I was very sceptical of the 5 Edge score for Final Fantasy 13 when I first heard of it, since I couldn't believe that it was as good as Dragon Age: Origins. Now that I have played it and come to appreciate one of the best battle systems in a RPG ever I think it actually may be!
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EDGE Magazine - Issue 213 Scores
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WrikaWrek said:
They often (not always) do in games. They can give them the extra layer of polish that makes makes certain elements that much more inviting. I.e, controls, cinematics, cut scenes, battle systems, effects, weapon/vehicle/world/character designs and diversity etc. Most of which are still top pedigree attributes to this latest Final Fantasy despite the other really poor design decisions/changes made.
itsinmyveins
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eznark said:
No no no, he uses the whole girth of the scale.
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it is pretty damn good (the battle system, that is).Durante said:
I wish there was a 'wait' option, though. I'd love the be able to just get my bearings mid-way through a big encounter and work out who's buffed/debuffed and all that.
I mean, I can see why, mechanically, a wait option would take some of the tension out of the battles, but a boy can dream.
lorddarkflare
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Durante said:
:lol
I almost always disagree with Edge's scores, but those two are on the money sadly
McBradders
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obonicus said:
The fuck is this shit?
I understand why you'd want that (I've wished for it myself in some battles) but it would destroy the momentum of the battles, which is one of the most appealing things about it. Also the fact that it matters greatly not just which decisions you make, but also the timing of when you make them.Rez said:
Hydrargyrus
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If, at least, the paper was soft and smooth...
That's like saying Canadian is a kind of American - what is this I don't even.....obonicus said:
As for the scores; I don't see anything too wild, but I've only played the demos of a few of these games so things may change dramatically. Still; I'll be picking up Edge next time I'm in town for the actual text behind the numbers
itsinmyveins
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Kosma said:
This post reminded me that I needed to pick up the latest GamesTM just to check that Alan Wake article out. So I did. I'm not a huge fan of the magazine but I suppose it's alright. I open it up and the first thing I see is a quote in the Heavy Rain review; "Heavy Rain, like that first love, shows us just what we were really missing". All I can think is what the fuck?
lorddarkflare
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Dynoro said:
This is quite possibly one of the worst examples you could have used.
Hydrargyrus
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Dabanton said:
Yeah, I like to live high! :lol
One thing, it's me or are you taking a critic to a magazine as a personal attack?
No need to insult...
McBradders
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onken said:
You do not joke about such matters!
"EDGE gave X games X in score?"
EDGE isn't one person (this applies to almost all game mags), it's a magazine with a whole slew of different writers and sometimes they hire freelance. And why does it matter if the game you like got a "low" score? That score won't change what you feel about the game.
But hey, I hate game review scores. I feel the same way about movie reviews. 80% can say that a movies sucks but I will still see it and get some enjoyments out of it.
EDGE isn't one person (this applies to almost all game mags), it's a magazine with a whole slew of different writers and sometimes they hire freelance. And why does it matter if the game you like got a "low" score? That score won't change what you feel about the game.
But hey, I hate game review scores. I feel the same way about movie reviews. 80% can say that a movies sucks but I will still see it and get some enjoyments out of it.
I think they reviewed the Xbox 360 version. The visuals and the controls aren't as smooth as the PC games'. The different control scheme also makes the game play differently.panda21 said:
terrdactycalsrock
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all of those scores look reasonable and im espically happy to see yakuza 3 get a nice score
Edges reviews scores are explained in every issue and have been from day 1, they are as below.
1=1
2=2
3=3
4=4
5=5
6=6
7=7
8=8
9=9
10=10.
It makes me laugh that posters think that EDGE has an agenda against particular games. They use in the main feelancers to write reviews and these guys have worked on numerous mags covering all formats. Serioulsy some gamers need to get a grip.
1=1
2=2
3=3
4=4
5=5
6=6
7=7
8=8
9=9
10=10.
It makes me laugh that posters think that EDGE has an agenda against particular games. They use in the main feelancers to write reviews and these guys have worked on numerous mags covering all formats. Serioulsy some gamers need to get a grip.
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Dabanton said:
just tried to get people to understand that some folks like game a) more than game b) just because of personal taste...
but as you don`t seem to get it -
go ahead and troll people not liking the games you like
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last sentence is a joke,but you might not get that to... :|
fuck, what to do now?!?!?
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CozMick said:
Absoloutely. Your taste is not the same as a singular magazine. Time to sell off your gaming gear an pick a new hobby. You had a good run.
lorddarkflare
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Dynoro said:
Well seeing as Canada is part of North AMERICA. Canadians are a type of American, North American.
Of course I meant it as a joke, just like the original poster did.
nelsonroyale
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Personally I think the FFXIII score is ridiculous...
Edge are actually one of the most personal opinion driven reviewers out there... I personally don't see why people hold them as being any more credible...sure they are harsher in some cases...but they still gave Halo 3 and GTA IV 10s...ridiculous scores under any circumstances
I am not saying they are biased per se...but the reviews in general are not particularly impressive...they are overly brief and do not generally offer any particularly great insight. Their current reputation has been gained from scoring out of the leftfield.... I bought Edge now and then for probably 10-15 years...and I think the magazine isn't as well written as it used to be.
Edge are actually one of the most personal opinion driven reviewers out there... I personally don't see why people hold them as being any more credible...sure they are harsher in some cases...but they still gave Halo 3 and GTA IV 10s...ridiculous scores under any circumstances
I am not saying they are biased per se...but the reviews in general are not particularly impressive...they are overly brief and do not generally offer any particularly great insight. Their current reputation has been gained from scoring out of the leftfield.... I bought Edge now and then for probably 10-15 years...and I think the magazine isn't as well written as it used to be.
Fimbulvetr
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Rez said:
This.
I love both games for different reasons. They're both 10 out of 10 in my heart.
K' Dash said:
Yeah....
They should be taken as the fucking gospel.
On the other hand they only gave VS a 7, though after their time extend article I think I can give them a pass.
lorddarkflare
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nelsonroyale said:
I am not sure if you are reading your own post.
Fimbulvetr said:
The game certainly does not deserve that score, but neither do most games reviewed period(imo of course), so I am not sure why it was singled out.
Windom Earle
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I would never buy this "journalistic piece" :lol
Scores are good for a laugh, but shouldn't be taken seriously.
Scores are good for a laugh, but shouldn't be taken seriously.
NemesisPrime
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nelsonroyale said:
What a great example of recursion!
itsinmyveins
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schennmu said:
Then you'll be happy to know that the scores only take up 10-20 characters in total in a magazine of over 100 pages.
number1jagsfan
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nib95 said:
Ugh, your attitude is just all wrong. Big budget games automatically deserve better scores, I don't even know how to respond to that.
itsinmyveins
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So.
Killzone 2 got a 7.
Heavy Rain got a 7.
God of War 3 got an 8.
Mass Effect 2 got a 9 and Halo 3 got a 10.
I just wanted to remind you guys.
Killzone 2 got a 7.
Heavy Rain got a 7.
God of War 3 got an 8.
Mass Effect 2 got a 9 and Halo 3 got a 10.
I just wanted to remind you guys.
Wickerbasket
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Well, I liked dragon age but it deserves it's score. Just because a game is labeled as average doesn't mean it can't be enjoyable.panda21 said:
lorddarkflare
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itsinmyveins said:
I suppose the intent is to illustrate that these mean nothing since they are just numbers and we do not know the content of the reviews.
If so, I agree.
number1jagsfan
Member
tzare said:
Well obviously, but I didn't suggest otherwise. If you actually bothered to read the post I was replying to and his other posts (probably too much hard work for you), what he seems to be suggesting is that it is laughable that "lesser" games get reviewed on an even keel with the high-production games. Thanks for completely missing the point though.