GregLombardi
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I have looked at some of these reviews. I am starting to think these reviewers went a little overboard. More extremism in the gaming press. Yay.
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Resident Evil 6 - Review Thread | Activist Reviews and the Hate Patrol Destroy Truth
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I thought RE6 looked a little disjointed from the previews, but I never expected it to be that awful.
It feels like, except for the Street Fighter (and fighting genre) revival, Capcpom managed to single handedly destroy itself and most of its franchises in one swoop. With the people that made the company what it was on its prime now gone, I hope they reconsider and start working on reclaiming the space they had in previous generations.
So, whats next? RE7 or a complete reboot?
It feels like, except for the Street Fighter (and fighting genre) revival, Capcpom managed to single handedly destroy itself and most of its franchises in one swoop. With the people that made the company what it was on its prime now gone, I hope they reconsider and start working on reclaiming the space they had in previous generations.
So, whats next? RE7 or a complete reboot?
pretty much the only two series with their respective original design teams intact too, no?
This game will still sell pretty well. It's unfortunate for them to have a game so polarizing, but at the very least the brand will keep it afloat.
It's just too bad that so many people were on this game. I know a lot of people expect such a massive team to deliver quality, but if the direction they're taking is questionable then the game will lead to something distasteful for many.
Capcom JPN will probably retreat back to something else after this. They might even make DMC5, just to go back to a safe place.
It's just too bad that so many people were on this game. I know a lot of people expect such a massive team to deliver quality, but if the direction they're taking is questionable then the game will lead to something distasteful for many.
Capcom JPN will probably retreat back to something else after this. They might even make DMC5, just to go back to a safe place.
BruceLeeRoy
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Smart man.
Phonomezer
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Perfect description.
AranhaHunter
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Final Fantasy XIV
funkystudent
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My colleague Gillen's review, from an old-time fan POV. Really liked this one.
Got the game today and couldn't review the game yet ofc, but will play until the weekend non-stop for sure
The Brits really do seem to like it more.
They also liked Zelda SS a lot more than American reviewers.
https://twitter.com/Capcom_UK/status/252792362739310594
guess what review scores capcom are currently tweeting about?
guess what review scores capcom are currently tweeting about?
if you have money to burn then, yes, you're right
GenericUser
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I do not understand how anybody can be surprised by these scrores. I mean the demo was available for everybody to see how bad and uninspired this game is. What really surprises me is how you can make an awesome awesome game (RE4) and a really bad game (RE6) that basically use more or less the same core gameplay elements.
Probably did it so they could have one universal SKU.
Capcom really need to take a step back and rethink their whole strategy, it's quite clear Western division should not be allowed anywhere near games development, just have them do marketing and such. Bloated teams gotta go, abusing DLC, terrible PR etc. There is just so many things wrong with Capcom and I don't think DmC, LP3 and Remember Me will fare any better.
The Grim Heaper
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These very mixed reviews are sorta turning me off, so I'll redbox it before I buy.
The good ones just like any other developer would do?
Err, rent it then? No way would I throw down £40 on a game I might like. Hell, even the demo left a sour taste in my mouth. If you put out a game in that state with Capcom still expecting me to hand over my money they are deluded
I would hope so but like someone mentioned earlier, Raccoon City was an absolute pisstake made by some charlatans and that sold pretty well from what I remember. The Resident Evil name means a lot to people still and nostalgia is a powerful substance to clean from your system
Risible
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I'm going to assume they had certain riders like "You can't mention the QTEs" or "You cant publish it unless you're giving it an 8 or higher" or something onerous like those.
fluffydelusions
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lol...the ones they paid for?
Europeans are more used to putting up "jank" in games I'd say than Americans. If they think there is a good game hidden beneath the mountain of problems, I'm not that surprised by it getting better scores from them.
Future PhaZe
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got it coming via gamefly but thanks for the heads up
I merely suggested that he be his own judge, man. Nothing more, nothing less. He will make up his own mind in the end, regardless.
I wasn't serious
I know, just wanted to paraphrase that Bayonetta 2 quote one last time.
This thread moves way too fast, with way too much emotion on both sides, yeesh.
Demon Lizardman
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Man these reviews are making me ejaculate, I have to play the game myself to make my own opinion though.
Well lets hope this leads to a reboot. As the entire series just teeters along now almost toppling over on it's ludicrousness. Looking back how amazing were the first two games when they were not balanced on this clusterfuck of a convoluted storyline.
The entire things just a hot mess now. It's like one step forward better controls. And 5 steps back everything else.
The entire things just a hot mess now. It's like one step forward better controls. And 5 steps back everything else.
Tricky I Shadow
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I'm european & no, not works in this way for me. With all respect.
same place that gave FF14 it's best review xD
Yeah, probably a wiser course of action for those scratching their heads.
it will sell a billion copies.
So how does that work?
Capcom says "Here's a list of known bugs. Accepting this review code means you won't let them impact your final score. We will have them fixed by launch. Promise."?
Other than good faith is there any assurances the reviewer won't be left embarrassed if the known bugs appear in the retail disk and he/she didn't mention them in the review?
I know most of this is moot considering the scores coming in, but I'm curious how far 'caveats' can go before the publication thinks it isn't worth it.
Deadly Cyclone
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Seriously? So games journalism finally does right and uses the whole scale, and doesn't just pander and give a 9/10 to a AAA title and people STILL complain?
What did you want them to do? Hate the game, but give it a 10?
It's like they can never win...
This was all Capcom JPN's doing. The western division doesn't as much influence as you think, and they certainly didn't impress this upon them.
Famitsu is the highest circulated weekly game magazine in Japan. It is comparable to what Game Informer is in the US. I'm sure you can work the rest out.
Tricky I Shadow
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Ok, I think Im done with this thread for now.
**goes back to enjoying RE6**
**goes back to enjoying RE6**
ThatObviousUser
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It's pretty odd Revelations got such a better critical reception.
Unfortunately, if RE6 sells well (it will), it's definitely going to send Capcom the wrong message considering Revelation's lukewarm sales response.
Risible
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I don't understand. You're happy that a game is bad? That makes no sense. As gamers, we all lose when shitty games come out, so I'm really bemused by all the "I love that it's getting shitty reviews" posts.
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