OliverSautner
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brain_stew
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BrokenSymmetry said:
Edge also reviewed the console version of Dragon Age, so there's an instant +2 you can add to the score if you're playing the PC version.
PJX said:
That's true but still every month people love to use EDGE scores to validate their trolling while ignoring all other reviews, no matter how good or bad they are.
That said, I don't care what score my favorite games get from any reviewer but EDGE threads are always fun.
TheUglyDrunk
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Hmm, never heard about the 5 Edge gave Dragon Age, must have missed the bus on that one. I'll not normally bitch about a review score, as other people have mentioned a billion times in this thread, opinions are subjective, but a 5?
lowrider007
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A 7 for HR, now that wasn't very predictable was it, I swear PS3 exclusives have received more 7's from Edge that any other publication in the world.
Foxtastical
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What's so crazy about liking Mass Effect 2 and not liking Dragon Age? I couldn't stand being in the world of Dragon Age, but I love Mass Effect's world. Shit happens.
While this thread isn't bad yet, EDGE threads still bring out the dumb.
"Objectives reviews, we want'em!"
While this thread isn't bad yet, EDGE threads still bring out the dumb.
"Objectives reviews, we want'em!"
DevilWillcry
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I'm playing Bioshock 2 right now and so far it's a 7. It just feels too similar to the first. After stuff like Uncharted 2 and KZ2, I expected more from the sequel to Bioshock. Surprised to see Edge review such a meh game so highly. Just my 2 cents.
Kinda expected a 7 on HR (what did they give Fahrenheit out of curiosity?). There is going to be more where that came from too. I expect divisive opinions on a title with such a different execution. I for one enjoyed the hell out of the demo, but I can see why the GTA and Halo peeps may be frustrated with the unique control scheme, slow pacing, and nontraditional gameplay concepts and themes. This one is definitely going to be a mixed bag depending on what type of gamer plays it.
Kinda expected a 7 on HR (what did they give Fahrenheit out of curiosity?). There is going to be more where that came from too. I expect divisive opinions on a title with such a different execution. I for one enjoyed the hell out of the demo, but I can see why the GTA and Halo peeps may be frustrated with the unique control scheme, slow pacing, and nontraditional gameplay concepts and themes. This one is definitely going to be a mixed bag depending on what type of gamer plays it.
Alex
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brain_stew said:
As true is that is and as much as I harp on the console version, it's still not an amazingly awful port or anything and it still deserves to be up there with console Mass Effect 2 at the least, especially when the problems with the port aren't the prevalent problems brought up in the review (difficulty goring, visuals and interface, isometric cam removal, etc)
As much as I hate to get into review mud slinging, especially when I barely read the things, Dragon Age really deserved better considering what a fantastic return to form it was, best CRPG in a long time. Scoring it lower than the original Mass Effect, which was really a mess of a game outside of characters and lore and the overall proof of concept, is really silly.
Foxtastical
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Haha, really?DevilWillcry said:
DevilWillcry
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What? It's true. This type of game isn't aimed at those type of gamers and I wouldn't expect them to "get" HR (or Fahrenheit for that matter). It's a niche title that appeals to a specific demographic of gamers. It's not setting out to please the masses. Alan Wake and The Last Guardian look to be the same type of niche titles (although a little more appeal to the masses on those 2).Foxtastical said:
Foxtastical
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What about those of us that don't care too much for titles that are a bit too cinematic with the cut scenes and less interactive?DevilWillcry said:
I haven't kept up with Heavy Rain much, but it always looked that part.
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Oh god. :lolAniHawk said:
each month people give a shit and do not give a shit about EDGE...with switching positions. sigh.
EDGE sucks. If they don´t want their reviews to be taken by their scores, dont score. Their feature-articles are boring, their review texts hardly tell anything about the game being reviewed. One year of subscription was enough.
But please, go on and argue why Heavy Rain deserves more. Next month we´ll do the same when Mario Galaxy 2 gets an 8, the month following we´ll do it because Halo Reach scores 11 and so on. FFS, Edge doesnt matter.
EDGE sucks. If they don´t want their reviews to be taken by their scores, dont score. Their feature-articles are boring, their review texts hardly tell anything about the game being reviewed. One year of subscription was enough.
But please, go on and argue why Heavy Rain deserves more. Next month we´ll do the same when Mario Galaxy 2 gets an 8, the month following we´ll do it because Halo Reach scores 11 and so on. FFS, Edge doesnt matter.
ChoklitReign
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Anyone who thinks Dante's Inferno is less than a 6 has obviously never played the game. It's not broken or anything. I'm amazed that GAF thinks the story is so sacred and shouldn't be adapted as anything.
The Faceless Master
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6 for Dante? i was expecting something lower than 5...
TheRagnCajun
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The Rage is strong in this thread. Sometimes I think EDGE is just trolling GAF.
Yeah, that's probably it. I definitely agree that the gameplay is pretty bad but as you say, story & characters make up for it, even on repeated playthroughs. Guess Edge ain't that deludedLiK said:
I agree with Prine. I don't see any other particularly controversial scores. They usually get what they deserve Too bad their issues are so damn expensive over here though. I'm currently waiting for my imported copy of the latest Ace Attorney & I can get 2 issues of Edge for the same price, give or take.
Foxtastical said:
It's more interactive than you'd assume it to be.
I'm more or less like you on this. Wasn't too fond of the idea of a game that was mostly an interactive cutscene.
But since some friend went and grabbed me an early demo access code, I tried it and was kind of surprised. Still not a buy, but I'll rent it a weekend I can put some time on it. There's much more choice in this than I anticipated. Though the demo didn't seem to change much over the choices you make, I assume that repercussions are more of a down the line thing and less of instant gratification, etc.
Having finished Biosock 2 (360), while I enjoyed it for the most part, I really don't think it deserves such a high score.
In my opinion, the level design was uninspired, the main story was poorly told, the ending was a mess, and overall only the improved gunplay kept it from being completely dull.
I'd be interested to read their review though.
In my opinion, the level design was uninspired, the main story was poorly told, the ending was a mess, and overall only the improved gunplay kept it from being completely dull.
I'd be interested to read their review though.
Four_Chamber
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Doubledex said:
Well that was quick :lol