Sadly, a surprising amount of gamers lack the ability to form their own opinion. I don't even mean this as an insult mind you.
The amount of people that will say "X game is bad, because IGN gave it a 7/10 (which isn't even a bad score) therefore I will never ever try out this game myself, even though I really want to" are plentiful.
A review is another person's opinion. A piece in which the writer tells you their thoughts about whatever media they've consumed. Whether they like it or dislike it, it is NOT definitive judgement ๐.
Ultimately that's what Suda and Mikami are getting at. There's nothing inherently wrong with Metacritic. But gamers using that as the be all end all of how a video game should be perceived is insane.
@somnambulance Yooooooo first time.seeing a human giving a shout to Happy Console Gamer! Johnny has to be one of my favourite YouTubers at this moment in time.
Always appreciate you guys highlighting lesser known games that most people wouldn't bother checking out, simply because they're not aware of their existence.
As an admirer of steampunk stuff, I'll defo check this out ๐
Seems like people have forgotten that an until dawn movie is also in the works.
Similarly to how TLOU part 1 sold really well (I think) thanks to new interest from the HBO series, I'm sure Sony is planning a similar outcome for until dawn. Guess we'll have to wait and see if it pays off ๐
@Veritas7Ax Don't forget a certain character from a certain JRPG as well๐
I just LOVE his voice so much man. Something about it that's so silky, so satisfying to hear๐. Don't wanna sound weird or anything but there's some voices that just sound so GOOD. Voices that can't be replicated. Feel the same way with Ashley Johnson and Robin Atkin Downes.
Looks fantastic. Aside from a few misfires here and there (JJK cursed trash ๐), Bandai have been on a roll as of late. This seems to (hopefully) be another banger
Perfect pricing. Been meaning to play this one on the PS3 but... let's just say the time for collecting games at a reasonable price for that console is nearing it's end๐.
But I love them๐. Yes, there's a lot of them that suck, but there are a lot of great ones as well. Ultimate ninja storm, budokai tenkaichi, pokken, Arms, power stone, gundam versus, kill la kill if.
Arena fighters have a lot of potential but unfortunately most of the time that potential isn't realised. But when it is realised like in the games that I listed above, you're in for a great time.
@AsterZero Honestly speaking My hero one's justice 2 was a fantastic game๐. Some issues sure, but I think with a third game they could've definitely ironed some things out. Alas, I don't know if we'll ever get a third one.
One of the best games ever made with one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard.
A big hearty recommend from me, for anyone looking to experience a tough but rewarding action platformer. Not too long as well from what I remember. Think I beat it in like 12 hours on the psp? So yeah, a great pallete cleanser between longer games.
Currently replaying Dragon Quest V and man do I love this game so much!
Also catching up on the SGF announcements. Seems like it was a pretty good showcase imo. It's always the ones that you don't tune in for that happen to be good๐
Honestly speaking tho, I hate the constant outrage and negativity that surrounds pretty much anything related to entertainment. Whether it be a film or a game, there is always something that shouldn't have even been considered controversial to begin with๐.
Edit: Funny thing is it takes away from the things one should be critical of in the first place. You're complaining about a black dude in a videogame when the real problem is Ubisoft's absurd pricing schemes๐ญ
@Mintie Seems like it was a big fat gurthy bomb for SEGA unfortunately๐ฌ.
But I think that's what I find so weird. You have plenty of games that perform abysmally initially on launch, or aren't received super well critically yet later on they become cult classics; This doesn't seem to be the the case at all for Binary Domain๐ฅฒ.
I hope one day it gets its moment in the spotlight. Lot of memes can be made from this game I tell you๐
Been playing Binary Domain for the PS3 and I'm having a blast! But it's not just the gameplay that's super fun mind you, but it's the story that's surprisingly pretty good!
Now that the damned dissertation is finally handed in it's time to finally get back into videogames๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
Season 1 was an enjoyable show, but definitely doesn't compare to the original game. Felt rushed and some scenes lacked impact as a result of that. Still a solid 7/10, but I'm really hoping season 2 is an improvement.
Again, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but what do people even want anymore with female characters?
People use to complain about reboot Lara's character design from Shadow, they've listened and gone back to her original design and people now have an issue with the very thing that they wanted in the first place ๐.
I was today years old when I found out that a Jump moba exists on phone ๐ฏ.
As cool as these events are, the amount of people are scary ngl๐. This is such a stretch I know, but after hearing stories related to crowdcrush I am very wary of swarms of people๐ฌ.
Understandable but a shame nonetheless. And like others are saying this void is being filled by many indie rpgs and Square's own HD-2D rpgs.
I'd highly recommend Oninaki if anybody hasn't played it. Not a perfect game, the combat is incredibly repetitive, but it's world and story were really well done imo.
Aside from a few outliers, more often than not anime games are rushed arena fighters but this one in particular confuses me.
It's from the same developers behind the one's justice games and it looks like a complete step down in terms of quality.
One's justice 2 is a great arena fighter in my opinion that's sadly been forgotten over time(due to the I.P not being as popular as it once was I'd imagine), and everytime I see footage of cursed clash I become incredibly disappointed. Like I have a soft spot for sh*tty anime games, but this one looks really bland.
Rayman origins/legends, child of light, valiant hearts and now this. Ubisoft seems to always kill it with their smaller projects, but only seem to make a small amount of them.๐ข
Like the EA originals(I think that's what it's called) label, I would love to see Ubisoft focus on making fantastic games that aren't necessarily triple A.
Incredibly excited to try the lost crown some time in the future!
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Re: Suda 51 Says 'Everyone Cares Too Much About Metacritic Scores'
Sadly, a surprising amount of gamers lack the ability to form their own opinion. I don't even mean this as an insult mind you.
The amount of people that will say "X game is bad, because IGN gave it a 7/10 (which isn't even a bad score) therefore I will never ever try out this game myself, even though I really want to" are plentiful.
A review is another person's opinion. A piece in which the writer tells you their thoughts about whatever media they've consumed. Whether they like it or dislike it, it is NOT definitive judgement ๐.
Ultimately that's what Suda and Mikami are getting at. There's nothing inherently wrong with Metacritic. But gamers using that as the be all end all of how a video game should be perceived is insane.
Re: Suda 51 Says 'Everyone Cares Too Much About Metacritic Scores'
@somnambulance Yooooooo first time.seeing a human giving a shout to Happy Console Gamer! Johnny has to be one of my favourite YouTubers at this moment in time.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 27
I've never played DAI so I didn't know the answer ๐ญ
Re: Don't Sleep on PS2 Secret Gem Sky Gunner, Coming to PS5, PS4 Next Week
Always appreciate you guys highlighting lesser known games that most people wouldn't bother checking out, simply because they're not aware of their existence.
As an admirer of steampunk stuff, I'll defo check this out ๐
Re: Powerpuff Girls Finally Confirmed for MultiVersus When Season 3 Begins on PS5, PS4
The game unfortunately didn't really click with me. One of those games that just doesn't feel satisfying I guess?
But if they add Generator Rex? I will devote my life to this game๐
Re: PS5, PC Disaster Concord Is Now Officially Offline Indefinitely
Like most people, I don't really care nor ever will care about Concord. But I can't help but feel for the developers.
Imagine spending the past eight years putting blood, sweat and tears into your dreams only for it to be unanimously rejected by the masses.
Hope the people at firewalk can pick themselves up after this.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Astro Bot Special
I think this is the first time I've gotten a 7/10 ๐ญ.
Happy boi
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 25
Haven't even played overwatch and I knew who the character was.
Ahem.
Re: Until Dawn PS5 Is Priced at $60 / ยฃ60
Seems like people have forgotten that an until dawn movie is also in the works.
Similarly to how TLOU part 1 sold really well (I think) thanks to new interest from the HBO series, I'm sure Sony is planning a similar outcome for until dawn. Guess we'll have to wait and see if it pays off ๐
Re: Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Gets First Real Look at Explosive Gameplay
@Veritas7Ax Don't forget a certain character from a certain JRPG as well๐
I just LOVE his voice so much man. Something about it that's so silky, so satisfying to hear๐. Don't wanna sound weird or anything but there's some voices that just sound so GOOD. Voices that can't be replicated. Feel the same way with Ashley Johnson and Robin Atkin Downes.
Re: Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Gets First Real Look at Explosive Gameplay
Looks fantastic. Aside from a few misfires here and there (JJK cursed trash ๐), Bandai have been on a roll as of late. This seems to (hopefully) be another banger
Re: Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Gets First Real Look at Explosive Gameplay
@themightyant Ichigo dub is peak tho๐
Re: Shadows of the Damned Remaster Out This Halloween, Only ยฃ20 / $25
Perfect pricing. Been meaning to play this one on the PS3 but... let's just say the time for collecting games at a reasonable price for that console is nearing it's end๐.
Would love to see a port of killer is dead too!
Re: Sunsoft's Retro Platformer Aero the Acro-Bat Is Swinging onto PS5, PS4 in August
Woah. Talk about a blast from the past!
Anyone remember Awesome Possum?๐
Re: Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Announced for PS5, PS4, and Yes, It's an Arena Fighter
A lot of people hate arena fighters...
But I love them๐. Yes, there's a lot of them that suck, but there are a lot of great ones as well. Ultimate ninja storm, budokai tenkaichi, pokken, Arms, power stone, gundam versus, kill la kill if.
Arena fighters have a lot of potential but unfortunately most of the time that potential isn't realised. But when it is realised like in the games that I listed above, you're in for a great time.
Re: Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Announced for PS5, PS4, and Yes, It's an Arena Fighter
@AsterZero Honestly speaking My hero one's justice 2 was a fantastic game๐. Some issues sure, but I think with a third game they could've definitely ironed some things out. Alas, I don't know if we'll ever get a third one.
Re: Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Announced for PS5, PS4, and Yes, It's an Arena Fighter
@LikelySatan Oooooh that Yu Yu Hakusho game sounds pretty rad! Will defo check it out.
Man, I really miss Treasure. They just...fizzled out in the 2010s. I would kill for another Sin and punishment ๐
Re: Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Announced for PS5, PS4, and Yes, It's an Arena Fighter
@LikelySatan Dude those DS games were incredible. You also had the "heat the soul" games for the PSP that were great fun as well.
Re: Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Announced for PS5, PS4, and Yes, It's an Arena Fighter
Anyone remember the fighting games for the Nintendo DS? Truly peak.
Really hope this one turns out to be great!
Re: Classic Action RPG Remaster Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Slashes to PS5, PS4 in 2025
Valestein Castle.
Search it up on YouTube. Listen to it.
Absorb it. Feel it.
You won't regret it.
๐
Re: Classic Action RPG Remaster Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Slashes to PS5, PS4 in 2025
One of the best games ever made with one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard.
A big hearty recommend from me, for anyone looking to experience a tough but rewarding action platformer. Not too long as well from what I remember. Think I beat it in like 12 hours on the psp? So yeah, a great pallete cleanser between longer games.
Re: Sony Is Allegedly Pulling PSVR2 Funding, Report Claims
Ps vita flashbacks๐ญ
Re: Fairy Tail 2 Brings the Anime Franchise Back as an Action RPG on PS5, PS4 This Year
Do fairy tail fans still even exist?๐
Re: Video Game Leaking Culture Has Hit an Embarrassing New Low
@UltimateOtaku91 I know I should just move on with my day but fam I cannot๐๐ญ.
This entire story is so flipping weird.
Re: Video Game Leaking Culture Has Hit an Embarrassing New Low
Honestly these Internet dweebs are so icky about any lady on the Internet, bonus points for being East Asian.
But to role play as a young Japanese lady and even going out of your way to speak in broken English is insane.
Like I'm equal parts laughing and shaking my head๐ฌ. It's weird as hell
Re: Video Game Leaking Culture Has Hit an Embarrassing New Low
This is so funny๐.
People were in love with this so called Japanese lady๐
Re: Yet Another Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase Will Air Next Month, Focusing on Story
Ehhh I won't be tuning in.
I'm already sold on the game and I can't wait to pick it up in 2 years!๐
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Emerges with 13 Minutes of Stabby, Smashy Gameplay
Anyone else get big Tenchu vibes from that stealth section?
Also Naoe is so small๐.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Finally Ventures to PS5 Later This Year, Trailer Gives First Look
Ouch.
That hurt
Re: Max Caulfield Returns in Life Is Strange: Double Exposure on PS5
I absolutely love the original Life is strange and Max Caulfield as a character.
Not too sure about this one if I'll be honest tho๐ . Although it does look very pretty.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 532
Currently replaying Dragon Quest V and man do I love this game so much!
Also catching up on the SGF announcements. Seems like it was a pretty good showcase imo. It's always the ones that you don't tune in for that happen to be good๐
Re: PlayStation London Studio Shares a Farewell Message Following Closure
Would have loved to see an Eyepet in VR๐ฅฒ
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveal Trailer Is Already the Most Disliked in Series History
@Korgon "I gotta say the drama over this whole thing has made absolutely zero sense."
Some people have way too much time on their hands๐. Making drama out of thin air at this point.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveal Trailer Is Already the Most Disliked in Series History
Honestly speaking tho, I hate the constant outrage and negativity that surrounds pretty much anything related to entertainment. Whether it be a film or a game, there is always something that shouldn't have even been considered controversial to begin with๐.
Edit: Funny thing is it takes away from the things one should be critical of in the first place. You're complaining about a black dude in a videogame when the real problem is Ubisoft's absurd pricing schemes๐ญ
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveal Trailer Is Already the Most Disliked in Series History
No one complained about having a white protagonist in a Japanese setting with Nioh๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 529
@Mintie Seems like it was a big fat gurthy bomb for SEGA unfortunately๐ฌ.
But I think that's what I find so weird. You have plenty of games that perform abysmally initially on launch, or aren't received super well critically yet later on they become cult classics; This doesn't seem to be the the case at all for Binary Domain๐ฅฒ.
I hope one day it gets its moment in the spotlight. Lot of memes can be made from this game I tell you๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 529
Been playing Binary Domain for the PS3 and I'm having a blast! But it's not just the gameplay that's super fun mind you, but it's the story that's surprisingly pretty good!
Now that the damned dissertation is finally handed in it's time to finally get back into videogames๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
Re: Here's Your First Official Look at HBO's The Last of Us Season 2
Season 1 was an enjoyable show, but definitely doesn't compare to the original game. Felt rushed and some scenes lacked impact as a result of that. Still a solid 7/10, but I'm really hoping season 2 is an improvement.
Excited!
Re: Sonic and Angry Birds Join Forces at Last in a Crossover No One Asked For
Also, I stand by the opinion that the angry bird movies were pretty solid. The first good videogame movies if you ask me๐
Re: Sonic and Angry Birds Join Forces at Last in a Crossover No One Asked For
Headline got me wheezing ๐
Re: Feature: Attending G-EIGHT, the Indie Convention with an Area for Erotic Games
Exposed titty in the 14th image I think you forgot to blur out๐
Great read overall and as always these features are such a delight to read!
Re: Looks Like This Is the New Lara Croft in PS5's Next Tomb Raider
Again, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but what do people even want anymore with female characters?
People use to complain about reboot Lara's character design from Shadow, they've listened and gone back to her original design and people now have an issue with the very thing that they wanted in the first place ๐.
Re: Looks Like This Is the New Lara Croft in PS5's Next Tomb Raider
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Re: Gallery: Taipei's 12th Annual Anime Convention Has Its Heart Stolen by Persona 5: The Phantom X
I was today years old when I found out that a Jump moba exists on phone ๐ฏ.
As cool as these events are, the amount of people are scary ngl๐. This is such a stretch I know, but after hearing stories related to crowdcrush I am very wary of swarms of people๐ฌ.
Re: Square Enix to Absorb Subsidiary Tokyo RPG Factory and All Its Assets
Understandable but a shame nonetheless. And like others are saying this void is being filled by many indie rpgs and Square's own HD-2D rpgs.
I'd highly recommend Oninaki if anybody hasn't played it. Not a perfect game, the combat is incredibly repetitive, but it's world and story were really well done imo.
Re: Persona 3 Reload (PS5) - A Stunning Remake of a Classic RPG, Polished to Near Perfection
My favourite game of all time. So so happyโบ๏ธโบ๏ธโบ๏ธ
Re: Persona 3 Reload (PS5) - A Stunning Remake of a Classic RPG, Polished to Near Perfection
I've been waiting for this!
Re: Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash's PS5, PS4 Platinum Looks Like It'll Take Some Time
Aside from a few outliers, more often than not anime games are rushed arena fighters but this one in particular confuses me.
It's from the same developers behind the one's justice games and it looks like a complete step down in terms of quality.
One's justice 2 is a great arena fighter in my opinion that's sadly been forgotten over time(due to the I.P not being as popular as it once was I'd imagine), and everytime I see footage of cursed clash I become incredibly disappointed. Like I have a soft spot for sh*tty anime games, but this one looks really bland.
Re: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (PS5) - A Slick, Satisfying, and Royally Robust Metroidvania
Rayman origins/legends, child of light, valiant hearts and now this. Ubisoft seems to always kill it with their smaller projects, but only seem to make a small amount of them.๐ข
Like the EA originals(I think that's what it's called) label, I would love to see Ubisoft focus on making fantastic games that aren't necessarily triple A.
Incredibly excited to try the lost crown some time in the future!
Re: Gravity Rush's Movie Adaptation Makes a Surprise Cameo at CES 2024
I'm gonna shed a tear ๐ข. Makes me happy to see Gravity rush not forgotton.
Gravity rush 2 is one of my favourite games ever made. An open world that feels alive and bursting with love in every single way