. Remember this WRPG review scores from EDGE on a thread few years ago?
I am not saying their reviews are wrong or bad, but simply their reviews shouldn't be used to predict what P5's metacritic score will end up.
GravityInsanity
Member
That Ghost Recon: Wildlands review...
Different people have different opinions on different games. Shocking. The only joke is your post.
On reading the review of Persona 5.
I think it comes down to it just not being different enough from the previous Persona games. (They also mention the share function is not working on PS4 but I don't think that affected the score)
Which is fair, I thought that might be the case before I started reading the review.
I think it comes down to it just not being different enough from the previous Persona games. (They also mention the share function is not working on PS4 but I don't think that affected the score)
Which is fair, I thought that might be the case before I started reading the review.
Vital Tundra
Member
An 8 for Persona of all things is great. Let's not act like Persona is some world wide brand of amazingness. P4 has asscombat and dungeons, I doubt they completely fixed these issues in 5. It's not a perfect franchise.
Visualante2
Member
They open arguing that Persona 5's weakness is familiarity and close saying it is "simply put, cool". The format of a school year means it lacks surprise. The changes to dungeons from Persona 4 to 5 may have already been seen in Tokyo Mirage Sessions. While there is a change in pace to the dungeons because of stealth and dialogue in battle, its strength remains in the social simulator and side activities.
"A creeping subtext about the importance of a stable family life [...] is less succesful, making a stuffily old-fashioned point about the nuclear family that seems at odds with the game's attempt to celebrate rather than demean."
"A creeping subtext about the importance of a stable family life [...] is less succesful, making a stuffily old-fashioned point about the nuclear family that seems at odds with the game's attempt to celebrate rather than demean."
I don't agree with those scores, Nier and Persona 5 are way underrated, 9 would be the least those games deserve but I guess we can forget Persona 5 being a 95% title over at MC already :/
You sir, are crazy, comparing 5-hour Snipperclips with 150-hour Persona 5. It will reach at least a 90 on Meta, just wait and see.
You sir, are crazy, comparing 5-hour Snipperclips with 150-hour Persona 5. It will reach at least a 90 on Meta, just wait and see.
This kinda sounds fair.
Still hyped for P5 - even if its "just" the same ole P3/P4 template. First HD Persona after all.
It is, not reaching a 95 means it will yet again not get the attention it deserves and stay in its niche, even though it's most likely one of the best games of this whole generation.
Darkstorne
Member
That Ghost Recon: Wildlands review...
It must be a tough game to review though. This video highlights the problem perfectly imo. An undeniably broken and bug ridden game, with quest designs universally hated (escort someone? Yay...) and without even fleshing out those quests with rich characters or writing to make up for it. Bad quests, with broken AI.
But at the same time, LOOK HOW MUCH FUN THESE GUYS ARE HAVING =D And that's the part Wildlands nails. It gives players a really rich toolset of options and mechanics to play around with to create their own fun, because the core game itself certainly isn't going to provide any. But how do you review that? It's like you need two separate reviews: one for people who plan to play with friends, and another for those who plan to play solo.
Come on.
pixellated_man
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Witcher 3 got an 8 from Edge. Over 90 on Metacritic.
Same will probably be the case for Persona 5.
An 8 from Edge is a great score. People whining must be unfamiliar with the publication.
Same will probably be the case for Persona 5.
An 8 from Edge is a great score. People whining must be unfamiliar with the publication.
Is this real life
Get a grip.
Somehow missed that, blasphemy!
Magic Mushroom
Member
Well, Dark Souls is their number one game of all time, so there's that.
Yeah. They must have thought For Honor is a good game and Ghost Recon isn't, but people still push the publisher bias agenda.
Dark Cloud
Member
Why does it have to be different? I don't want different and I'm glad Persona 5 is the same. That's what makes the series so damn amazing to me.
Visualante2
Member
It just sounds like they had a real good time with the co-op. The music was repetitive or annoying and some of the party games missed the mark. Basketball and air hockey were highlights of the party games.
They're not saying it has to be different. They're saying that the game struggles to surprise you because it sticks rigidly to a familiar format.
FlutterPuffs
Member
Let's be real. Even with a 95 it wont still be as popular as you hope.
That will come in increments. Maybe during P6.
Dark Souls is a very "different" type of RPG though. Seems like they like unique games the most, might also be a reason why they gave a game like Skyward Sword a 10.
You're most likely right, I'm starting to calm down a little, but only a little!
It doesn't have to be, but if some people wanted something new innovative, then they'll be disappointed.
Not everyone wants the same things.
It could score a perfect 100 and it would still be a very niche title. The very nature of the Persona games ensures that it's not breaking into the mainstream anytime soon.
So this is a false premise. This is still a game for fans of the Persona formula, and seemingly a very good one at that.
Dragon Quest VII and Final Fantasy VII prove it !
Magic Mushroom
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Cover. Thanks to RLLMUK forum.
Mohonky
Member
Ah yes' the old 'I game on Y, if people on system X can also enjoy the game, it ecomes detrimental to my enjoyment'
See also, FF and DMC
LordOcidax
Member
Persona 5 - 8
plasmawave
Banned
It's more like "Sony isn't going to let go a game for no reason" kinda thing.
Thanks for the summary. Like the game, and love my Switch, but just a couple years ago and it's a solid Edge 7.
That's cool that you are glad that it's more of the same but it's also fine if someone likes a game a lot but also wishes that there were some innovations.
Indeed, can still reach high 8 or a low 9 though.
Wildlands score though... not that Ubi cares game sells like crack.
Magic Mushroom
Member
Instead of just moaning about a score you could also read the review in which they no doubt explain their reasoning for said score.
Scores are meaningless without context.
NeoRaider
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Cover. Thanks to RLLMUK forum.
That's really interesting cover. I like it a lot, nice art.