Further proof gamespot fails...

Nayrman · November 11, 2008, 04:51:43 PM

Okay, reading the reviews for Mirror's Edge on gamespot (cuz IGN *sometimes equally as bad* hasn't updated yet), and one of the flaws they said of the game that brought it down a point or two was that "combat and gunplay was weak". Um...are they thick or something? At what point did they think this was a combat/gunshooting type of game? If that's what they thought then they missed the point of the game altogether. X_X;; Not to mention they said the controls were wierd... (they are, but this is the same site that praises the overcompletated-ness of FPS's and RPG's all the time).
This is why I hate all review sites...

Tupin · November 11, 2008, 06:40:14 PM

The only problem I can find with the game is that you use a shoulder button to jump.

This wouldn't be a problem, but it's mapped to the left shoulder button, directly above the left stick for movement. If it was the right shoulder button or I could map my own controls, it would be perfect.

Nayrman · November 11, 2008, 07:19:23 PM

Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on November 11, 2008, 06:40:14 PM
The only problem I can find with the game is that you use a shoulder button to jump.

This wouldn't be a problem, but it's mapped to the left shoulder button, directly above the left stick for movement. If it was the right shoulder button or I could map my own controls, it would be perfect.

even then you get used to it after a while. It certainly doesn't help but it doesn't kill the game. Just takes a bit of a learning curve.
Update: IGN says the exact same crap as Gamespot does. "ZOMG I can't shoot ppl WAAAAA!". Seriously, did they miss the point of the game entirely? You're not supposed to fight if you don't have to, and you're playing a skinny asian chick...of course it'd be hard to take out those guys. *sigh* Well, this is why I don't listen to review sites. After all, you can't spell ignorance without IGN XD

Tupin · November 11, 2008, 07:28:09 PM

Quote from: Nayrman on November 11, 2008, 07:19:23 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on November 11, 2008, 06:40:14 PM
The only problem I can find with the game is that you use a shoulder button to jump.

This wouldn't be a problem, but it's mapped to the left shoulder button, directly above the left stick for movement. If it was the right shoulder button or I could map my own controls, it would be perfect.
even then you get used to it after a while. It certainly doesn't help but it doesn't kill the game. Just takes a bit of a learning curve.
Update: IGN says the exact same crap as Gamespot does. "ZOMG I can't shoot ppl WAAAAA!". Seriously, did they miss the point of the game entirely? You're not supposed to fight if you don't have to, and you're playing a skinny asian chick...of course it'd be hard to take out those guys. *sigh* Well, this is why I don't listen to review sites. After all, you can't spell ignorance without IGN XD

It's not an FPS, you should be able to tell by how agile Faith is that you probably aren't supposed to be spending your time shooting things.

Also, can't wait for the comic.

They gave it a 7.3/7.4, yet it's on every aspect of their site? They gave World at War at 9.2 and they barely mention it.

The British site gave it an 8.3, so that's slightly better.

Super · November 11, 2008, 08:47:47 PM

Gamespot does fail.

They rated that game too high.

Bastards.

Indigo · November 11, 2008, 11:48:02 PM

People are so often left behind of what true amazement's they so oftenly neglect in a sad attempt to sometimes show what they can not admit, and are not pleased with simple pleasures through games.

Translation: People do not appreciate revolutionary concepts; nor do many feel happy it got what it got.

Mutilator7 · November 15, 2008, 08:53:31 AM

Maybe the person who submitted the review never played the game

Triforceman22 · November 15, 2008, 09:03:01 AM

I thought you said you go by reviews to buy the game Nayr..... D=

anyways, that's way too low for Mirror's Edge....

Gamespot Sucks.

Nayrman · November 15, 2008, 09:14:52 AM

Quote from: Triforceman22 on November 15, 2008, 09:03:01 AM
I thought you said you go by reviews to buy the game Nayr..... D=

anyways, that's way too low for Mirror's Edge....

Gamespot Sucks.

I've said only if it's a consensus among a fairly large group. If every place says it's a terrible game, then it probably is. *looking at you Sonic 06, despite GameInformer giving it a freaking six when it's a four at best*
Although missing the point of the game in it's entirety is no excuse for something like this. X_X;;

L10 · November 15, 2008, 09:35:58 AM

Those sites are paid to give good reviews. Games are always being over rated.

Nayrman · November 15, 2008, 09:37:21 AM

Quote from: Lichig0 on November 15, 2008, 09:35:58 AM
Those sites are paid to give good reviews. Games are always being over rated.

Gamespot actuall tried to fire a guy for giving a game a bad review when the company had sponsored them...
Which is why they're my least trustworthy, with GameInformer coming in a VERY close second (they're nothing but graphics whores)

L10 · November 15, 2008, 09:42:50 AM

Quote from: Nayrman on November 15, 2008, 09:37:21 AM
Quote from: Lichig0 on November 15, 2008, 09:35:58 AM
Those sites are paid to give good reviews. Games are always being over rated.
Gamespot actuall tried to fire a guy for giving a game a bad review when the company had sponsored them...
Which is why they're my least trustworthy, with GameInformer coming in a VERY close second (they're nothing but graphics whores)

My point. The only way you can tell is from other people that have played it, or reputation from the company's games.

Tupin · November 15, 2008, 10:25:50 AM

Quote from: Nayrman on November 15, 2008, 09:37:21 AM
Quote from: Lichig0 on November 15, 2008, 09:35:58 AM
Those sites are paid to give good reviews. Games are always being over rated.
Gamespot actuall tried to fire a guy for giving a game a bad review when the company had sponsored them...
Which is why they're my least trustworthy, with GameInformer coming in a VERY close second (they're nothing but graphics whores)

GameInformer IS owned by Gamestop...

Oh, and they DID fire him. They almost got sued, but they have lots of lawyers.

Java · November 15, 2008, 01:38:43 PM

Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on November 15, 2008, 10:25:50 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on November 15, 2008, 09:37:21 AM
Quote from: Lichig0 on November 15, 2008, 09:35:58 AM
Those sites are paid to give good reviews. Games are always being over rated.
Gamespot actuall tried to fire a guy for giving a game a bad review when the company had sponsored them...
Which is why they're my least trustworthy, with GameInformer coming in a VERY close second (they're nothing but graphics whores)
GameInformer IS owned by Gamestop...

Oh, and they DID fire him. They almost got sued, but they have lots of lawyers.

GameStop or GameSpot?
I'm so confused... D=

Nayrman · November 15, 2008, 01:44:12 PM

Quote from: Java_Java on November 15, 2008, 01:38:43 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on November 15, 2008, 10:25:50 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on November 15, 2008, 09:37:21 AM
Quote from: Lichig0 on November 15, 2008, 09:35:58 AM
Those sites are paid to give good reviews. Games are always being over rated.
Gamespot actuall tried to fire a guy for giving a game a bad review when the company had sponsored them...
Which is why they're my least trustworthy, with GameInformer coming in a VERY close second (they're nothing but graphics whores)
GameInformer IS owned by Gamestop...

Oh, and they DID fire him. They almost got sued, but they have lots of lawyers.
GameStop or GameSpot?
I'm so confused... D=

GameSPOT is it's own website,
GameSTOP (the store) owns GameInformer (and trust me GameInformer SUCKS. Nothing but graphics whores who bow down to everything on the Xbox. ZOMG HALO 3 TEH GRATEST GAME EVRRRRR! *despite Gears of War, CoD4, and Resistance are all better FPS's*)