Me too but also Gamespot.Originally Posted by DWF
I read both reviews to back each other's up. For the most part, they mention the same exact stuff. Just i dont like how gamespot gets ther scores from a weird average of gameplay/graphics/etc. making them give a game with only decent graphics a 9 when really it should get a 7. They are getting a new rating system today so thatll change
Wow, they trash the game almost more then IGN did. Getting a little worried here for sure. Although I will say that Eurogamer and I have almost opposite taste in games. They gave Dirt, NBA 2k7, Gears of War, Fight Night 3 and other great games an 8 as well, while even giving some games like Condemned and GRAW a 7 and Kameo a 5! They always just seem to miss the point.
EGM gave it a 9, 6.5, and an 8.5.
The one reviewer who gave it a 6.5 didn't like how the puzzles made you think and find out things on your own... He also felt that the quests were too difficult because you actually had to pay attention to street signs and the like to figure out where you're supposed to go, and he says that if he wanted to do that, he'd do it in real life...
Are you freakin' serious?
Jeez... Are they just hiring writers off the streets now?
"Oh noes! I'm forced to think! There goes another point off the score"
Usually, poor reviews don't bother me- of they can justify why they don't like the game, that's fair enough. But too many of these reviews seem to be just pulled out of their... well, you know where I meant.
What did the other two reviewers like about it?
Gamepro review- 4.25 out of 5. Lousy way to score a game, huh?
Man, it's funny, the scores for the game aren't bad, but everyone keeps bashing the game in their reviews. Now I'm officially worried, but I'll wait to see what the big 3, Gamespot, IGN, and Teamxbox have to say.Gamepro review- 4.25 out of 5. Lousy way to score a game, huh?
Im getting it either way, reviews dont matter now, maybe a demo first though (if theres ognnabe one ill play it first)
anway- Gamespot and IGN (US) are the only reviews i care about- they actually go into detail and have a standard accross all there games
IGN US Review: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/799/799368p2.html
7.8/10
Gamesradar Review: http://www.gamesradar.com/us/xbox360...25145931993063
9/10
Hm... I don't know if I want to get this much anymore, I may just rent it... besides my only motive to buy it would be to have it in waiting for BioShock. :/
aHa! a confession!
jk
I think I'll still be buying this. It's not as if most of the reviews are 7.5's or worse 6.0. The fact of the matter is if I wait to buy a game that is a 9/10's across the board I'll probably be waiting all the way till the end of august.
Exactly. I usually trust IGN, and I'm not saying they're wrong here because I personally have yet to play the game. But it's receiving a lot of 9s and the occasional 8... Other than the one EGM reviewer who gave it a 6.5 (while the other two gave it a 9 and a 6.5), IGN's review is the lowest score that I've seen thus far.
Maybe it's one of those "some people get it, some people just don't" kind of thing. Or maybe some people have differing views on value. The game may be great, but for $60 you might want a strong multiplayer as well.
I'll be buying it. I'll beat the Single Player as many times as it takes to unlock everything and I'll give the multiplayer a shot. If I enjoy it, I may keep it. If not, I'll trade it in and get like $30 back. Slightly more pricey than a rent, but I don't mind.
EDIT: the other two reviewers from EGM gave it a 9 and an 8.5, not 6.5.
Yeah renting can be a safe way of knowing if you like a game or not, but in the end if you REALLY like the game your probably going to buy it, so there is 8 dollars for the rent plus the 60 you need to buy the game.
I'd probably also say play it over a friends house, that way it is the best of both worlds, but sadly my friends are all an hour away or don't own an xbox.
I'm buying it no matter what, if I don't like it, it's still a collectable.
Im seeing some 7s to 9s.
They say the game really doesnt have any problems except its slightly easy, the multiplayer is dull as it is unbalanced and cramped. Who thinks that they could have put it on hard mode and that the game community will catch on to how to play it properly?
i dont like how IGN USA states that they find the AI lacking.
oh well i expect 2K and starbreeze to give the darkness some polishing patches anyway so im not concerned.
IGN's review of the Darkness rating of 7.8 is really unfair.. That rates the game as only being Good on their rating chart..
This game is GREAT..They have been in the habit of giving poor ratings to games that really deserve better reviews..Especially Xbox 360 games or 360 exclusive versions of games not on the PS3.
Interesting Side Note: The only review as of this posting they have given for The Darkness is for the Xbox 360 version..How much do you want to bet that their rating of the PS3 version is higher than 7.8...I would be really shocked if it is the same..
I am also particularly interested in why they also tend to give 2K games, games low ratings. Seems there is a bias for some reason. Personally I would not give them the privaledge of receiving a copy of any of my games to play if I were 2k, or anyone else for that matter..They certainly would not get a copy of Bioshock either..Let them go buy the F**king games like you and I have too..Seeing as how they charge to get full access to their site by becoming an IGN insider, I dont think they should be getting anything for free, unless it is a demo of a game...Oh, I am sure they will give the responsiblity of rating Bioshock to one of their Sony Dickhead reviewers, who will undoubtably give Bioshock a lackluster rating as well, since it wont be on the PS3,,even though this game is brilliant in every way conceivable, and will wind up getting game of the year or should be game of the year..
Well, anyway,, IGN sucks..To many reviewers who have been mind washed by sony over the years...I dont rely on them anymore as a determining factor when I buy a game..Especially a Microsoft game or third party game for play on the Excellent 360 console..I ony use IGN as an additional source for news, screenshots and videos.
I now rely on GameSpot and 1UP for most of my reliable info and they seem to be more unbiased when it comes to game reviews..Considering how many gamers have posted on the IGN forums about their pathetic review rating of The Darkness, maybe they will recast a different rating, but considering their piasness they probably wont.
I will be buying The Darkness regardless and cant wait till August to get Bioshock as well!!!!!
bioshock should not become game of the year IMO thats reserved for the darkness.
bioshock should be game of the decade
I was expecting better scores but at least the 360 version is better:
360: http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/799/799624p3.html
PS3: http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/799/799624p1.html
different ports have different scores? that's kinda dumb...
It's like that for all games on all review sites because The consoles have different standards they just review them based on what the console it is on can do, also IGN lowered the PS3 score because I think some framerate problems in the PS3 version so that is why the PS3 version did get a lower score.
Here is Gamespot's Review it got a 8.5 out of 10 http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/acti...ml?sid=6173249
I'm really happy with the scores. I will give it a rent.
My Darkness review- originally posted over at Gamespot.com.
well here's my review posted up on Unscripted 360:
http://www.unscripted360.com/2007/07...rkness-review/
i don't care about the reveiw it's getting i F#*%#*% love the game!!!
It got some excellent reviews, but I wouldn't follow the opinion of one person reviewing the game. If you're interest in a game, go for it and purchase it. Though with all the positive reviews, it is a big incentive to check the Darkness out.
Where is my lovely edit button
Love the game, it gets 9/10. Until you play multiplayer...goes to about 4/10.
Just thought I'd copy this here from my other thread!!
Ok, with all of the "TIHS GMAE SUX0RZ!!111" threads, I decided to point out the good AND bad things in this game, in my opinion.
Pros:
-Beautiful graphics, except for facial design*.
-Breathtaking plotline
-Lush soundscape
-Vast weapons array
-Good hell levels, reminds me a bit of a WWII game.
Cons:
-Bad facial design (Starbreeze & 2k should note that)
-Horrid online multiplayer
-Brief gameplay, only 8-10 hrs.
-Plot and bosses wayyyy rushed (and plot incomplete, we need a sequel!)
-A bit too much swearing (I know it is supposed to portray realism, but it got ridiculous after a few hours)
-No CD soundtrack?!
-To add more, I really didn't like the interactive cutscenes and the ones where you went place to place. Just give us normal cutscenes and don't play one when the new area is loading!
*About the facial design: I should go more in-depth with that.
Yes, most of the GRAPHICS for the face were well-made, but with a few people it was a bit blocky. And for animation, when they scream/yell, their lips hardly move!
In conclusion, this game is definitely good enough to buy, but I think it has some notable flaws that 2k and Starbreeze should note. Let's just hope that if the sequel rumor is true, they fix all of this.
The Russian magazine "Igromania" gave it 9.5 out of ten and proclaim it the second game of the year, just after Mass Effect (2007). It's almost the biggest magazine in Europe.
Bloody brilliant Game! For me it's the major cause for buying a console.
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