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[ViolentP]

Sounds like it has big framerate and control problems (which Ico and SOTC both suffered from - do they not learn?)

What a shame. Still excited to play this, but that's unexcusable, especially after so long in development.

I've realized that long development times usually indicate issues and not refinement, sadly.

 

[Confused Cheeseburger]

I predicted an 80-81 meta, and that's all I wanted. So I'll be looking forward to playing this on Christmas.

 

[Memento]

How is the Metacritic? I predicted 81.

 

[Dark Cloud]

From the Eurogamer review



That is pretty bad.

Jesus that's bad lol.

 

[Boke1879]

It is for what is hyped as a cult classic.

But the amount of 9's its been getting is a reassuring. I just got the game myself and can't wait to play it!

?? A "cult" classic most definitely would be getting reviews that spread from 7 to 10's.

The game is going to come down to preference. It isn't for everyone. I'm sure the fandom will love it.

 

[Zank Frappa]

Who the hell is slant magazine?

Don't be that guy. They have been around longer than most of these sites.

 

[Greatest Ever]

Oh ew, Peter Brown reviewed it. That dude thought there was depth in No Man's Sky's writing, dude couldn't understand depth in an ocean.

 

[sammyCYBORG]

Wrong thread.

 

[Diprosalic]

Gamers tend to perceive the gap between 9 and 7 in review scores as being the same as that between 10 and 1.

Because that's how it is.

 

[OmegaX06]

Length wise what are we looking at? I may be able to Redbox this.

 

[MouldyK]

Thats an easy 90, guys.

Were it so easy...

 

[SomTervo]

Jim really eviscerates the game on it's controls/physics in his review.

Pretty scathing. Although based on how frequently Jim seems to have control problems in games most people are totally fine with (and his criticisms of VR for this were laughable), I'll be looking elsewhere for confirmation re controls.

Or, uh, I'll be enjoying the game myself no matter what.

 

[Bunta]

They're not really all over the place. You have a distribution from 6.5-9 with mostnscores in a narrow range. Not like you're seeing 2s and 3s.

If I'm currently playing SOTC and I think it's just OK, you think I'd enjoy TLG?

 

[Duxxy3]

Not going to skip on this, but going to wait until next year to pick it up. Just too many games on my backlog of games that I actually want to play. A separate list from the games that I actually own.

 

[reKon]

I didn't officially predict an 84, but that's what I felt it would be at

 

[Marmelade]

Well, now it's fair to say that, if you're going to play this game, play it on a PS4 Pro using the 1080p mode. Near flawless 30fps, at least.

It is the only way to play it without slowdown. It's very choppy on a base PS4 and not great in the 4K mode either. Seriously.

that doesn't sound good...at all

 

[chicagocubsfan]

How is the Metacritic? I predicted 81.

At 80 right now.

 

[eFKac]

Hmm very divisive, not that unexpected I guess.

 

[Tapejara]

83 Metacritic so far http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/the-last-guardian

 

[Principate]

They're not really all over the place. You have a distribution from 6.5-9 with mostnscores in a narrow range. Not like you're seeing 2s and 3s.

Be real now what major games score 2-3's ever. Video game reviewers aren't well known for their full use of the scale

The game would have to be truly dire to even have a sniff at those scores.

 

[Karak]

Well, now it's fair to say that, if you're going to play this game, play it on a PS4 Pro using the 1080p mode. Near flawless 30fps, at least.

It is the only way to play it without slowdown. It's very choppy on a base PS4 and not great in the 4K mode either. Seriously.

And lets be honest DOES drop in 1080p mode. Not sure I agree with near flawless with my 14 hours with it

 

[GHG]

Well, now it's fair to say that, if you're going to play this game, play it on a PS4 Pro using the 1080p mode.

It is the only way to play it without slowdown. It's very choppy on a base PS4 and not great in the 4K mode either. Seriously.

Fuck. Thanks for letting us know though.

I'll wait until I get a pro at some point next year to get this then. Hopefully it will be cheaper by then as well.

 

[jmaine_ph]

This might settle around an 80.

 

[black070]

It is for what is hyped as a cult classic.

But the amount of 9's its been getting is a reassuring. I just got the game myself and can't wait to play it!

A cult classic doesn't normally review well, quite the opposite infact.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Well, now it's fair to say that, if you're going to play this game, play it on a PS4 Pro using the 1080p mode. Near flawless 30fps, at least.

It is the only way to play it without slowdown. It's very choppy on a base PS4 and not great in the 4K mode either. Seriously.

But Simon perkin and Chris Donlan said

 

[Wishmaster92]

Well, now it's fair to say that, if you're going to play this game, play it on a PS4 Pro using the 1080p mode. Near flawless 30fps, at least.

It is the only way to play it without slowdown. It's very choppy on a base PS4 and not great in the 4K mode either. Seriously.

Is there an option inside the game to switch between 1080p mode and 4k mode?

 

[brainslug]

Mostly good scores, nice.

Spoiler

I will get it when it's cheaper.

 

[Kilau]

Don't be that guy. They have been around longer than most of these sites.

I don't know them either but yeah, every opinion is as invalid/valid as another.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

83 is nice. Glad its a critical success and that the media can appreciate such design after all these years ;____;

 

[FDC1]

How is the Metacritic? I predicted 81.

79 but with only 4 reviews yet, including IGN which has a big weight. Too early to say.

 

[DarkLordMalik]

75-80.

Lets go.

That was my prediction.

What do I win?

 

[More_Badass]

Kotaku: http://kotaku.com/the-last-guardian-the-kotaku-review-1789666352

 

[dracula_x]

How is the Metacritic? I predicted 81.

83 at the moment

 

[MrHoot]

Meh, I disagree with Jim on this one, feels he's being very hyperbolic and kinda forgets the core design of the game, but fine. 6.5 is pretty "low" (i would cal this game more than "alright") but to each his own

 

[Omnistalgic]

Looks divisive but mostly positive, but will likely be my GOTY based on user's impressions who already played it. Can't wait!

 

[HorcaCZ]

So far better than I expected.

 

[S1kkZ]

Length wise what are we looking at? I may be able to Redbox this.

11 hours for me.

 

[dark10x]

And lets be honest DOES drop in 1080p mode.

True, but it's ~95%+ stable. It's really very reasonable at 1080p on the Pro.

...but those others mode. Yeesh.

Is there an option inside the game to switch between 1080p mode and 4k mode?

No. You have to change it in the OS.

Go check out Tom's video on it - it's all in there. You can see the real damage. Disappointing, for sure.

 

[Mass_Pincup]

Well, now it's fair to say that, if you're going to play this game, play it on a PS4 Pro using the 1080p mode. Near flawless 30fps, at least.

It is the only way to play it without slowdown. It's very choppy on a base PS4 and not great in the 4K mode either. Seriously.

Jesus.

So that's what, a 20 fps game on the base PS4?

Unacceptable.

 

[IHaveIce]

Are somesites not reviewing how well the game runs? The framerate is not very stable

 

[RoadHazard]

Sounds like the complaints some people have regarding this game are largely the same things people don't like about Ico and SotC. I love both those games, with all their quirks and oddities, so I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy this too.

 

[EmiPrime]

the aggregate stands at 80 right now,

link: http://opencritic.com/game/1524/the-last-guardian

Thanks, still having troubles loading the page.

 

[OverBlood 3]

It is for what is hyped as a cult classic.

But the amount of 9's its been getting is a reassuring. I just got the game myself and can't wait to play it!

The game isn't out yet so it can't be classed as a cult classic...

 

[phansen]

Everything as expected. Gonna buy physically so i can sell if i don't like it (Ico and SotC weren't my cup of tea).

 

[Audioboxer]

That was my prediction.

What do I win?

Reminding those who were saying 90+ they were crazy.

 

[Boke1879]

This might settle around an 80.

I predicted 75-80.

 

[SomTervo]

A cult classic doesn't normally review well, quite the opposite infact.

Yeah a cult classic usually means wobbly/mixed at release and over time grows to become a point of reference for many and reverence for a few.

 

[ThePeoplesBureau]

Oh my...

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Multiplayer.it 8.6
Spaziogames 8
Everyeye 8.8

Could you post the links ? Would be more helpful that way ^^

 

[MarkMclovin]

Well, now it's fair to say that, if you're going to play this game, play it on a PS4 Pro using the 1080p mode. Near flawless 30fps, at least.

It is the only way to play it without slowdown. It's very choppy on a base PS4 and not great in the 4K mode either. Seriously.

This is quite sad to read.