I realise that obviously the disconnects are going to be patched.
But they said they DESIGNED(!!!) the game with a 4:3 aspect ratio in split-screen!! That's a JOKE.
They didn't even give R2's 60-player MP more than ONE SENTENCE in their review. The co-op got ONE PARAGRAPH. Completely ridiculous.
I don't like L4D - and even if lots of people like the game, it still doesn't deserve a 9 purely based on the very LOW amount of content it offers. A linear co-op campaign. Great.
Gears 2 probably deserves that 9 - but Edge are so biased they are a complete JOKE.
I don't think L4D deserves anywhere near that score.
Especially if they are being so harsh on other games.
I still don't understand why people like that last-gen trash half-life 2 mod of a game. And yes I've played the demo. Still don't understand.
They are full of BS.
I've got to say I pretty much disagree completely with each and every one of their reviews for PS3 games/multiplatform games on PS3. As well as Left 4 Dead - that score is way too high. Even if I liked the gameplay in L4D it still wouldn't deserve a 9 because it simply doesn't have enough content.
It's not just that. Their review of R2 was overwhelmingly negative for no good reason. Apparently it's the co-op that shines; but that got little more than a paragraph in their review.
It's not only that they gave a 6 - some may argue all they want that 6 is an "OK" score - but I think the overall tone of the review was pretty negative. They list all the flaws of R2 in the captions...
What is really annoying me right now is that they devote ONE (yes just one) paragraph to the co-op in R2. Now from what I've heard, the co-op is the best bit. But the most descriptive thing they had to say was "it's partially successful", and then criticised th...
There is something seriously against the trend for most of these reviews though. Now Gears 2 - fine. I can believe a 9/10. Left 4 Dead - well I didn't like the demo particularly, and furthermore, this game offers... a co-op mode. That's it. Compare with Resistance 2 (in which the co-op is INCREDIBLY similar, the graphics are superior, the player count is double, and the mechanics have 10000x more depth), which has co-op as just 1/3 of the entire package, which gets a 6/10.
Is qua...
Wait for UK reviews; these will probably more accurately reflect the game. I remember that the original Resistance was rated poorly in the UK press compared to the US press. I can see R2 getting an 8-9 from most UK sites.
Ouch.
Anyway I learnt recently that this game's split-screen is completely broken -
It runs in 4:3 with black bars either side
You get random disconnects from games/stability is very poor
2nd player doesn't accumulate EXP
So that's going to sour the experience for me a bit. 4:3 aspect ratio I'm really annoyed about - I mean WTF what kind of advantage is it _really_ to have a slightly wider field of view, as compared to being able to watch the other ...
Foxgod, when I first saw your posts they were intelligent, reasoned arguments. I could even agree with you on some points.
Now I realise you're just a fanboy. Open zone is that way ----->
The thing where you have to hold your controller steady whilst sniping is a stroke of genius. That shouldn't be turned off because it's an awesome use of sixaxis.
I found it underwhelming too. It's not about being a fanboy at all. I don't know why people automatically assume this. I have never understood the rather extreme hype for this game, and after playing it, it seems quite shallow. I put my full impressions in the forum.
WTF? MGS4 will have MANY nominations for GOTY. I think GTA4 will too. The reason so many autumn/winter games are considered for GOTY is because more games are released around this time.
Boooooo
Come on, join in the fun.
IT'S A CONSPIRACY!!!
MS paid 100 billion dollars to advertise on Saturn?!??
Or there is a Locust attack imminent!??!?
Who disagreed with my comment about 50+ MP in COD4? Did none of you PLAY the PC version?
Oh yeah of course the PC version's graphics will look "good" - depending on your graphics card. Still won't be that great though. And this video is from the 360 version.
"Bububu Reistance 2 campaign sucks because it is generic!!1111 And this is great because it is generic AND is based upon the crappy source engine!!!111"
I am talking about the great games that I have enjoyed/will enjoy on my PS3 this year. As well as the great new features and upcoming blu-ray films that I will be able to enjoy on my PS3 thanks to the format war victory.
Who gives a flying f*ck how much it sells, really? As long as there are people playing the games I love online, and the PS3 continues to be supported, I don't care.
For me, this has been the year of the PS3.
Graphics look piss-poor.
Gameplay looks generic.
Variety looks non-existent.
Animations look incredibly crude.
It looks like a mod of Half-life 2.
You must agree that Edge's reviews are JOKES though. WTF are they thinking with all those scores? Mirror's edge as good as Quantum of Solace? Animal Crossing better than R2?