BardicKnowledge Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 I've heard the "linear corridor" complaint from a bunch of people, including jrpg fans. Haven't played it myself yet though, so I dunno.
Malaki-LEGEND.sys Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 He wasn't nearly as vitriolic as I thought he'd be. Guess its a good thing he didn't play more than 5 hours. For the record though, I actually enjoyed everything about the game save the pacing until Cha.12 when shit goes bonkers.
KieranCarden Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 He wasn't nearly as vitriolic as I thought he'd be. Guess its a good thing he didn't play more than 5 hours.For the record though, I actually enjoyed everything about the game save the pacing until Cha.12 when shit goes bonkers. I've been waiting for him to review FFXIII, but he only played 5 hours worth? Kind of disappointing to find that out... He won't tear it apart nearly as much as I'd hope he would. *Watches*
Fishy Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 As an FFXIII fan, I can say with all honesty - he's pretty much spot on *for the first 5 hours*. The characters are just dysfunctional but they get way more interesting - as his friend said - 20 hours in. The linear pathing also dissapears around then. If you don't enjoy the linear part - you are probably going to be sick of it within 5 hours. I don't think I'd be able to stand replaying the game for that reason, it takes far too long to kick off really. I still enjoyed the game mind, but he hit all the flaws head on. It gets better later is a pretty crap defense for a game.
noTuX Posted April 4, 2010 Posted April 4, 2010 As an FFXIII fan, I can say with all honesty - he's pretty much spot on *for the first 5 hours*. The characters are just dysfunctional but they get way more interesting - as his friend said - 20 hours in. The linear pathing also dissapears around then. If you don't enjoy the linear part - you are probably going to be sick of it within 5 hours. I don't think I'd be able to stand replaying the game for that reason, it takes far too long to kick off really. I still enjoyed the game mind, but he hit all the flaws head on. It gets better later is a pretty crap defense for a game. Yeah, his review was on point. I am feeling exactly the same way he felt. I actually stopped playing for a while cause I'm losing interest. Hopefully, I will feel a little better when I reach that 20 hour point that everyone is talking about. I'm probably going to hurry up and beat this game, then trade it in immediately. There is no way I'm gonna play it again. There is just no replay value in this one for me.
LostChronos Posted April 4, 2010 Posted April 4, 2010 Yeah, his review was on point. I am feeling exactly the same way he felt. I actually stopped playing for a while cause I'm losing interest. Hopefully, I will feel a little better when I reach that 20 hour point that everyone is talking about. I'm probably going to hurry up and beat this game, then trade it in immediately. There is no way I'm gonna play it again. There is just no replay value in this one for me. You ain't kidding brother. But SquareEnix don't give a shit if you play it twice! They've already taken your $60...
Thin Crust Posted April 4, 2010 Posted April 4, 2010 so is there a way to check which game he is going to review next? I'm guessing it will be Just Cause 2 or God of War 3 unless it's already been confirmed otherwise.
Brushfire Posted April 5, 2010 Posted April 5, 2010 You ain't kidding brother. But SquareEnix don't give a shit if you play it twice! They've already taken your $60... Truer words have never been spoken. We need to hang out more.
Evahn Posted April 10, 2010 Posted April 10, 2010 I myself couldn't even make it past the first hour of FFXIII ... kept falling asleep during the battles ...
JCvgluvr Posted April 10, 2010 Posted April 10, 2010 Well, guys, I've thought about it and...you know those people who've gotten tired of Yahtzee, saying that he's too same-y and has become old and repetitive? I'm not one of those people (yet). Loved the GoW3 review. "Pregnant aircraft carrier."
JCvgluvr Posted April 15, 2010 Posted April 15, 2010 :lmassoff:x5 Yahtzee gets 5/5 laughing smilies this week. (Even though his Nintendo hatred is becoming more predictable and baseless as time goes on.) I just might get Red Steel 2 now. Worse case scenario, I'll trade in Red Steel 2, and still have a Wii Motion + for when the next Zelda comes.
Elex Synn Posted April 15, 2010 Posted April 15, 2010 I will admit, I don't laugh at these as much as I use to. I still find it fairly entertaining though.
Thalzon Posted April 22, 2010 Posted April 22, 2010 Why did he review this game? ... ... ... ... JUST 'CAUSE. 2.
Inimitable Posted April 22, 2010 Posted April 22, 2010 Pretty much spot on for JC2. The game's ridiculously fun, and the only major flaw is its ridiculous expansiveness/repetitiveness - it's TOO BIG. I spent 20 hours completing sidequests and 5 hours (at most) finishing the entire story, and I'm still 30-something% complete. I'll definitely go back when I'm not inundated with other new games to finish up, but it's definitely reaching a bit too far for content. On the other hand, driving a fully upgraded motorcycle through a snowy, deathtrap-filled mountain range for absolutely no good reason is way too much fun and I really can't describe why.
Thylacine Posted April 22, 2010 Posted April 22, 2010 I think that's the funniest review I've watched in a long time. I think Yahtzee makes his best jokes when they're very out-of-context references to gameplay. Having a random game like that was perfect for a ZP review.
Petara Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 Silent Hill: Shattered Memories I think he's right about the whole lack of true horror and dread, though there were points of extreme uneasiness that shook me for sure. Pretty spot-on review as far as I'm concerned.
The Coop Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 Thanks for posting it, Petara. I was swamped all day.
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