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Famitsu review scores - PS4 launch blowout
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Rhazer Fusion
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I think PS4 will sell admirably well at first because it is essentially the only ticket in town for HD gaming and the PS3 is antiquated, but I am not so sure about the long term. Seems like portables are taking over and consoles are losing popularity over in Japan. Hopefully, I am wrong though.
K
kittens
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How in the hell is Resogun one of the lowest scoring launch games! It's by far the best launch game I've played, even if the content is slim.
Fushichou187
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Yakuza import imminent. Thank you, based Sega.
TemplaerDude
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I don't see how you can give Ghosts that kind of score as a whole package, the single player is absolutely abysmal.
Kobe Bryant is HUGE in Japan.
I've played all of the Call of Duty's since 4 fairly extensively, and yeah, reading that score made me wince and go "eeeeeeewwww...."
Also, no Battlefield?
I really enjoyed it, too - you're not alone.
Good point, but I just dont think it would be indicative of much as famitsu scores are inflated as hell.
Very Japanese game with an almost perfect score, who would've thought?
zeopower6
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Knack is bundled with PS4s in Japan, DM.
Rhazer Fusion
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Rhazer Fusion
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Don't feel bad. I also liked Knack even if it wasn't the most complex game I played, I still think it's fun in a Crash Bandicoot, old school platformer way.
Immaculate
Banned
i can't tell if this is a dick joke or if you're being serious
How can you be surprised by Famitsu giving high score to a big budgeted game? It's how Famitsu works.
Only 1 less than Demon's Souls! (9/7/7/6)
Famitsu scores are trash, why does this matter again?
shiftplusone
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Mt Heart Attack
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These scores are so inflated, everything is a 9.
Is Famitsu still relevant at all in Japan as a review outlet? Their scores seem so random to me, at least in the last few years.
Also, I've always wondered why there doesn't seem to be any review website from Japan around, at least on aggregators like Metacritic or Gamerankings. Metacritic already counts multiple websites from non English speaking countries towards their metascore, you would think that, given how big Japan is on videogames, they would include some outlets from there as well.
Is Famitsu still relevant at all in Japan as a review outlet? Their scores seem so random to me, at least in the last few years.
Also, I've always wondered why there doesn't seem to be any review website from Japan around, at least on aggregators like Metacritic or Gamerankings. Metacritic already counts multiple websites from non English speaking countries towards their metascore, you would think that, given how big Japan is on videogames, they would include some outlets from there as well.
Polioliolio
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Dr. Kitty Muffins
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I think this too. The PS3 was the only console that had a shot at selling in japan and it made things too hard on japanese devs. With an easier to develop for platform, I think we will see more/better content from Japan and that will goose sales.
Nope. I loved it too, Knack campaign playthrough with 2 player co-op on hard is one the best times I've had with gaming in years. Though frankly, I'm not sure if I would've enjoyed the game if I was playing alone. The 2 player kinda helped alleviate some of the frustrating parts.
Main negative point I felt was that it seemed like they wasted their time on the story, either they should've come up with something more compelling or they should've kept in barebones.
The game handled great, good enemy variety, good enemy design. It may have gone on for a little too long (but that was also because the story seemed stretched/not interesting I believe).
3rdamention
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I have to agree, story isn't great, but Knack is a lot of fun, and my kids love playing it as well. I have a save on hard, they have one on easy, and we enjoy it and help each other. Most people that hate on Knack, haven't played Knack.
UltraGunner
Banned
They gave fucking Gundam Crossfire a 32?! A score higher than Demon's Souls?!
Buddy, let me tell you... about Zhang Jiao
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
It has a following, but its not as big as like Baseball or "Football / Soccer" here in Japan.
When you compare Resogun to real STGs in Japan Im surprised it didnt get an even lower score. Dont see why people gush over the title so much.
In Famitsu, that 28/40 is pretty much scathing.
Yeah, I like Resogun, but it's not that remarkable.
Their scores are definitely random. If I'm not wrong , the end score is a sum of the partitioned number sequence right , ie 9/9/9/9 . If each of the numbers came from a different reviewer , it should be rare for all four of them giving an exact same number. Quad or triple 8's or 9's are too frequent which seems dodgy.
Oh , and why am I analysing their scoring system its Famitsu ffs .
Oh , and why am I analysing their scoring system its Famitsu ffs .
Yakuza bailing the exclusive list out.
Oh, I'm $ure you can.
It is not like Famitsu review scores hold any meaning nowadays, anyway...
Canis lupus
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By that logic "very Japanese" games like Way of the Samurai should always almost get a perfect score, right?
TheKingOfPain
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Actually Ryuga gotoku 5 scored 40/40 on Fami.
JetSetRadio
Banned
Can I order that PS4 launch issue somewhere?
GoodCoffeeJoey
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Heh, even Famistu hated Knack.
Imp the Dimp
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Does their review scale range from 8 to 10?
Augemitbutter
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man i can't wait for Yakuza.
Resogun is fun. i'd give it good scores but not perfect.
will Strider get a retail release on PS4?
Resogun is fun. i'd give it good scores but not perfect.
will Strider get a retail release on PS4?
It took me way too long to see that pun.