Wow 9.5 from Destructoid https://www.destructoid.com/review-gravity-rush-2-407035.phtml
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Gravity Rush 2 Review Thread
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Neoleo2143
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I was hoping that they'd improve the mission design, some of the races and Treasure hunts sound great but it's seems like they couldn't do much for the rest of the game.
Nice these are some solid review scores, low to mid 80 meta is about where I thought GR2 would end up, def not a title for everyone kinda like TLG.
I've found myself jiving with Gamespot's tastes a lot over the last year as one of the few big outlets I follow so a 9 from them is encouraging.
Looking forward to "falling" back into that world soon!
I've found myself jiving with Gamespot's tastes a lot over the last year as one of the few big outlets I follow so a 9 from them is encouraging.
Looking forward to "falling" back into that world soon!
Vinterbird
Member
My impressions (completed the campaign and a few side quests):
- The game is too long, a lot of areas towards the second half feels needlessly padded out
- Boss fights aren't super hot, they feel like they sounded amazing on paper but the game can't fully realise the potential of them
- Story goes full anime at the end
- The fundamental gameplay is still really cool and fun
- Gameworld is gigantic, really impressive how diverse they've made the game
- Animations on anyone that's not Kat is poor
It feels like a game that is made to please fans and they succeed on that.
Seems like Kotakus review reflects my feelings spot on.
- The game is too long, a lot of areas towards the second half feels needlessly padded out
- Boss fights aren't super hot, they feel like they sounded amazing on paper but the game can't fully realise the potential of them
- Story goes full anime at the end
- The fundamental gameplay is still really cool and fun
- Gameworld is gigantic, really impressive how diverse they've made the game
- Animations on anyone that's not Kat is poor
It feels like a game that is made to please fans and they succeed on that.
Seems like Kotakus review reflects my feelings spot on.
I may or may not have spent a lot of time taking pictures of Kat admiring the female NPCs in the game, and then remembered that I had set it to auto-upload all of my photos.
ohh I did not mean they take 6-8 hours.. sorry.. just pointing out Jim Sterlings "At least a few hours" compared to IGN's 30-40 hours..
Kazuo Hirai
I really want everyone to know how much more Titanfall 2 sold than Nioh. It was a staggering amount.
Still no 10/10 ? preorder cancled
Kenzodielocke
Banned
Anime boys.
These are most likely positive for me.
How long is the playtime? I felt the first game was way too short.
On some level I can understand why you say this, but I actually felt like the game wasn't long enough. Or, more precisely, the story felt rushed in a few parts.
Again, can understand this sentiment, but there was only one boss that really ended up on my dislike list. Pretty easy to guess which one I'm sure. Had a bit of frustration with one or two others, but not enough to dislike them.
Heh, yeah. And it's also "fuck yeah girls!" even more than the first game. Which, I mean, I'm never ever going to complain about, but some people might not like that.
50+ sidemissions.
endless online treasure hunts.
endless online mining missions.
story missions with about 10-40 hours of playtime .. (more like 15 hours, and faster if you rush them).
Vinterbird
Member
I didn't keep track off my playtime, but it was 15-20 hours I would say. But to be fair, I focused solely on the story campaign.
If you want to do everything it will take a lot longer.
Broken Hope
Member
I've picked up the vast majority of my PS4 games at launch for around £32-£37. So yes £46 is a lot higher than normal for a physical UK release.
Donniewahlberg
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Mmm, Well I obviously won't argue with your own experiences man, those are what they are, I have no reason not to take you at your word on that, but I would most certainly not consider £45-49 standard. £40 is definitely the regular touchstone for me both in store and online, and as far as online goes we both are buying from the same places. I imagine in store prices are better for me in Scotland, over London, but I do buy mostly online. Not sure how to explain that, I can only say I have literally never paid those prices , and only see them on the rarest of occasions (as mentioned, Game are the biggest culprit), and I generally buy day one and buy plenty of niche games.
Not that this is a big sticking point for me btw, I have my pre-order locked in, and in the case of GR2, I wouldn't let a few pounds block me from playing it, but I'm not surprised the original poster you quoted had brought it up, and I wanted to chime in to mention I don't find it normal either.
isaacnukem
Member
Oh yes.
I guess collateral damage is a part of being a superhero.
Never thought of it this way before. This is canon in my mind now
Kazuo Hirai
I really want everyone to know how much more Titanfall 2 sold than Nioh. It was a staggering amount.
I am concerned what Persona 5 will get ,as anime boys
For those who've played it, feel free to answer this if you can or want to lol:
- Do the Jupiter or Lunar modes get their own special attacks? Like in the first game, you had that drill attack, a black hole one, etc.
- Can you at any point actually use her "Panther" form that we've seen in trailers?
- Can you at any point actually use her "Panther" form that we've seen in trailers?
Vinterbird
Member
The quality of the story is for me something different from the padding. The constant need to have challenge rooms that hinder progress felt like a tideous way to extend the game.
LastMinuteHero
Member
Woah that's surprising from them considering the first one wasn't too hot for them
Also done one of them video review things where I fail to beat an army of soldiers. https://youtu.be/N44FigE3gek
Vinterbird
Member
Yes and somewhat yes.
I guess collateral damage is a part of being a superhero.
Never thought of it this way before. This is canon in my mind now
Haha, same. All I know for sure is that Kat is definitely a superhero I wouldn't want to live around lol
I mean, I dunno how critics will see it, but import impressions are anything to go by, it's a very good game.
Well for the guy who reviewed it, he's been promoting Gravity Rush for like months now; He really, really loved the first game. So I'm not surprised that he chose to review it, and also loved it. Not that that takes away from his opinion (to me at least), but as soon as I clicked the article, I knew he'd be the one reviewing it lol
I agree ... there is to much padding in the game.. those "boring" challenge passages are not that fun ...
Nope, I get that. The tablet stuff was starting to wear out its welcome with me right when it went away. And then... yeah. But I also remember feeling similar with the first game. I kind of separate those things mentally from the "main" game, which may or may not make sense.
First: yes. Some similarities to main, but also differences. And
in Jupiter Kat punches the crap out of enemies, which is hugely satisfying
Second; yup.
That only matters if it was the same reviewer.
Great. Been wanting that answered for the longest time. Went from 99% hype to 100% now lol
No it isn't at all, even more so for first party Sony which is normally a few quid more, I'm sure if you search you'll find gr2 somewhere online cheaper too.
LastMinuteHero
Member
Ah didn't know that.
Oh and I didn't know being anime af is a bad thing considering the type of game gr2 and p5 are
Oh and I didn't know being anime af is a bad thing considering the type of game gr2 and p5 are
Doesn't sound like it's for me. Weaker score than the original which I wasn't a fan of either.
It depends on what your perspective is surely
I guess collateral damage is a part of being a superhero.
Never thought of it this way before. This is canon in my mind now
On second thought, while the void likely does save them, I'm pretty sure I've broken quite a few backs when I played the first game...
Reboot it as Siren Blood Curses.
Also 30-40 hours sounds a bit high to me, having beaten it and done quite a few side missions. Could be that I lost track of time, but I also think the game's inaccurate time clock (which counts time even while the game is paused) maybe lead to inflated hour counts. I'd guess closer to 25, not having done everything?
For the record, Vita version counted time in suspend mode.
Triggerhappytel
Member
Glad it's reviewing well, but I'm getting g it regardless as I loved the original. Look forward to whatever Toyama-san and his team do next!
True. Well, as long as it's over 20, I'm fine with that. And then with the sidequests, I'm more than good to go.
Going to agree with that. Especially at the tail end of the game.
I can see how bosses can become frustrating, because some fights are quite busy. Coupled with the potentially confusing Gravity Shiftings camera work, it could turn overwhelming sometimes.
My personal playtime is at 22 hours, which is tracked in the statistics. Did some side missions, no challenges and some Treasure Hunting.
25-30 hours is the sweet spot for me.
The only open world games I'm willing to sink 40+ hours into this year are Horizon ZD and Red Dead 2 because work and life stuff is seriously getting in the way of my game time lately.
SunhiLegend
Member
Demo completely sold me on the game so it's good to see it reviewing well, although I won't be buying the game this month, don't have the budget, hopefully it also sells well.