Author Topic: First Twilight Princess Review (Read 43964 times)

Jin-X · « **Reply #100 on:** November 17, 2006, 01:50:09 PM »

Thanks for the spoiler warning, what a bunch of a$$holes ruining the end/near end. Gamespot has just killed their credibility, at a time where everybody is giving the game perfect or near perfect scores they give it an 8.8.

Gamerankings

Notice they have 9 reviews on record, 4 perfect scores, 4 in the 90s and only Gamespot's in the 80s.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #101 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:17:56 PM »

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Originally posted by: Artimus
Well, stop being amazed. Looks like it isn't IGN who'll win the hate of all:

"8.8
Gameplay    8
Graphics    9
Sound    7
Value    9
Tilt    10

Twilight Princess contains the same expertly designed puzzles and time-tested gameplay that you've come to expect from the series, though parts of its presentation feel stuck in the past.
The Good: Compelling characters and story; outstanding world and puzzle design; longer than most action adventure games; terrific graphics, from an artistic perspective.
The Bad: Wii-specific elements feel tacked on; graphics and sound sometimes go from nostalgic to dated."

THIS ladies and gents, is why GameSpot sucks. The reviewer feels the game is worthy of a 10, but it only gets an 8.8. Why? Because the sound is weak. Say what you want about IGN, but they're not as stupid as GameSpot. Nowhere close. Not to mention GameSpot has the worst designed website in history.

I like how they say the controls are tacked on yet the majority of reviewers say it is implemented quite well. And what is with graphics going from nostalgia to dated? That makes no sense whatsoever.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #102 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:25:37 PM »

gamespot.com is now blocked in my HOSTS file

Jin-X · « **Reply #103 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:28:04 PM »

IGN review up:

IGN review

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8.0    Presentation
A truly epic new Zelda complete with a compelling, darker storyline, enhanced controls, and brand new gameplay mechanics. Lack of voice acting and orchestrated music are unfortunate.
8.5    Graphics
An absolutely gorgeous GameCube game. An enormous, detailed world brought to life via beautiful art. But Wii is still capable of much more, as the adventure's sometimes-blurry textures prove.
8.0    Sound
Again, where's the orchestrated music? Come on, Nintendo. Everything else is great, from the moody sound effects to the atmospheric MIDI compositions.
9.5    Gameplay
Superb. The tried-and-true Zelda gameplay mechanics are taken to new heights with the Wii remote and nunchuk. Overworld and temple designs are stellar. Classic Zelda reborn for a new generation.
9.5    Lasting Appeal
It'll keep you busy for at least 50 hours and you could spend double that in Nintendo's new Hyrule. So much to do and see that you'll be busy for weeks, if not months.

Kairon · « **Reply #104 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:34:01 PM »

You don't want to spoil the score IGN gave it overall?

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Mario · « **Reply #105 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:37:28 PM »

If "the best Zelda game ever" only gets 9.5, what can possibly beat it? 9.5 is basically IGNs new peak score. Why bother having a 10?

Artimus · « **Reply #106 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:37:32 PM »

9.5 overall at IGN.

See, that's why you don't average. Sounds to me like Matt was very fair. I don't care about voice acting but he's right about orchestrated music (surely they're not afraid of not macking back the costs?). And hey, Nintendo has said they didn't improve the graphics from the GCN and the Wii is more powerful, 8.5 is pretty good for that.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #107 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:37:47 PM »

It got 9.5, I still fail to see why it didn't get a 10? So what if some of the textures are blurry, or if it doesn't have orchestrated music? Or those things that huge of a deal? Not to mention the fact he complained about lack of voices which I hope STAYS that way.

Jin-X · « **Reply #108 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:39:38 PM »

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Originally posted by: Kairon
You don't want to spoil the score IGN gave it overall?

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Oops, my bad, it was a hasty cut and paste job.

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #109 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:40:40 PM »

Actually I did see the review of Jade Empire on Xbox got a 9.9 from IGN now that review was hillarious.

Kairon · « **Reply #110 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:41:23 PM »

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Originally posted by: VGrevolution
It got 9.5, I still fail to see why it didn't get a 10? So what if some of the textures are blurry, or if it doesn't have orchestrated music? Or those things that huge of a deal? Not to mention the fact he complained about lack of voices which I hope STAYS that way.

They need SOME space for the next Zelda game, or Mario game, I mean... C'MON!

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Artimus · « **Reply #111 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:44:17 PM »

I think you'll find Matt makes his overall ranking as inclusive of each factor as possible. He takes is VERY seriously, don't doubt that. He's trying to include all the factors as reasonably as possible.

Kairon · « **Reply #112 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:46:03 PM »

I think the IGN review has a slight background story spoiler in the last paragrah of the first page, but I'm not sure since I'm too scared to find out.

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #113 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:46:06 PM »

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Originally posted by: Artimus
I think you'll find Matt makes his overall ranking as inclusive of each factor as possible. He takes is VERY seriously, don't doubt that. He's trying to include all the factors as reasonably as possible.

Well it is alot more fair than the crappy Gamespot review, I guess my problem is that Resistance got a 9.1 or something, so you are telling me that TP is only .4 pts better than Resistance

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #114 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:49:03 PM »

Review scores don't cross, platforms (ideally).

If Resistance is ps3's 9.1, it's a weak 9.1, and TP's 9.5 is on a much higher strata.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #115 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:51:10 PM »

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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Review scores don't cross, platforms (ideally).

If Resistance is ps3's 9.1, it's a weak 9.1, and TP's 9.5 is on a much higher strata.

Well I guess that makes sense, I just hate to see TP take a hit on Gamerankings and drop below games it shouldn't be dropping below. Not like it really matters, but it is the thought that counts LOL.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #116 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:52:25 PM »

That's cuz Gamerankings is a completely flawed idea like moldy 2-week old rice.

Artimus · « **Reply #117 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:55:23 PM »

You can't blanket IGN reviews. At best you can across a single section, but not platforms. I doubt Matt would've given it 9.1 (and it's already down to 88.5 on GR).

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #118 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:59:19 PM »

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Originally posted by: Artimus
You can't blanket IGN reviews. At best you can across a single section, but not platforms. I doubt Matt would've given it 9.1 (and it's already down to 88.5 on GR).

It was kind of funny while waiting at Best Buy for a PS3, this Sony rep was bragging about how good of scores Resistance was getting, mainly because that was about the only game he could think of lol.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #119 on:** November 17, 2006, 03:00:17 PM »

SixthAngel · « **Reply #120 on:** November 17, 2006, 03:00:51 PM »

The IGN review seemed very fair. I liked how he was sure to tell me in the beginning that there would be no spoilers to follow so I knew it was safe to read. It really is safe Kairon, read and enjoy.

Crimm · « **Reply #121 on:** November 17, 2006, 03:01:41 PM »

I agree with IGN on the music. Nintendo really needs to get into orchestrating their music. I can understand size limitations of a GC disk (since it was a GC game), but all Wii games that get the Zelda budget should be orchestrated from this moment forward.

Jin-X · « **Reply #122 on:** November 17, 2006, 03:03:15 PM »

It may be somewhat flawed, but if somebody asks why did it get an 8.8 from Gamespot (like I know will happen to me), I can just give them the link I posted and it will be pretty easy to realize that it's because Gamespot is retarded.

Artimus · « **Reply #123 on:** November 17, 2006, 03:04:57 PM »

It's because Gamespot averages the individual scores. So sound and Gameplay are equal.

Jin-X · « **Reply #124 on:** November 17, 2006, 03:06:29 PM »

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Originally posted by: Artimus
It's because Gamespot averages the individual scores. So sound and Gameplay are equal.

Like I said...

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Author Topic: First Twilight Princess Review (Read 43964 times)