This. I find that youtuber impressions are more meaningful than reviews these days anyway. Actually seeing the game in motion is way more informative than a bunch of wannabe bloggers using flowery words to justify their like/dislike of games without really explaining much. Showing is telling.
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Don't expect Dying Light reviews till release date or later
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This. I find that youtuber impressions are more meaningful than reviews these days anyway. Actually seeing the game in motion is way more informative than a bunch of wannabe bloggers using flowery words to justify their like/dislike of games without really explaining much. Showing is telling.
hotnheavyload
Banned
A shame that all signs might point to shit with Dying Light, I enjoyed Dead Island.
Super Best Friends playthrough already made this a purchase when they found
No signs point to it. Everyone who has played the game says it's very good, and all the gameplay on youtube confirms it.
EXPcalibur
No signs point to it. Everyone who has played the game says it's very good, and all the gameplay on youtube confirms it.
i plays game lol
Banned
dead island was an absolute blast for me, i have no worries about dying light. As other have said, plenty of footage out there proving (to me) that this game is going to be pretty amazing and fun, especially with friends.
Day 1, screw reviews
Day 1, screw reviews
hotnheavyload
Banned
I thought the previews looked great but I've heard otherwise from other people.
There is still hope after all!
Those where made for marketing. If the game has any bugs, the campaign is super short, any wonks in mechanics that where hidden, etc. etc. etc. can all be hidden until release.
This is a scummy move that needs to stop.
Hero Prinny
Member
the game will be doodoo just like dead island. bookmark this post yo
loaf of bread
Member
Almost all of the previews have been positive and there is a shitton of gameplay videos on Youtube. Hell there are fucking PLAYTHROUGHS on Youtube already. Stop acting like the game is confirmed trash and no hope from publisher because several reviewers say they haven't got their review codes yet. If there was no confidence from the publisher they wouldn't be letting youtubers put up fucking HOURS of gameplay on Youtube.
If you're worried about the game watch some of the several hundred hours of gameplay available on Youtube instead of relying on reviews.
If you're worried about the game watch some of the several hundred hours of gameplay available on Youtube instead of relying on reviews.
perfectsil
Member
bummer, I'm still undecided to preorder or not
Love Deterrence
Member
All the ones on YT early looks are paid promotions, but there is enough footage to determine if you would like the game for yourself without any of their input.
Icyflamez96
Member
Messofanego
Banned
I don't trust Youtubers' impressions myself. They are more likely to be corrupt with brand deals and advertorials (Shadow of Mordor, Battlefield 4, XB1M13, etc) where they're only allowed positive impressions near launch when given early exclusive review code and don't follow any ethics code of conduct unlike compared to critics at most gaming outlets.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=853174
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=912014
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=121256722
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=810211
Youtubers and gaming are where more unethical shit goes down compared to hemming and hawing about critics always being on the take.
Dead Island was far less buggy than a Bethesda game, and you've got millions of people on GAF lined up to preorder Bugout 4. Please.
And people wonder why broken games still sell millions.
NoirVisage
Banned
So, NOT spoiling any of a game you want to experiencing yourself from beginning to end , and letting a reviewer give you a hopefully unspoiled breakdown of the good or bad of said game (bugs, shoddy programming, AI issues , etc..) is stupid?
Rather than posting a picture so as not to have an actual discussion, next time break down why you think that's stupid.
Agreed, I look forward to the finished product, i loved both dead island and riptide.
Oh I don't wonder anymore bro, I just acknowledge that most gamers have no respect for themselves and/or don't have to worry about money/bills.
The Inventor
Member
The Inventor thinks you are a wise user. He'll do the same.
VibratingDonkey
Member
Maybe it's me who doesn't know what an invasion mode is? I guess let's say this is not what I expected. I thought invading another player meant you being placed in their instance as a hostile entity. Basically drop-in anti-co-op. This sets up new objectives in place of whatever you were doing before. There are respawns. You can win the match, whereupon there is an end of game stats tally. Looks less like invading and more like a roundabout - although (hopefully) seamless - system for matching up players for a round of Huntered.
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That.
PeregrinSe7en
Member
most gamers dont frequent these boards. we're a minority here.
Why? It's not like you're making a big, bold prediction here. The entire forum agrees with you.
Me? I'm going to at least play the game before deciding if it's bad or not. Crazy notion, I know.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Yes usually. Especially if they have been allowed to show it. I would know, I used to do youtube and had my fair share of stuff sent to me to discuss, but was mostly indie games. Mostly like, here is a game, do a preview, just talk about it but don't go into the negative. It happens on the bigger titles for bigger youtubers though.. Granted I used to get review copies as well from my youtube but those never had any caveats like that. Only the preview stuff or early access stuff did.
SolidSnakeUS
Member
Just for this, I don't think people should pre-order the game. Wait for reviews.
Hoho for breakfast
Member
I don't even remember what this game is about honestly and had no clue it was releasing anytime soon until seeing this thread. I won't be buying it though based off what's been going on with it.
I was wording myself poorly. I don't necessarily trust the opinions of youtubers, I trust impressions videos in that they show raw gameplay for like 30-60 minutes. I trust the gameplay.
I'm aware of those cases.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
But, that's not necessarily true. In the case of Mordor, they were told they weren't allowed to show any bugs/glitches. So, if any would have occurred while they were recording, they wouldn't be allowed to show you without breaking their agreement:
All videos had to be approved before they went up, as well:
Source.
Youtube deals can be shady as fuck.
Okay, that was pretty damn funny
Reallink
Member
Sounds like it sucks and doesn't translate to VR based on that techcrunch article.
Hero Prinny
Member
ooh ha really? i thought besides the pre order thing people were pretty excited about it. I'm just like they ain't gonna bullshit me again.
Moon_frogger
Member
Messofanego
Banned
hehe that was quick
User 479360
Banned
I also heard "around launch," but was hoping for before launch since I can't wait for this game. However, it's WB, and they seem to send stuff out at launch more-so than anyone else.
This is a game I'd buy day one, though, because I love the genre and really enjoyed it at E3.
This is a game I'd buy day one, though, because I love the genre and really enjoyed it at E3.
Messofanego
Banned
Exactly. Also if we cut out the commentary, gameplay walkthroughs can't tell you much about the controls or other basic game feel things. Can still have mediocre/bad games that look great on video.
Poimandres
Member
Techlands last game Call of Juarez: Gunslinger was actually very slick and polished (not to mention loads of fun).
I'm not saying pre-order (I won't be!), just pointing out that they are capable of putting out good games that work well.
RedAssedApe
Banned
so what youtube preview do you guys recommend to watch