IGN Lost Planet 8.5

Replicant said:
I wouldn't read too much into a review score, 8.5 is pretty damm good dude especially if your into that genre.
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I guess you are right, it is probablly because I expected to see a 9.0 or higher with all the coverage the game has been getting :)
 
I think that's fair, it's a solid 8.5 game. Only took me about 6-7hours to complete.
 
Also IGN aren't known for giving accurate reviews (they gave Final Fantasy X-2 a 9.5 :/ ) so I wouldn't read too much into it (even though 8.5 is a good score I just don't trust IGN at all). Just wait until more reviews start to surface and the game is actually out before we start saying how great it is or how bad it is.
 
steveo said:
i thought it wasnt out yet ??? released about the 12th :confused:
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Yeah, Japanese. Nothing illegal. Check my gamertag if you like, Shutokou Battle X (shows up as ???????X) is only playable on a Jap machine to the best of my knowledge.
 
kalanium said:
Also IGN aren't known for giving accurate reviews (they gave Final Fantasy X-2 a 9.5 :/ ) so I wouldn't read too much into it (even though 8.5 is a good score I just don't trust IGN at all). Just wait until more reviews start to surface and the game is actually out before we start saying how great it is or how bad it is.
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What exactly is an "accurate review"? Reviews are subject to opinion. Opinion may differ. Games may not get scores you agree with.
 
Weebull said:
What exactly is an "accurate review"? Reviews are subject to opinion. Opinion may differ. Games may not get scores you agree with.
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Yes, but it's quite clear that by "accurate review", he means "fair". For example, it's not fair to let someone who's obsessed with Final Fantasy, and would give even the most mediocre FF game a rating of 9.5/10, because it would not be a true representation of the game. Instead, it should be given to someone who is experienced in many different games of the genre as well as the series.

-RaZ
 
Weebull said:
What exactly is an "accurate review"? Reviews are subject to opinion. Opinion may differ. Games may not get scores you agree with.
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I was busy at the time and it was the first word that came to mind, MoNkeE pretty much summed up what I meant
 
I think 8.5 is a really respectable score! Besides reviews generally mean naff all to me.

'Been playing the mp demo for a few days now and it's suprisingly enjoyable!

It actual movement on foot seems quite sluggish though, but I suppose that's accurate being you're in snow. The grappling hook is great fun although it could be better, I always want to be able to continue grappling straight after grappling up an edge before putting your feet down, this would speed up movement across obstacles a bit I think.
 
Based on the SP demo, I think 8.5 sounds about right. After the initial wow factor from the graphics wears off, the gameplay is a bit of a chore, a bit tedious and repetitive, more like hard work than fun. If it's short too as suggested above... it wouldn't deserve 9.
 
I was looking forward to this a lot, but it simply isn't as good as GOW. Some nice boss battles, but nothing special.

Don't get me wrong, it's good, but having played GOW first, it doesn't compare in many areas. Cheesy story in places too.
 
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