Lionel Richie
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I'm surprised by how little I'm interested in it. I even enjoyed Super Paper Mario and Fire Emblem Awakening, so I'm not one of those people who dislike modern IS. Something about this one just didn't fly when I tried the demo.
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Code Name: S.T.E.A.M | Review Thread
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Freedom = $1.05
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there have been plenty of indie games that are over 80.
A Link to the Past
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Define new. Rhythm Heaven and Elite Beat Agents both rated well (2008 and 2006 respectively). Hotel Dusk in 2007 is about an 80 overall. Pushmo scored over 90, and was the big thing for the 3DS before 3D Land. Xenoblade obviously stands as a big new IP for Nintendo, ratings-wise. While it's not strictly a new IP, Sin and Punishment: Star Successor rated very well, and was for many the first game they played of it due to its predecessor's lack of localization. Maboshi's Arcade rated an 85, but I don't know much about it. Fluidity did pretty well too in the reviews. Drill Dozer got an 81, and then some other games rated pretty well.
Pretty much, aside from the fact I'm not sure if I'm going to eventually buy it.
Fact is the game (as far as the demo goes) is far from being bad, however it's nothing exceptional gameplay-wise, and definitely below IntSys standards, especially in regards to presentation. If the setting and artstyle were better, at least the game would be overall more rounded and complete as a product.
Wrong GameStop (GameInformer) liked it.
FunkyPajamas
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Benzychenz
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Was confused when I saw the thread. Forgot it was just EU/AU getting it all the way in May.
TheMoon
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Japan, too. Only NA gets it this early.
Huh?
Exactly. The demo really turned me off from buying the game. I am not an impatient person by any means, but the enemy turns just take way too long.
ShockingAlberto
Member
I actually don't mind the long enemy turn time, just something about this game doesn't grab me. I feel like Nintendo's first-half 2015 lineup on both systems is incredibly weak, but I'm glad I ended up loving Monster Hunter.
It's funny, I actually would have gotten this game if it were n3DS-enhanced, though. Make me feel like I upgraded for a good reason beyond better MH4 textures.
It's funny, I actually would have gotten this game if it were n3DS-enhanced, though. Make me feel like I upgraded for a good reason beyond better MH4 textures.
What do I reply to someone just saying "huh?", tell me what you find confusing. Huh.
Steve Youngblood
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C-Stick camera controls aren't enough of an upgrade for you!?
James Scott
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People usually mistake Gamestop for Gamespot because the name is so similar. The person spelled it incorrectly and then he made a joke about it seeing as GameInformer is pretty much owned by Gamestop
You jest but its pretty much the only useful upgrade at the moment for me for the New 3DS since I play a lot of monhunt.
I am just gonna get the circle pad pro
I agree. You can't go into this game expecting VC or an Xcom like experience where the emphasis is kill all foes. Instead you need to play the mission to advance. It will take time to adjust to for some (hell, it did for me because I played it like a standard strategy game at first and wanted to destroy everything in my path so I could coast to the goal, but that isn't what this game is about).
Rogue Agent
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So you can't even speed things up when the enemy is making their turn?
You couldn't in the demo, and it seems that carried over to the main game, too. It's a weird oversight.
Velcro Fly
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I'm not feeling well but I feel like I should read the Gamespot review on the off chance I can derive some humor from it.
My game shipped from Best Buy today. Should get it by Friday since they always are so good about release date delivery.
Read a few reviews at work and it seems like the things the game does well people love, but the flaws are either easily overlooked or ruin the game depending on how much you enjoy the complete package.
My game shipped from Best Buy today. Should get it by Friday since they always are so good about release date delivery.
Read a few reviews at work and it seems like the things the game does well people love, but the flaws are either easily overlooked or ruin the game depending on how much you enjoy the complete package.
Rogue Agent
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Just saying that niche genres tend to have polarizing reviews. In this case it's a difficult game and has a niche theme on top of having a niche genre. Just not suprising to see some love it and some hate it. Granted with severe technical problems your ceiling will always be around 8/10 but hopefully they can be patched out.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
The divisive issue seems to be the wait between turns, which seems to be a necessary evil, because in later, harder, levels, the enemy will give away "essential location tells" during this segment.
Splash Wave
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This is my *exact* position, but reservations were mostly in regard to the art direction. I think the game is ugly as sin, but I'd look past this if the reviews were glowing.
I still may bite. :/
thenewjeva
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Yes. You can't skip the enemy turn with Valkyria Chronicles and it takes a while for the AI to make its move, especially when the AI has about 20 move points. XCOM goes a bit faster since there are less enemies on screen at one time, but you can't skip the enemy move either.
I'm kind of confused, so they are longer then X-com's but what about Valkyria Chronicles? Same, shorter or longer? I had no problem with Valkyria Chronicles turns.
Adam Prime
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Download the demo. Doesn't bother me, you're actively watching during the turn , so I'm paying attention the whole time.
Same, really. It's a good thing there's a demo so people at least will know what to expect.
Maintenance
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How the hell is this game "divisive" or "getting mixed review"? I don't understand this thread.
Well, the current average is mixed.
60s to low 70s been considered mixed for the past decade?How the hell is this game "divisive" or "getting mixed review"? I don't understand this thread.
At best it's way too early to call.
TheMoon
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How the hell is this game "divisive" or "getting mixed review"? I don't understand this thread.
Because the 4/10 at the top colors everyone's impressions right out the gate, no matter how many 8s there are. There are clearly flaws but as long as you lead with "ugh, this is garbage" then every bit of praise that follows just serves to dig you out of the shithole a bit and once you've been in the shithole the stank is gonna stick.
That's the average score. The game is getting generally positive reviews with a minority of mixed reviews and exactly one bad review.
The reviews are certainly not garbage, but even the more glowing ones paint some pictures that I can easily see as big turn offs to people. I'd say "mixed" is an appropriate label right now.
As for people picking reviews that they agree with and sticking with those, well... welcome to review threads.
Orniletter
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It is n3DS enhanced. It supports the c-Stick and you can scan Fire Emblem amiibos to unlock those characters in the game.
A Link to the Past
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I'd call it a soft 8 for most people. It seems like it's more polarizing.
Sounds about right. I fully expect this to be one of those games that I love that I would never recommend to any of my friends.
thenewjeva
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From what I played of the demo it seems like the enemy movement is more akin to XCOM, where all the enemies move during their turn. However, the speed feels more akin to Valkyria Chronicles so I'm going to say that you'll have no problems with S.T.E.A.M.'s turns.