edge (and some other uk publications) didn't get a review code before releaseNo Starfield review?
the woke agenda claims another victimI sense an unnatural push for BG3 that doesn't seem to be letting up.
edge (and some other uk publications) didn't get a review code before release
A TEN?!1 From EDGE?!1Baldur's Gate 3 - 10
Itās funny how much Skyward Sword always sticks out on this list.For the record, here's the full list of games (26 total) that have received an Edge 10 since they started back in 1993
Super Mario 64
Gran Turismo
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Halo: Combat Evolved
Half-Life 2
Halo 3
The Orange Box
Super Mario Galaxy
Grand Theft Auto IV
LittleBigPlanet
Bayonetta
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Rock Band 3
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Last of Us
Grand Theft Auto V
Bayonetta 2
Bloodborne
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Super Mario Odyssey
Red Dead Redemption 2
Dreams
Elden Ring
Immortality
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Baldur's Gate 3
4 in the space of 18 months (Elden Ring to Baldur's Gate 3), definitely one of the most prolific periods of rewarding 10s in their history. Think it's behind only the 5 they gave in a 13 month period between Halo 3 and LittleBigPlanet
Tell me this is sarcasm please. Because reviews are based on the overall experience, design, story, gameplay, UX etc etc., which might merit a 10. But you have to actually read the review for that of course, which nowadays seems to be a lot to ask for people in the age of metacritic.Wow Baldur's Gate 3 a 10 even though it's a buggy mess. I guess the reviewer hasn't played it through and only gave a first impression.
this is an excellent troll, I almost had an aneurysmWow Baldur's Gate 3 a 10 even though it's a buggy mess. I guess the reviewer hasn't played it through and only gave a first impression.
Why tho? It's great.Surprised for Blasphemous 2, it's the type of game that I thought EDGE would be harsh on.
Why tho? It's great.
When did we start demanding sequels to reinvent the wheel each time? Especially for very small indie devs. I think that score represents it well.Because it's pretty much an iterative sequel which doesn't bring much if anything new to the table in a genre greatly represented already. In fact, it gets closer to the standard Metroidvanias than the first entry, which had some clunky controls and heavy penalization ala Souls (not a fan of that myself but whatever).
Don't get me wrong, I like it, but it's a deja vu feeling with the first one which at least surprised because of its theme.
When did we start demanding sequels to reinvent the wheel each time? Especially for very small indie devs. I think that score represents it well.
Hot take: BG3 is too buggy to be getting scores like this. It's not silly little bugs either... I don't know what's going on... so there's not even a conspiracy being cooked up here to call out... but as it stands the aggregate is telling me this is the best game of all time and given the circumstances, this should be met with a healthy dose of both scepticism and scrutiny.
Only the snippet from the Era thread:Baldur's Gate 2 also got universally very strong reviews and ended up a lot of "best of" lists. It was a strong effort of a game but not what I would consider the most fun or anything. So the series does have that history of landing very well with critics.
I think many reviewers try to be kind of lenient about bugs, knowing that many studios actively continue to work on patches as the game rolls out (like Larian is currently doing.) The big hook for this game seems to be its tremendous player choice and intricate systems. I haven't read the review yet to know what specific points they're making yet. Have you read it?
Basically, it seems like they are impressed by the ambition of the systems and storytelling.Upon finishing a game such as this, there can be a feeling of listlessness, of not knowing what to do with yourself. That's not the case here. As the credits roll, you'll think less about the experience you had, and more about the one you didn't. How would the adventure go if you made this decision, or played as that class? What would happen if you tried this, or did that? Baldur's Gate 3 leaves you with as many ideas as it does memories. That, surely, is the soul of roleplaying.
I've got the same feeling about Tears of the Kingdom instead .Itās funny how much Skyward Sword always sticks out on this list.
I think Edge is always worth it considering the quality of the written content, but if you can, pick up a physical issueAre these magazines worth paying for the digital edition? Low-key interested in The Plucky Squire feature but while print would be cooler it would take a while to arrive and be more expensive
I've got the same feeling about Tears of the Kingdom instead .
never played ss on wii though, that mustve been rough. but adore it on switch!
Eh, Dreams and Immortality (and LBP) seem to have gotten 10s for effort/concept rather than being good games.Itās funny how much Skyward Sword always sticks out on this list.
You jest, but people on here have been absolutely awful to me for not liking it as much as they did. As if that alone isn't enough of a bummer!
Itās not particularly well written, but I fail to see the problem with someone sharing their experience.Baldur's Gate 3 has ruined Starfield for me
Bethesda's latest can't help but feel shallow by comparison.www.pcgamer.com
Reading articles like this from senior editors of notable publications.
They also went back in 2013 and rescored 7 games into 10s.For the record, here's the full list of games (26 total) that have received an Edge 10 since they started back in 1993
Super Mario 64
Gran Turismo
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Halo: Combat Evolved
Half-Life 2
Halo 3
The Orange Box
Super Mario Galaxy
Grand Theft Auto IV
LittleBigPlanet
Bayonetta
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Rock Band 3
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Last of Us
Grand Theft Auto V
Bayonetta 2
Bloodborne
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Super Mario Odyssey
Red Dead Redemption 2
Dreams
Elden Ring
Immortality
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Baldur's Gate 3
4 in the space of 18 months (Elden Ring to Baldur's Gate 3), definitely one of the most prolific periods of rewarding 10s in their history. Think it's behind only the 5 they gave in a 13 month period between Halo 3 and LittleBigPlanet
It's in good company with GTA4 and LBP.Itās funny how much Skyward Sword always sticks out on this list.
Why? 93 on metacritic and got a lot of 10s from other publications as well.Itās funny how much Skyward Sword always sticks out on this list.
There are a lot of things you can choose to write about... but this is not in any way relevant as the games are in no way comparable and the point of comparison in itself is clearly done to rile people up and generate metrics.Itās not particularly well written, but I fail to see the problem with someone sharing their experience.
Mate, you recently posted a thread praising RDR (which there's nothing wrong with, to be clear), but going into how you initially didn't think you'd enjoy it much, because TotK is just so much better. 2010 game versus 2023 game, and the only thing they really have in common is an open world setting. I'm glad you're capable of enjoying both, but if you can draw comparisons between superficially similar games released over a decade apart, why can't this individual compare two RPGs released a month apart? Is it just because they write for a website? Why can't the article simply consist of sincere expression on the author's part?There are a lot of things you can choose to write about... but this is not in any way relevant as the games are in no way comparable and the point of comparison in itself is clearly done to rile people up and generate metrics.
The games are quite comparable, as they are both massive AAA western RPGs that have come out within the last month, even if they have differences of course. And especially if you're looking at the RPG elements (focusing specifically on role playing and player choice) then I have heard this exact sentiment from multiple people recently in the games industry - discussing how much more choice, path-splitting, interesting decisions to be made, and such is in BG3 versus Starfield, and how BG3 coming out so soon beforehand really made that part of Starfield seem lackluster. It's not just this guy saying this kind of thing, even if that article is definitely a bit hyperbolic.There are a lot of things you can choose to write about... but this is not in any way relevant as the games are in no way comparable and the point of comparison in itself is clearly done to rile people up and generate metrics.
Ultimately, while Red Dead is dated in some aspects, I realized while playing it numerous years later that it still held up regardless of my preconceived notions. The thread I started praising the game was me admitting I misjudged the games value in 2023... I mean I always thought it was fantastic at the time of release, but as with many open worlds, I go back to them and many feel very lifeless and sterile all these year later. Mechanically speaking, TOTK is so brilliant and ahead of the curve (imo of course), I thought it would make RDR too jarring to go back to... but in doing so I realized the value of what the game did bring to the table, why I loved it back in 2010 and why I still do.Mate, you recently posted a thread praising RDR (which there's nothing wrong with, to be clear), but going into how you initially didn't think you'd enjoy it much, because TotK is just so much better. 2010 game versus 2023 game, and the only thing they really have in common is an open world setting. I'm glad you're capable of enjoying both, but if you can draw comparisons between superficially similar games released over a decade apart, why can't this individual compare two RPGs released a month apart? Is it just because they write for a website? Why can't the article simply consist of sincere expression on the author's part?
One is an open world action game with rpg elements and the other is a DnD-inspired command based strategy game. We are at a stage in gaming where games have so many elements of different genres and sub-genres within them that you can make an argument that nearly any two games can be compared, but for me the two games play nothing alike and there is no grounds for comparison other than the timing of their release.The games are quite comparable, as they are both massive AAA western RPGs that have come out within the last month, even if they have differences of course. And especially if you're looking at the RPG elements (focusing specifically on role playing and player choice) then I have heard this exact sentiment from multiple people recently in the games industry - discussing how much more choice, path-splitting, interesting decisions to be made, and such is in BG3 versus Starfield, and how BG3 coming out so soon beforehand really made that part of Starfield seem lackluster. It's not just this guy saying this kind of thing, even if that article is definitely a bit hyperbolic.
You should report themYou jest, but people on here have been absolutely awful to me for not liking it as much as they did. As if that alone isn't enough of a bummer!
Sorry to hear that.You jest, but people on here have been absolutely awful to me for not liking it as much as they did. As if that alone isn't enough of a bummer!
I've reported every single post of @Yamanoi and @AngryAlchemist for their crimes against Nintendo fans. Ever wonder why some people don't post as much once they become mods? They're still working on reports from March.
Did you miss all the juicy emails and behind the scenes action during the Activision trial?how deep is the rot
BlessedThey also went back in 2013 and rescored 7 games into 10s.
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Officer @Aurc dragging me into SonylandI've reported every single post of @Yamanoi and @AngryAlchemist for their crimes against Nintendo fans. Ever wonder why some people don't post as much once they become mods? They're still working on reports from March.