Jackson said:Some scores will be dropping this week on magazines. I know a few of em, I'm very happy with the results.
But I'll let them announce themselves.
SirPenguin said:We got out first review already, and I'm not sure what to make of it. It's from the Canadian version of G4 on a show called "Reviews on the Run"
http://g4tv.ca/
Click the "Reviews on the Run". It'll be the September 4th episode.
7.0 and 7.5
Now, the reason I'm unsure of it is that their review does not really match up with the score. Like, they spent about 3 minutes explaining the game, saying how it does a great job at what it's suppose to do, how much fun they had, etc. Then, for the last like 30 seconds they mention how the controls can be goofy and mess things up. People have definitely talked about the control issues before, but that was their only complaint and the game lost like 3 points because of it. Seems weird.
The only other thing was that I thought the game was still under review embargo. Guess it isn't?
Anyways, definitely not the best review and I'm kinda hoping they rated it lower due to the E3 hype. Control issues won't be a dealbreaker for me because I'm sure I'll just get used to them...but it could be a dealbreaker to a lot of people.
Only if they mention the controls. If the controls are awkward I want to know to what extent, and I want to know that the game is 9/10 in spite of them. I don't want the whole issue to be glossed over.Nachkebia said:Can not wait for 9/10 reviews!!!
toythatkills said:Only if they mention the controls. If the controls are awkward I want to know to what extent, and I want to know that the game is 9/10 in spite of them. I don't want the whole issue to be glossed over.
Well hopefully once they have the actual review copy instead of a preview, maybe it will earn another point or so.GDJustin said:Games don't start out as a 10 and lose points for each fault. Reviews start neutral and points have to be *earned*. A game could have very little overtly wrong with it to point to in a review and still earn a 7/10.
GDJustin said:Games don't start out as a 10 and lose points for each fault. Reviews start neutral and points have to be *earned*. A game could have very little overtly wrong with it to point to in a review and still earn a 7/10.
Eh, I'm sure Jackson still loves me. Every game needs a fan (note my avatar) who tries to keep the hype to a realistic level. It can only help the overall experience.Hawkian said:Blizzard, you're so pessimistic you ought to change your handle to something cold and deadly and unpleasant, like a snowstorm or something.
SirPenguin said:Honestly, this is something that could be debated forever. No one agrees about ratings, not even among multiple journalists for the same publication. The system most places seem to follow is rating the game 10 to begin with then docking points for faults. 10 means "No problems" whereas 0 means "All problems", and the game rating falls somewhere inbetween.
Blizzard said:Eh, I'm sure Jackson still loves me. Every game needs a fan (note my avatar) who tries to keep the hype to a realistic level. It can only help the overall experience.
GDJustin said:I have never met anyone that reviews games
Struct09 said:I was mildly excited for this game, but after playing it at PAX I am hyped through the roof
GDJustin said:I have never met anyone that reviews games starting out at 10/10 then removing points for faults.
Jackson said:....no human being will ever be able to play the game in its entirety, they'll die. You'll die before you can experience everything in Scribblenauts because it takes so long. In your lifetime it's not going to happen.
Jackson said:http://www.techflash.com/seattle/20...akthrough_game_for_5th_cell.html?surround=lfn
Another pretty cool interview you guys might wanna read -- more background on 5TH Cell and what not. Also it links to GAF (like the internet always does :lol).
Interview said:We have Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington, just because they're really, really famous..
Alright, well, the way Scribblenauts is, I'm sure I'll be able to figure out something for all my flaming sheep launching needs.SirPenguin said:Someone at Something Awful tried an idea similar to the cannon/sheep/etc. idea. Blizzard seems to be right.
I already crushed that dream too! A catapault can't launch cats, I'm nearly certain someone tried it. If you use a seesaw or other physics method to do it, though, it might be possible.mr.saturn said:Alright, well, the way Scribblenauts is, I'm sure I'll be able to figure out something for all my flaming sheep launching needs.
Perhaps catapult? Assuming it doesn't already have some kind of boulder in it or something along those lines...
SirPenguin said someone was able to make seesaw and launch Maxwell, just not very high. So, I guess that's a back-up plan .Blizzard said:I already crushed that dream too! A catapault can't launch cats, I'm nearly certain someone tried it. If you use a seesaw or other physics method to do it, though, it might be possible.
What about building your own catapult?mr.saturn said:SirPenguin said someone was able to make seesaw and launch Maxwell, just not very high. So, I guess that's a back-up plan .
I'd assume if building a seesaw would work, this would too.mbnmac said:What about building your own catapult?
big log, long stick, something on one end, drop something else on the other
Might work?
Done. First time I've become a Fan of a game before I've bought it.SirPenguin said:[Speaking of official, don't forget to follow the official Facebook page.
Join us from 11AM - 2PM for an exclusive launch party celebrating the debut of the already acclaimed Scribblenauts!
Nintendo World will be the only place that fans can purchase Scribblenauts (while supplies last) before its official launch on September 15.
The event will feature an autograph signing with the Scribblenauts creators, fun and informative game demos, exclusive premium item giveaways and many more fun activities!
Cyndar said:*Reads interview.*
...
Okay, it's official.
Jackson, I will be working for 5th Cell. It won't be today. It won't be for another two years due to those stupid legal constraints. But it is inevitable. Even if I have to kill another employee to make it happen. I have C++ and OpenGL experience. I have an open and creative mind. It will happen. I will make it happen.