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[King_Moc]

You already know if you will like this game.

Probably accurate. And i think review scores may be all over the place as this kind of game isn't for everyone, even less so now than back when Ico and SOTC came out. I preordered it months back, anyway.

 

[M.W.]

65 Meta

 

[PackAPunchedMick]

High 60s.

Not expecting much tbh but i'm along for the ride anyway because, well, its The Last Fucking Guardian!!!!!

 

[888]

What does that even mean?

As in it looks like it is the same clunky controls from Shadows of the Colossus. The game has been in development for what 10 years? I wouldn't even say the game looks all that good graphically. Could just be the art style as well.

 

[Kudo]

80-90 is my prediction, I have a feeling the game will get you too emotionally invested in it for reviewers to rate it any lower.
Can't wait to receive mine!

 

[AuthenticM]

79

 

[JuanLatino]

will start with a 90 metascore and end up on 86/87

 

[TheOfficeMut]

I have not seen any previews or impressions of this game but I'll throw in my two cents: 78 metacritic.

 

[Axass]

As in it looks like it is the same clunky controls from Shadows of the Colossus. The game has been in development for what 10 years? I wouldn't even say the game looks all that good graphically. Could just be the art style as well.

Those are artistic and design choices. I wish there were more PS2 level games and less open world AAA unfocused explosionfests in gaming.

 

[LastMinuteHero]

The game wasn't in development for 10 years. Someone else will probably explain it better than me.

 

[EscapeArtist]

I'm sure I'll love this game...but I'm gonna go with a 76 metacritic. The controls in those old Team Ico games were not the best and this seems to be very similar.

 

[Disagree Guy]

I don't have a clue what this game is about and so far none of the hype has touched me.

I literally have no idea why people are going so nuts about it.

It'll probably meta in the 70-80 range but I'd love to know what the draw is here?

Not a troll post.

 

[Onyar]

How can people predict scores with not even playing the game?
How can you predict if people will enjoy or not something if you hasn't try it yet?

 

[mrklaw]

Yeah, I'm not sure how that thread will go but probably not well.

Tom did all the coverage for it so we'll see how it goes.

I choose not to do this one since I wanted to savor the game for myself without deadlines.

does it have pro support? Any news on what that entails?

 

[whoszed]

Metacritic 80.

 

[Yamibito]

I don't have a clue what this game is about and so far none of the hype has touched me.

I literally have no idea why people are going so nuts about it.

It'll probably meta in the 70-80 range but I'd love to know what the draw is here?

Not a troll post.

It's the next game from Fumito Ueda, the director of the much beloved PS2 games Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. Not much to get.

 

[WhateverItTakes]

I don't have a clue what this game is about and so far none of the hype has touched me.

I literally have no idea why people are going so nuts about it.

It'll probably meta in the 70-80 range but I'd love to know what the draw is here?

Not a troll post.

Ico and Shadow of the Colossus were both incredible. Throw in a long long wait and there's the anticipation.

 

[Poetic.Injustice]

Between 80-85 metacritic.

How can people predict scores with not even playing the game?
How can you predict if people will enjoy or not something if you hasn't try it yet?

Reading through the early impressions thread.

 

[KevinG]

How can people predict scores with not even playing the game?
How can you predict if people will enjoy or not something if you hasn't try it yet?

thisisNeoGAF.gif

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Destructoid: "So yes the controls are clunky, the AI unresponsive, the camera a constant obstacle, the framerate is frequently in the 20s, and the nature of the puzzles mean once you solve them it isnt very replayable.

BUT

there's just something magical about Ueda games that no has managed to replicate since 2005's Shadow of the Colossus. A combination of wonderful animation, unique sound design, environmental storytelling, and extraordinary atmosphere makes it like nothing else in the gaming market today. If you can get past its many technical faults, you're in for an experience unlike any other this year that you won't soon forget.

7.5/10

Spoiler

(j/k but just wait)

 

[DrZeus]

Can't believe we're here. MC: 76

 

[LordKano]

Destructoid: "So yes the controls are clunky, the AI unresponsive, the camera a constant obstacle, the framerate is frequently in the 20s, and the nature of the puzzles mean once you solve them it isnt very replayable.

BUT

there's just something magical about Ueda games that no has managed to replicate since 2005's Shadow of the Colossus. A combination of wonderful animation, unique sound design, environmental storytelling, and extraordinary atmosphere makes it like nothing else in the gaming market today. If you can get past its many technical faults, you're in for an experience unlike any other this year that you won't soon forget.

7.5/10

Spoiler

(j/k but just wait)

Well, that's how I expect most reviews will be.

 

[Nirolak]

Remember to make a different thread when the reviews actually come out.

 

[Disagree Guy]

It's the next game from Fumito Ueda, the director of the much beloved PS2 games Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. Not much to get.

Ico and Shadow of the Colossus were both incredible. Throw in a long long wait and there's the anticipation.

So basically if I didn't really care for those games there is a good chance I won't care much for this?

 

[More_Badass]

I don't have a clue what this game is about and so far none of the hype has touched me.

I literally have no idea why people are going so nuts about it.

It'll probably meta in the 70-80 range but I'd love to know what the draw is here?

Not a troll post.

Long awaited successor to Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. Consider that Ico basically influenced the entire industry, leading to the creation of the Souls series and influencing everything from Halo and The Last of Us to Snake Eater and Twilight Princess

 

[silva1991]

Destructoid: "So yes the controls are clunky, the AI unresponsive, the camera a constant obstacle, the framerate is frequently in the 20s, and the nature of the puzzles mean once you solve them it isnt very replayable.

BUT

there's just something magical about Ueda games that no has managed to replicate since 2005's Shadow of the Colossus. A combination of wonderful animation, unique sound design, environmental storytelling, and extraordinary atmosphere makes it like nothing else in the gaming market today. If you can get past its many technical faults, you're in for an experience unlike any other this year that you won't soon forget.

7.5/10

Spoiler

(j/k but just wait)

Oh you.

 

[bud]

Destructoid: "So yes the controls are clunky, the AI unresponsive, the camera a constant obstacle, the framerate is frequently in the 20s, and the nature of the puzzles mean once you solve them it isnt very replayable.

BUT

there's just something magical about Ueda games that no has managed to replicate since 2005's Shadow of the Colossus. A combination of wonderful animation, unique sound design, environmental storytelling, and extraordinary atmosphere makes it like nothing else in the gaming market today. If you can get past its many technical faults, you're in for an experience unlike any other this year that you won't soon forget.

7.5/10

Spoiler

(j/k but just wait)

game of the fucking year.

ueda touches me like few others have.

actually pre-ordered it which is something i almost never do.

 

[Jawbreaker]

So basically if I didn't really care for those games there is a good chance I won't care much for this?

You most likely wouldn't care for it, with the caveat that this one may click with you if you've ever owned a pet you really cared for.

 

[Arion]

So basically if I didn't really care for those games there is a good chance I won't care much for this?

That is very much correct. Don't get fooled by the hype since most of it is coming from fans of Team Ico.

 

[AzureFlame]

Played it yesterday, had alot of problems with camera but man this game is magical, the AI is actually great, trico feels real, no game is like this game but it's not for everyone.

 

[mrklaw]

I don't have a clue what this game is about and so far none of the hype has touched me.

I literally have no idea why people are going so nuts about it.

It'll probably meta in the 70-80 range but I'd love to know what the draw is here?

Not a troll post.

perhaps if you had a clue what this game is about you might have an idea why people are going so nuts about it.

Not a troll post.

 

[GinoFelino]

That is very much correct. Don't get fooled by the hype since most of it is coming from fans of Team Ico.

Yeah, don't be fooled by people who love things and are looking forward to the next work of art by the people who made those things.

You have to wait for the opinion of someone who doesn't love those things, because that's better somehow.

Spoiler

Seriously is this bullshit for real

 

[More_Badass]

That is very much correct. Don't get fooled by the hype since most of it is coming from fans of Team Ico.

You make it sound like the only reason to hyped is because you're a fan of Team Ico's games and the game itself has not merits of its own

 

[Arturo]

Played it yesterday, had alot of problems with camera but man this game is magical, the AI is actually great, trico feels real, no game is like this game but it's not for everyone.

Which game is for everyone?

 

[mrklaw]

Long awaited successor to Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. Consider that Ico basically influenced the entire industry, leading to the creation of the Souls series and influencing everything from Halo and The Last of Us to Snake Eater and Twilight Princess

Are there any documentaries/articles that go into Ueda games and the influence they have had on other games and developers? I can imagine it could be the basis for a great video with lots of talking head testimony.

 

[Disagree Guy]

perhaps if you had a clue what this game is about you might have an idea why people are going so nuts about it.

Not a troll post.

Well I mean I get the point about some kid having a giant dog as a pet or something but I don't really understand what the premise is.

I just wanted to know what it was exactly that was making people hype so much for it.

Other users have mentioned the Ico and Shadow of Colossus thing and I wasn't really a fan of either game tbf so that pretty much answers my question.

I think I'll steer clear of it anyway.

 

[Backfoggen]

My prediction: 0

 

[Y2Kev]

Which game is for everyone?

Kirby

Brain training

Bejeweled

Lol

 

[OverBlood 3]

Which game is for everyone?

Peggle

Bonk

Chuck Rock

Overblood

Haha Y2Kev

 

[GinoFelino]

Well I mean I get the point about some kid having a giant dog as a pet or something but I don't really understand what the premise is.

I just wanted to know what it was exactly that was making people hype so much for it.

Other users have mentioned the Ico and Shadow of Colossus thing and I wasn't really a fan of either game tbf so that pretty much answers my question.

I think I'll steer clear of it anyway.

Closest mainstream thing to Ueda games are the Ghibli movies. If you like those, you'll probably like this.

 

[Servbot24]

How can people predict scores with not even playing the game?
How can you predict if people will enjoy or not something if you hasn't try it yet?

By guessing, not that hard.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

It's Simon Parkin's (The Guardian, Edge, The New Yorker) game of the year, and considering he is one of the best game journos out there, that's pretty high praise.

 

[Jawbreaker]

It's Simon Parkin's (The Guardian, Edge, The New Yorker) game of the year, and considering he is one of the best game journos out there, that's pretty high praise.

He didn't rob Bloodborne, so he's good people.

Spoiler

 

[Disagree Guy]

Closest mainstream thing to Ueda games are the Ghibli movies. If you like those, you'll probably like this.

I do actually. Didn't really like Ni No Kuni much but I bought it based on the Ghibli thing.

I'll check this game out on that recommendation.

 

[More_Badass]

Are there any documentaries/articles that go into Ueda games and the influence they have had on other games and developers? I can imagine it could be the basis for a great video with lots of talking head testimony.

There's this one from 2013
https://www.wired.com/2013/09/ico/

And Simon Parkin put this up yesterday
http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/fumito-uedas-slow-route-to-perfection

 

[LastMinuteHero]

It's Simon Parkin's (The Guardian, Edge, The New Yorker) game of the year, and considering he is one of the best game journos out there, that's pretty high praise.

Is he the one reviewing the game

 

[silva1991]

It's Simon Parkin's (The Guardian, Edge, The New Yorker) game of the year, and considering he is one of the best game journos out there, that's pretty high praise.

He writes for all those three?

 

[Gaspard]

82

 

[Servbot24]

I do actually. Didn't really like Ni No Kuni much but I bought it based on the Ghibli thing.

I'll check this game out on that recommendation.

Ueda games are closer to the spirit of Ghibli movies than NnK, despite the art style differences.

 

[HIGH DEF JEFF]

As we get closer to 10 AM I expect a lot of posts like these:

15 Minutes
5 Minutes
2 Minutes

So beautifully blasted by the Brodeo:
GFW Radio - 100407 - Heroes of the Web - Halo review hype

If I had any creativity I would have just re-interrupted all the Halo references and wrote my own review using this template...I just don't know enough about Japan.