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Does anyone know how long a playthrough just to clear the story is?
I've never understood the Nintendo hype, and the sales statistics for DS and 3DS are unreal in Japan. I've got Nintendo and Sony systems, and I must say that I find it amusing why a lot of people rate Nintendo games so high and Sony's so low.
I don't buy in to hype generated by reviews or posts by users. A good review or recommendation might sway me to buy a game and try it, however my personal opinion will always be based on my own experiences though.
I'd rate Ratchet and Clank just as high as Zelda from my own tastes and experience of playing the games. Though some on each series would rate higher than others. I just like the humour and style more.
Knack from what I've seen would deserve a try, and my 4 year old would no doubt enjoy it even more. Some of the review scores are ridiculous judging by what I've seen, and when did reviewers stop reviewing games based on target audiences? Of course the FPS crowd won't necessarily rate a game aimed at casual/family members appropriately, especially when basing it off of their own tastes.
Reviewers, please try to base your articles towards the intended target audiences...
LMAO @ the GI review. That publication is practically sponsored by publishers and will put a high number on any piece of shit.
Like Sonic Lost world?
I love the game and cant comprehend the super low scores by some sites. Its not a 9 but its not a 3 or 4 either.I played this game last night and so far, for me, it's a solid 7. Maybe 7.5. I'm not usually bugged by low review scores, but it makes you wonder. Course, just my opinion vs another...
I've never understood the Nintendo hype, and the sales statistics for DS and 3DS are unreal in Japan. I've got Nintendo and Sony systems, and I must say that I find it amusing why a lot of people rate Nintendo games so high and Sony's so low.
I don't buy in to hype generated by reviews or posts by users. A good review or recommendation might sway me to buy a game and try it, however my personal opinion will always be based on my own experiences though.
I'd rate Ratchet and Clank just as high as Zelda from my own tastes and experience of playing the games. Though some on each series would rate higher than others. I just like the humour and style more.
Knack from what I've seen would deserve a try, and my 4 year old would no doubt enjoy it even more. Some of the review scores are ridiculous judging by what I've seen, and when did reviewers stop reviewing games based on target audiences? Of course the FPS crowd won't necessarily rate a game aimed at casual/family members appropriately, especially when basing it off of their own tastes.
Reviewers, please try to base your articles towards the intended target audiences...
Stop it. The first guy is readily stating he hasn't played the game and bitching about the reviews and you want to argue it's nostalgia? Just stop. What does Nintendo have to do with a Sony reviewed game? Sony needs to up it's money hat game. Can't come to this million dollar party with 20 bucks. Tell cheap ass Sony to go get a hair cut, wash up, brush his teeth and come back with more money.I was dismayed when I heard the bad reviews on this game, but I have seen a lot of people disagreeing with the reviews. I am once again looking forward to getting my hands on this game.
Frankly, I think it's just because Nintendo IPs are so strongly established. Mario, Zelda, and Metroid have been with us since the NES. There is a lot of nostalgia there.
I have a 4 year old boy and he is in love with this game. He even said loud "this game is awesome!" And he is playing it all by himself on easy. The wife and I are watching TV while he is in my gaming area eating it up. I only got to play the tutorial, he is hours into the game. It looks fun anyway!
$400 purchase vindicated for the pure fun he is having. After he falls asleep tonight maybe I will be able to play the system...
I love the game and cant comprehend the super low scores by some sites. Its not a 9 but its not a 3 or 4 either.
3/5 = 60/100. The metacritic average is 59/100. Seems like, at least score-wise, the average review is near dead on.
That publication is practically sponsored by publishers
All video game outlets are sponsored by the industry
I've always had very little faith in the media's ability to properly critique games. After the Arkham Origins fiasco I think it completely shattered what was left, if anything. I can't take any of them seriously anymore. So I'm not surprised to see almost universal praise of Knack in various threads since PS4 launched.
I think it would be safer to cut it through the middle. Reviewers hate it, players praise it. Take the two extremes and cut in down the middle.
Right, I'm not about to automatically take endless praise 100% seriously either. That's how I ended up suffering through Nier. But at the same time it felt like reviewers weren't understanding the point of this game. Who knows maybe I'll agree, but nothing I've seen of the game makes me think "yeah that's a 3/10". I still think it's going to be the first PS4 game I try on Monday.
LolI've always had very little faith in the media's ability to properly critique games. After the Arkham Origins fiasco I think it completely shattered what was left, if anything. I can't take any of them seriously anymore. So I'm not surprised to see almost universal praise of Knack in various threads since PS4 launched.
Two reviews said 10 and 11 hours.Does anyone know how long a playthrough just to clear the story is?
The real quote was "Move over Mario... a train wreck is coming."
The title alone makes me cringe. The game is rated E10+. It's not really mean for "kids". It's a throwback game that's intended for all ages, with an emphasis on difficulty.new review up from Jeremy Parish over at USGamer
http://www.usgamer.net/articles/knack-review-sure-its-a-kids-game-if-you-hate-kids
once again overly harsh (he also gave Killzone a 2/5)
Right, I'm not about to automatically take endless praise 100% seriously either. That's how I ended up suffering through Nier. But at the same time it felt like reviewers weren't understanding the point of this game. Who knows maybe I'll agree, but nothing I've seen of the game makes me think "yeah that's a 3/10". I still think it's going to be the first PS4 game I try on Monday.
Giantbomb - 2/5
new review up from Jeremy Parish over at USGamer
http://www.usgamer.net/articles/knack-review-sure-its-a-kids-game-if-you-hate-kids
once again overly harsh (he also gave Killzone a 2/5)
Would you say that Knack don't work on many levels, at all?Jeremy Parish said:Platinum made a much better kid's game this fall than Knack: The Wonderful 101. Sure, it's not as visually spectacular, but it's every bit as colorful as Knack -- and there's a whole lot more variety and creativity to its action, too. Not only that, but The Wonderful 101 works on multiple levels; you can play it in a straightforward manner and see the ending, but if you take the time to master its mechanics you can really get the most out of the experience. Meanwhile, Knack is the first melee action game I've seen in years that doesn't grade you on performance and technique at the end of a chapter. And for good reason: There's no room for technique in this game. It's nothing more than a monotonous slog to the end.
I've never understood the Nintendo hype, and the sales statistics for DS and 3DS are unreal in Japan. I've got Nintendo and Sony systems, and I must say that I find it amusing why a lot of people rate Nintendo games so high and Sony's so low.
I don't buy in to hype generated by reviews or posts by users. A good review or recommendation might sway me to buy a game and try it, however my personal opinion will always be based on my own experiences though.
I'd rate Ratchet and Clank just as high as Zelda from my own tastes and experience of playing the games. Though some on each series would rate higher than others. I just like the humour and style more.
Knack from what I've seen would deserve a try, and my 4 year old would no doubt enjoy it even more. Some of the review scores are ridiculous judging by what I've seen, and when did reviewers stop reviewing games based on target audiences? Of course the FPS crowd won't necessarily rate a game aimed at casual/family members appropriately, especially when basing it off of their own tastes.
Reviewers, please try to base your articles towards the intended target audiences...
Giantbomb - 2/5
Here is my own personal video review for Knack. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyoPubbon6g
I can't refute a lot of what the reviews say but somehow it's all clicking for me. I guess it's similar to how I can sit down and get absorbed into a Dynasty Warriors game every now and then (although Knack is better than those). I'm only on chapter 3 but it's a solid 6/10 for me right now. I'm enjoying the light strategy it takes to kill most groups of enemies on Hard.
I can't refute a lot of what the reviews say but somehow it's all clicking for me. I guess it's similar to how I can sit down and get absorbed into a Dynasty Warriors game every now and then (although Knack is better than those). I'm only on chapter 3 but it's a solid 6/10 for me right now. I'm enjoying the light strategy it takes to kill most groups of enemies on Hard.