Very likely is the case, but we'll never know based on his history of being a very biased individual. He tainted his credibility by himself that affects his future reviews and opinions. I have hope for everyone, so maybe one day he'll realise what a twat he has been and changes his ways.
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Wolfenstein: The New Order - Review Thread
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Very likely is the case, but we'll never know based on his history of being a very biased individual. He tainted his credibility by himself that affects his future reviews and opinions. I have hope for everyone, so maybe one day he'll realise what a twat he has been and changes his ways.
SlasherJPC
Banned
So if we take away the personal opinion in these reviews, this sounds like a mechanically functioning and good fps game. That's truly all I need to know. Hearing someone saying the story sucks in a videogame these days is the equivalent of telling me the sky is blue. So yeah, Wolfy, I'll see you later today!
Watched the Totalbiscuit first impressions and colour me surprised, was expecting COD-influenced corridor of mehness, but it's more open arena based with the ability to customise your cover and how you approach things with your own style of play, reminds me of Splinter Cell Blacklist's type of approach alot.
terrdactycalsrock
Member
I sadly dont think there will be one. Im going to assume that if there was one it would be on the calendar of things to be released. Plus, the guys have repedeadtly said that QLs have taken the place of reviews in a lot of ways. Im just expecting the QL
ttocs
Member
I always watch their Quick Looks but rarely read their reviews. I'm more of a video consumer though when it comes to gaming. During my lunch break it's easier to watch a video while I eat lunch than read an entire review. Plus - the GB guys are hilarious and that shines in their quick looks.
psychotron
Member
Really surprised by the reviews. Can't wait to pick up my copy today!
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
How can anyone use reviews as a measure of quality when seemingly every game gets scores from 6-9?
The story doesn't suck, surprisingly. At least not in the first half.
robotzombie
Member
i wonder what difficulty arthur gies played it on
Backfoggen
Banned
Anyone know when the Digital Foundry article will be up? Do they announce that sort of stuff?
terrdactycalsrock
Member
Oh yeah, I've never been a fan of the written review. I would much rather watch people actually playing the game.
I'm one of those people who had critique about the story. First half is excellent, but (imo) it loses some of its momentum as you get closer and closer to the ending. Second half just isn't as good as the first half. I realize this is very personal though, so I wouldn't be surprised if some people don't have this problem.
It's a very good first-person shooter despite the story issue and graphics. I've looked through the PC performance thread and it kinda looks better there, I noticed more blurriness and low res textures in the PS4 version. I wouldn't say it bothered me THAT much, but it's an obvious limitation of the engine. That, and the fact their priority seems to have been 1080p60fps. Can't blame them, game feels very smooth on PS4.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
I read the text and the reviews paint a picture of a FPS that I would enjoy because I'm aware of my tastes.
Scores or not, the justification of each opinion and how each review highlights different aspects of the experience is extremely useful to me.
GuitarAtomik
Member
Yeah, I'm getting this when I get some extra cash.
DidntKnowJack
Member
At the very least this seems like a good, functional game. At the same time, the reviews scream to me "Wait for the inevitable PSN 1/2 off sale!"
FaintDeftone
Junior Member
I'm happy to see the positive scores on this. I preordered the Xbox One version seeing as the game looks to be identical on both current gen systems and I have nothing but Titanfall to play on it. My PS4 will get some Watch Dogs love next week.
I'm really happy that this game is styled off of classic shooters. I would love to play a modern shooter without cover mechanics and recharging health/shields. Just let me run in and mow dudes down. I think this game will fit the bill nicely.
I'm really happy that this game is styled off of classic shooters. I would love to play a modern shooter without cover mechanics and recharging health/shields. Just let me run in and mow dudes down. I think this game will fit the bill nicely.
GluedOnBeard
Member
I preordered from Amazon to get that $10 credit. $50 isn't bad at all for this game and I want to support a new Wolfenstein game being made as it is a classic.
Hopefully it recaptures the glory days of RTCW, even if a little.
Nice to see solid reviews which will hopefully help sales. Watch Dogs can wait, this can not.
Hopefully it recaptures the glory days of RTCW, even if a little.
Nice to see solid reviews which will hopefully help sales. Watch Dogs can wait, this can not.
The best news to me is that the exodus from Starbreeze didn't hurt its output (I liked Syndicate, and we know about Payday and Brothers), and that led to MachineGames forming, which is capable of putting out quality games itself, so now we have two good devs instead of just one.
camaropilot
Member
I loved the last Wolfenstein so I really want this game! The reviews help me solidify that choice. I'll be pickings it up when the first sale on it hits. I would totally get it day one but I made myself stick to a budget this year 
Bluekaveli
Member
No multiplayer?
I might have to get it.
I might have to get it.
ElRenoRaven
Member
They're right. The last one was complete shit. In fact I refuse to even acknowledge it exists.
it's funny, that's how i'm feeling lately too. i think i played too much cod last gen.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Just buy it now and resell it after you're done. I expect to get most of my money back.
Begaria
Member
Probably Normal since "difficulty =/= complexity".
Always-honest
Banned
Just translate it to games being rated from 1 to 5. Or 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% & 100%.
20% = 6 = bad
40% = 7 = mediocre
60% = 8 = good
80% = 9 = awesome
100% = 10 = GOTY contender
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
I get that, but there are some that will use just the scores as a measure of quality. Most egregious being Publishers. I don't see how that is possible when reviewers are all over the map. I understand difference of opinion but reviews should come from a place of objectivity.
Because most games arent that bad anymore?.....seriously unless a game is downright unplayable most games arent that bad....its too expensive to make a truly bad game anymore
Reviewers should try to leash their biases, sure, but what you are asking for is literally impossible. It's at odds with what a review is, a person's opinion. You can't just isolate someone from their preferences. Unless you just want a fact sheet of verifiable truths.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
"Wolfenstein is a video game. It contains guns in which the player can use, if he chooses to, to shoot humans dressed in Nazi iconography. It has cutscenes in-between the gameplay sections. It cost $60.
itsavideogame/10"
That's exactly why review scales need to open up, and stop giving an automatic 5-6 points for "it works".
Your expectations are ridiculous.
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
hah, they haven't developed the two previous Wolfenstein games, either. Someone is in for a shock.
Anyhow, being a big fan of Starbreeze and an old school fan of Wolf3d I'm looking forward to eventually getting this on steam. It's still kind of weird that it's a direct sequel to Wolf 2009 given that 2009 isn't even available on steam anymore and was a great B-tier Raven developed shooter but ill take a decent wolf game in whatever shape it comes in.
Visualante2
Member
Probably would be easier to use a subjective scale
Loved It
Liked It
Meh
Didnt Like It
Hated It
Always-honest
Banned
A quick question for those who know:
Is it possible for them to patch in some AA in the PS4 version?
Assuming there is parity betwee XboxOne and PS4 i figured tjere must be some room for that on PS4...
Is it possible for them to patch in some AA in the PS4 version?
Assuming there is parity betwee XboxOne and PS4 i figured tjere must be some room for that on PS4...
fierrotlepou
Member
Apparantly there will be, they said so at the end of the QL.