Author Topic: First Famitsu PS3 Reviews (Read 8719 times)

vudu · « **on:** October 31, 2006, 09:35:50 AM »

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PS3 - Ridge Racer 7 (Namco Bandai Games) - 9/9/9/9 (36/40)
PS3 - Resistance: Fall of Man (Insomniac) - 9/8/8/8 (33/40)
PS3 - Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire (Namco Bandai Games) - 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
PS3 - Genji: Days of the Blade (Sony) - 7/7/7/8 (29/40)
PS3 - Sega Golfclub Featuring Miyazato Family (Sega - 7/7/7/7 (28/40)

Overall, pretty good scores, considering.

Ridge Racer scored really well, but that's not too surprising. Honestly, I've never figured out why so many people like the series.

I'm surprised Resistance scored so high considering Japan's typical distaste for the FPS genre.

Sad to see the giant crab couldn't save Genji from utter mediocrity.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2006, 09:43:55 AM »

Yeah, I thought the same thing about Resistance, bit of a surprise there. The greatest system that nobody can find?

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2006, 09:55:56 AM »

If Famitsu's scores were grounded in either logic or reason then I might be willing to give their opinions credence.

However, since, in their furry little brains, it's somehow perfectly logical that a good story can make up for an asstacular interface to the point where a game can earn a perfect score with said sh*tty interface, then their opinions are and will continue to be 100% irrelevant.

In other words, giant crabs may yet save the day.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2006, 10:01:49 AM »

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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
If Famitsu's scores were grounded in either logic or reason then I might be willing to give their opinions credence.

However, since, in their furry little brains, it's somehow perfectly logical that a good story can make up for an asstacular interface to the point where a game can earn a perfect score with said sh*tty interface, then their opinions are and will continue to be 100% irrelevant.

COMPELLING ARGUMENT, SIR.

Famitsu's only good for dvds with previews of upcoming DOA boobs.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2006, 11:14:31 AM »

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Linky.
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PS3 - Ridge Racer 7 (Namco Bandai Games) - 9/9/9/9 (36/40)
PS3 - Resistance: Fall of Man (Insomniac) - 9/8/8/8 (33/40)
PS3 - Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire (Namco Bandai Games) - 8/8/8/8 (32/40)
PS3 - Genji: Days of the Blade (Sony) - 7/7/7/8 (29/40)
PS3 - Sega Golfclub Featuring Miyazato Family (Sega - 7/7/7/7 (28/40)
Overall, pretty good scores, considering.

Ridge Racer scored really well, but that's not too surprising. Honestly, I've never figured out why so many people like the series.

I'm surprised Resistance scored so high considering Japan's typical distaste for the FPS genre.

Sad to see the giant crab couldn't save Genji from utter mediocrity.

Blah, talk about a Generic lineup, a FPS, racing game, and mech game. I'm not too surprised by the score for Resistance I figured it would get decent reviews even if it is uninspired, but is "cool". Ridge Racer all 9s? Has that series made any innovations at all? And Genji, isn't that the one with giant crabs?

Pryopizm · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2006, 12:11:54 PM »

And this is why I will wait til next year for mine.

Mario · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2006, 02:13:23 PM »

Interesting to see Sony pushing RR7 the most. Does anyone still play Ridge Racer?

vudu · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2006, 02:15:16 PM »

Just Kaz. And anyone who bought a PSP at launch.

Artimus · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2006, 02:22:58 PM »

Ehhh, total BS. Half those marks are probably just because the games pretty.

wandering · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2006, 02:26:25 PM »

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Interesting to see Sony pushing RR7 the most. Does anyone still play Ridge Racer?

Your theory that Famitsu is paid for their scores might hold water if it weren't for the fact that Famitsu has only given perfect 10s to games that are as every bit as good, if not better than, Ocarina of Time.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2006, 05:00:15 PM »

Launch games of new systems are usually given pretty high scores. Specially if they are technical achievements over what is possible last generation. It is like the reviewers get stunned and amazed by the new flashy graphics and possibilities of the system and forget to review the games for content.

I think story can do this to a game as well. Several people have forgive poor game design, or games that just aren't fun to play because they felt the story was awesome and merited the experience. I laugh because often times the stories are subpar stories even compared to television dramas...and we herald them as great.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #11 on:** October 31, 2006, 05:33:06 PM »

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Originally posted by: wandering if it weren't for the fact that Famitsu has only given perfect 10s to games that are as every bit as good, if not better than, Ocarina of Time.

Like Nintendogs, the game that ends in 6 hours and FF12, with such a shoddy interface that it could be played with a NES controller because they'd rather have you open a menu to do everything, including attack, and just leave the buttons unmapped.

The OoT score was a fluke, as far as I'm concerned.

wandering · « **Reply #12 on:** November 02, 2006, 04:22:48 PM »

I was perhaps being somewhat sarcastic.

Only somewhat because Nintendogs totally deserved that 40/40.

Shecky · « **Reply #13 on:** November 02, 2006, 04:44:14 PM »

Everyone I know that has both a real dog and Nintendogs has said that they did a really good job with the dog's "behavior" and that the programs "had to know dogs". The smarts to make that all happen are deserving of high marks.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #14 on:** November 03, 2006, 05:49:44 AM »

I'm willing to believe these games deserve decent scores. Maybe they're slightly overrated due to the newness of the console or whatever, but I'm not going to search for ways to disbelieve these scores just so I can feel good about disliking PS3. Ultimately there are plenty of reasons to not buy a PS3 even if the games are actually really good.

Djunknown · « **Reply #15 on:** November 03, 2006, 02:59:26 PM »

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If Famitsu's scores were grounded in either logic or reason then I might be willing to give their opinions credence.

So when the first batch of Wii reviews come around and if they're particulary high, we can safely ignore it . Japan's most premier gaming magazine has no idea what they're reviewing

Ridge Racer 6 was excellent on the 360. Ridge Race seems akin to the Mega Man series, they just keep coming out... Can't wait to try part 7 with stolentilt controls.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #16 on:** November 03, 2006, 03:06:28 PM »

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Originally posted by: Djunknown So when the first batch of Wii reviews come around and if they're particulary high, we can safely ignore it . Japan's most premier gaming magazine has no idea what they're reviewing

Abso-f*cking-lutely.

I don't care if Famitsu gave a perfect score to Excitetruck: I'd still only rent it through Gamefly (and I was going to do that anyway).

Sorry, but they hand out perfect scores to games which I feel do NOT deserve them.

Let me put it this way: after playing Nintendogs after seeing Famitsu's perfect score for the game, I was shocked when I found out how little replay value the game has after you've powerleveled one dog through all the tournaments.

It was a good game, but far, far too short to warrant a perfect score.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 03, 2006, 03:14:07 PM »

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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
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Originally posted by: Djunknown So when the first batch of Wii reviews come around and if they're particulary high, we can safely ignore it . Japan's most premier gaming magazine has no idea what they're reviewing

Abso-f*cking-lutely.

I don't care if Famitsu gave a perfect score to Excitetruck: I'd still only rent it through Gamefly (and I was going to do that anyway).

Sorry, but they hand out perfect scores to games which I feel do NOT deserve them.

Let me put it this way: after playing Nintendogs after seeing Famitsu's perfect score for the game, I was shocked when I found out how little replay value the game has after you've powerleveled one dog through all the tournaments.

It was a good game, but far, far too short to warrant a perfect score.

I would give the game an 8, though.

There's no denying that the whole design of the game, the voice recognition system (in some parts), the touch screen elements, the graphics and presentation of the game were all REALLY good and pretty much re-defined the pet simulator. However, I do agree that they could've done more with the gameplay. The bark mode should've been more than just a meeting. They could've designed some multiplayer mini games in the very least...

The game loses a lot of points in the replayability area. Had the game featured a deeper replay value it would gotten a 9 in my book.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #18 on:** November 03, 2006, 03:54:04 PM »

Don't worry everyone, I'll be here to satisfy your reviewing hunger.

Kairon · « **Reply #19 on:** November 03, 2006, 05:28:47 PM »

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Let me put it this way: after playing Nintendogs after seeing Famitsu's perfect score for the game, I was shocked when I found out how little replay value the game has after you've powerleveled one dog through all the tournaments.

You... powerleveled Nintendogs?!?!

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Shecky · « **Reply #20 on:** November 03, 2006, 05:45:31 PM »

Yeah, I think he missed the point, having "fun" with the virtural pet

I never liked the controls in Ridge Racer, never felt like you actually steered from the front of the car (more like the car pivots from the center). It's supposedly a fundimental of the game though (although I swear I don't remember their early playstation games being as bad as it is now). I'd never give the game a good score. The games intent and my expectations are offline. The same applies to you and Nintendogs in a way. If you were trying to power level a Nintendog, then your weren't in line with the developers goal and intent. Neither of these makes the game underserving of a high score, as both can be excellent.

Also, never put much weight into these numbers any ways. Think of a 10 as a 9 and be done with it.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #21 on:** November 04, 2006, 04:41:39 AM »

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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
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Originally posted by: Djunknown So when the first batch of Wii reviews come around and if they're particulary high, we can safely ignore it . Japan's most premier gaming magazine has no idea what they're reviewing

Abso-f*cking-lutely.

I don't care if Famitsu gave a perfect score to Excitetruck: I'd still only rent it through Gamefly (and I was going to do that anyway).

Sorry, but they hand out perfect scores to games which I feel do NOT deserve them.

Let me put it this way: after playing Nintendogs after seeing Famitsu's perfect score for the game, I was shocked when I found out how little replay value the game has after you've powerleveled one dog through all the tournaments.

It was a good game, but far, far too short to warrant a perfect score.

Excite Truck is surprisingly deeper than you would think and is completely engaging. I would think you may change your mind after playing it.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 04, 2006, 07:04:14 AM »

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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
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Originally posted by: Djunknown So when the first batch of Wii reviews come around and if they're particulary high, we can safely ignore it . Japan's most premier gaming magazine has no idea what they're reviewing

Abso-f*cking-lutely.

I don't care if Famitsu gave a perfect score to Excitetruck: I'd still only rent it through Gamefly (and I was going to do that anyway).

Sorry, but they hand out perfect scores to games which I feel do NOT deserve them.

Let me put it this way: after playing Nintendogs after seeing Famitsu's perfect score for the game, I was shocked when I found out how little replay value the game has after you've powerleveled one dog through all the tournaments.

It was a good game, but far, far too short to warrant a perfect score.

Excite Truck is surprisingly deeper than you would think and is completely engaging. I would think you may change your mind after playing it.

His main issue is that the game is ONLY 2 player instead of 4. From what I understand SB is a big multiplayer game fan and thus having a game which only supports 2 player is disappointing to him.

As for Nintendogs, what he means is that once you win all the cups, get all the money, unlock all the puppies and get the extra bells and whistle all you are left to do is to keep caring for your puppy till you grow bored with it.

This was Nintendog's biggest issue, a lack of replayability value beyond the basic caring and nurturing of your puppy.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #23 on:** November 04, 2006, 08:04:15 AM »

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Originally posted by: Kairon You... powerleveled Nintendogs?!?!

Yes, sir, I did.

I had a toy doberman named Link, a shiba inu named Zelda, and a pug named Ganon.

Link was my first dog, and I had him trouncing all of the tournaments in about a week and taking insanely long walks.

After Link peaked in everything, what else was there to do? Level more dogs so I can slowly earn trainer points to unlock...MORE dogs? Meh, they could have easily done some things to ensure that you would spend a great deal longer with REAL gameplay rather than trying to earn these silly points.

It was a good game, and while I would give it an 8 or a 9, there's no way in HELL I would drop a 10 on it. A perfect score for a PERFECT game, a game I just can't find anything wrong with, and Nintendogs and FF12 do not fall into that category, hence why I'll never give credence to Famitsu's reviews.

As for Excite Truck, considering that they're loading it into the Wiiosks, it'll be the first Wii game I play so I may buy it yet.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #24 on:** November 04, 2006, 12:16:27 PM »

Do any of you know how exactly Famitsu comes up with their ratings? Like do they give 10s or something to a game that is the best of its genre? If so I can understand why Nintendogs got a perfect 10 because it advanced Virtual Pet simulations considerably.

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Author Topic: First Famitsu PS3 Reviews (Read 8719 times)