Author Topic: PS3's Killer App Gets A 7.0 (decent) From IGN (Read 33455 times)

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #25 on:** August 26, 2007, 11:19:47 AM »

The difference is that 3rd parties are still trying to give the PS3 chance after chance, no matter what flops, while they were already writing the GC off just months after release...And the PS3 is doing WORSE than GC started off...That's not really fair, no?

Developing on "the most powerful console" also didn't stop Squenix from developing almost exclusively for the PS2...These games sold well on PS2, so why wouldn't they sell on a system that's clearly more powerful if it has the most striking marketshare? The Final Fantasy series doesn't sell because of the graphics (which are pretty horrid), they sell because they have a rabid fanbase...

Kairon · « **Reply #26 on:** August 26, 2007, 11:26:27 AM »

This is such an exciting generation!

Sir_Stabbalot · « **Reply #27 on:** August 26, 2007, 11:51:57 AM »

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This is such an exciting generation!

It is. Who could have seen Sony failing so horribly and Nintendo with more consoles sold then Microsoft?

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #28 on:** August 26, 2007, 12:08:31 PM »

Well I knew there was going to be problems for Heavenly Sword when IGN made statements like "Well if you bought it only for the graphics and artstyle it would be worth it". Not to mention the demo was terrible and super generic.

Arbok · « **Reply #29 on:** August 26, 2007, 12:18:14 PM »

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Well I knew there was going to be problems for Heavenly Sword when IGN made statements like "Well if you bought it only for the graphics and artstyle it would be worth it".

Did they really say that? If so, that's just awesome...

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #30 on:** August 26, 2007, 12:22:08 PM »

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Well I knew there was going to be problems for Heavenly Sword when IGN made statements like "Well if you bought it only for the graphics and artstyle it would be worth it".

Did they really say that? If so, that's just awesome...

Haha, well for your amusement this is exactly what they said.

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Although I am well aware that solid gameplay is absolutely critical for making this a good game, I would buy it just for the cutscenes. Serkis clearly poured some artistic energy into the directorial elements of Heavenly Sword, and the story of Nariko and her dying clan could become one of the better-told stories in recent videogame history.

UncleBob · « **Reply #31 on:** August 26, 2007, 12:32:07 PM »

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The difference is that 3rd parties are still trying to give the PS3 chance after chance, no matter what flops, while they were already writing the GC off just months after release...And the PS3 is doing WORSE than GC started off...That's not really fair, no?

To be fair though, they jumped ship on the GCN *after* it started sinking knowing that the last Nintendo-built ship sank like a stone (N64)... The last Sony-built ship did pretty well, I assume you'll agree...

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #32 on:** August 26, 2007, 12:46:51 PM »

My point was that the GC ship sank BECAUSE of the efforts of 3rd parties bailing out...

Arbok · « **Reply #33 on:** August 26, 2007, 12:50:00 PM »

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Although I am well aware that solid gameplay is absolutely critical for making this a good game, I would buy it just for the cutscenes.

That comment right there is just priceless...

Ceric · « **Reply #34 on:** August 26, 2007, 02:27:25 PM »

I would watch an anime or graphic novel, think Hellboy like, that tells the Heavenly Sword story. I don't know about playing the game for it. Though I do think its funny that an IGN 7 is around an NWR 5.

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5.0 - Games that are awarded this score are considered mediocre, where the bad qualities and good qualities of a title cancel each other out. This is also the threshold that separates games worth playing from games not worth playing. The further below 5.0 a game is scored, the worse it is; the higher above 5.0, the better it is.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #35 on:** August 26, 2007, 08:22:55 PM »

A mere listing of the good and bad may not be enough to express the exact quality of the game. Bad elements may be neglectable issues or complete game killers. Though it does sound like they wanted to be lenient on the game because of the hype.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #36 on:** August 26, 2007, 08:24:33 PM »

I think Heavenly Sword suffers from what I like to call "Coolitis" a syndrome where the developers try to make the game cool and forget to actually make it a complete gaming experience.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #37 on:** August 27, 2007, 05:31:02 AM »

But it has a strong female lead in a non-gender biased role! That makes it worth buying, right?

that Baby guy · « **Reply #38 on:** August 27, 2007, 05:46:58 AM »

Pale, for the record, LBP started looking intriguing, then it just looked like a stupid game based on customizing levels and characters. I don't look forward to LBP, because I know that no matter what, LoZ:FSA was a better game that already fleshed out the gameplay concept. I couldn't care less about customization in the big picture. I wasn't raised on Barbie dolls. I'm not a girl.

Pale · « **Reply #39 on:** August 27, 2007, 06:00:50 AM »

I'm confused... did you just call me a girl?

Anyway, I'm convinced that if LBP delivers what they are promising, it will creat a new genre of video games and greatly change the industry. I wish Nintendo would have secured that idea.

Caliban · « **Reply #40 on:** August 27, 2007, 06:51:12 AM »

LBP looks promising, but the only thing I like about it until now is the same music they always use for it, hopefully the soundtrack is just as great.
The idea that you can create your own levels is great, but it is not mass-marketable, character customization on the other hand is cool and I think it is something that people are going to spend more time on than building levels, however there will be those that will really want to build levels and for those that don't have a mindset to build things are going to have their lives made easier because of the former...but that's just my speculation.

The first moment I watched some footage for HS I didn't think it was anything special, even from the final build footage, it probably deserves the 7.
Warhawk looks like fun, but I'm not too keen on the terrestrial gameplay, dogfighting is where it's at for me.
Lair...I think it's going to get a 7 too.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #41 on:** August 27, 2007, 07:50:46 AM »

Wait, while I think LBP is neat, I don't think it is revolutionary. Heck all it is, is a game from a 2D perspective that lets you customize and build a level.

Kairon · « **Reply #42 on:** August 27, 2007, 08:11:01 AM »

Sometimes the simple pleasures are the best.

Pale · « **Reply #43 on:** August 27, 2007, 08:28:14 AM »

GP, it's how they claim they are letting people customize. It has to potential to continue to release new "games" from within it's fanbase.

Again, this is if they deliver on what they are promising, but it's basically a self-sustaining mod community with little to no barriers of entry.

ryancoke · « **Reply #44 on:** August 27, 2007, 11:34:35 AM »

It's too bad that it didn't turn out better. I'll still rent it, but it goes to show that just because a game looks fantastic doesn't mean it will be great. I bet it will still sell well though and hopefully spawn a much better sequel.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #45 on:** August 27, 2007, 11:36:01 AM »

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GP, it's how they claim they are letting people customize. It has to potential to continue to release new "games" from within it's fanbase.

Again, this is if they deliver on what they are promising, but it's basically a self-sustaining mod community with little to no barriers of entry.

I wonder how the game will catch on, the Sony fan base isn't know for more casual games like LBP, it could easily die shortly after release.

UERD · « **Reply #46 on:** August 27, 2007, 11:57:34 AM »

It looks like a more interesting version of Second Life, which admittedly isn't saying very much. And to be honest, the creation tools don't look all that interesting.

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I wish Nintendo would have secured that idea.

It seems like they actually tried.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #47 on:** August 27, 2007, 06:59:23 PM »

I had a game where I could make my own levels for the freaking C64.

Again, this is if they deliver on what they are promising, but it's basically a self-sustaining mod community with little to no barriers of entry.

Not like we didn't see that before. If you want to buy a PS3 over a staple feature of PC games...

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #48 on:** August 27, 2007, 07:02:25 PM »

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I had a game where I could make my own levels for the freaking C64.

Again, this is if they deliver on what they are promising, but it's basically a self-sustaining mod community with little to no barriers of entry.

Not like we didn't see that before. If you want to buy a PS3 over a staple feature of PC games...

OUch, KDR may be harsh there but he is right, us PC gamers have been experiencing stuff like this for awhile.

Kairon · « **Reply #49 on:** August 27, 2007, 08:13:24 PM »

Something PC users have had forever?

Well then, I think that LBP is hoping to be the next Halo then.

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