Metroid Prime 3 - Do Mother Brains' Have PMS? - 9.5 From IGN!

[quote name='dmaul1114']I hated it pretty much, and was damn tempted to give it lower. Hated the dark world concept (never played a game with 2 versions of a the same world that I liked aside from Link to the Past--as you spent most of your time in unique dugeons) which was made worse by losing health in the dark for most of the game.

And I'm a pussy and suck and games and it was way to fucking hard for me.[/quote]the difficulty i can understand, damn near threw my controller after about the 20th loss against boost ball guardian, that would put some people off, i quite enjoyed the dark world though, it was an interesting addition and helped pad the game out a bit, not to mention the eerie feeling you got since the place was almost pitch black and purple puddles of death just get to you :cold:
 
[quote name='maigoyume']...I quite enjoyed the dark world though, it was an interesting addition and helped pad the game out a bit, not to mention the eerie feeling you got since the place was almost pitch black and purple puddles of death just get to you :cold:[/QUOTE]

Pad being the operative word here for me, it just nearly doubled the back tracking. I'd probably have not minded it as much if you weren't spending half yoru time there standing under a fucking light to heal. They should have gave you the suit that made you take no damage there much earlier in the game to avoid that tedious crap.
 
Okay. Time to stop with the review-bashing. There's no need to continue this and turn the topic of another popular game that got a high score that's lower than the perceived "average" score into a 300-plus post bitch-and-moan-fest. I thought that it's been made perfectly clear in topics concerning Halo 2/Bioshock/LOZTP/*This spaced reserved any game with a number of fanatics* that there already is an appropriate place for this type of pointless conversation. It's just madness to continue filling up this topic with mindless bashing.
 
Dmaul - having played the game for a bit now, I'll be surprised if you don't like the new hunters. They're actually interesting. At least for what I've seen thus far. The only negative I've heard is that there is some kind of fetch quest towards the end of the game that drags the pacing down.

In another note - goddamn the first boss battle is awesome!
 
[quote name='Zen Davis']Dmaul - having played the game for a bit now, I'll be surprised if you don't like the new hunters. [/QUOTE]

Oh, I'm sure they'll be fine as NPCs. I just wasn't big on the idea of playing as one of them in a future Metroid game rather than playing as Samus. More or less the same reason that playing as Raiden in MGS2 and as the Aribter in part of Halo 2 sucked--we play favorite series to play as the character we are used to.
 
[quote name='dmaul1114']Oh, I'm sure they'll be fine as NPCs. I just wasn't big on the idea of playing as one of them in a future Metroid game rather than playing as Samus. More or less the same reason that playing as Raiden in MGS2 and as the Aribter in part of Halo 2 sucked--we play favorite series to play as the character we are used to.[/quote]

The thing I like about them is that they're not worthless NPCs compared to the almighty Samus. They can hold their own in the Metroid universe from what I've seen thus far.
 
Gamespot scores their games to keep their meager and ugly site in gamers' minds. I don't think they get linked to or break news anywhere near as much as the independent blogs and ign these days. They basically serve no purpose, as Gametrailers does much better video features, and the independent blogs provide much more timely and numerous updates.
 
Waahhh. GS gave my favorite game evar an 8.5. Oh sorry, I thought I was in the Bioshock thread. fucking hell it's a goddamn number. If you like it, play it and fucking enjoy it.

I'm excited as hell to get it tomorrow, but am I going to let some number damper my spirits? hell no.
 
Whoa, Deja Vu. I feel like I'm in the BioShock thread all over again. Or a LoZ:TP thread.

Seriously guys, nobody gives a fuck about reviews.



I think I'm going to rent this game today with my half-price rentals. Anybody know how long it is?
 
Seriously, reviews mean nothing. In the end, it's the games sales that matter. I have a feeling MP3 will do very well.
 
[quote name='PyroGamer']I think I'm going to rent this game today with my half-price rentals. Anybody know how long it is?[/quote]I think the GameTrailers review said ~20 hours, though I may just be making that up.
 
[quote name='daroga']I think the GameTrailers review said ~20 hours, though I may just be making that up.[/quote]I don't recall seeing a number, but apparently it's as long as the previous games (which I think are in the 20 hour range).
 
I played MP3 for about an hour last night and I would say I easily spent 10 minutes of that scanning. I forgot how much of a scanning freak I am in those games. I'm pretty sure I missed some of the one-time scans as well. If you scan lore or creatures, you can get tokens for it. So if you are into scanning stuff, I think 20 hours is a pretty low estimate.

I was also surprised at the 360-like achivements that are in the game. I was battling a room full of little creatures and all of the sudden a message popped up saying that I had killed 100 creatures and it gave me a token for it.
 
well of course I'm going to ignore the gamespot review and buy the game. I'm just pointing out that their shtick is wearing thin and making them extremely predictable on the low scores. It also turns me off to their site, although not as much as the design that hasn't much changed since 1999.
 
I generally agree with IGN's Wii reviews. I find most Wii games very intuitive and fun to control. Gamespot reminds me more of a gamer that can't really get a handle on the motion controls.

This review in particular was pretty amusing because it sounded almost apologetic for the 8.5 score.

But in the end, we all know this is a great game, and I can't wait to get my hand on it. I've been supportive of FPS on Wii since day one (I even enjoyed Red Steel).
 
[quote name='Zen Davis']The thing I like about them is that they're not worthless NPCs compared to the almighty Samus. They can hold their own in the Metroid universe from what I've seen thus far.[/quote]
That's encouraging. I'm really curious about how the NPC bounty hunters (and the space marines) fit in in terms of the narrative and gameplay. One thing I'm really concerned about is that they'll use the old plot device of introducing all of these other bounty hunters only to have them get corrupted by Phazon or whatever and become bosses you eventually have to fight. It would be okay if they did that with some of them, but doing it with all would really be cliche.
 
[quote name='Tybee']That's encouraging. I'm really curious about how the NPC bounty hunters (and the space marines) fit in in terms of the narrative and gameplay. One thing I'm really concerned about is that they'll use the old plot device of introducing all of these other bounty hunters only to have them get corrupted by Phazon or whatever and become bosses you eventually have to fight. It would be okay if they did that with some of them, but doing it with all would really be cliche.[/quote]
.......

:roll:
 
[quote name='CoffeeEdge']I think Gamespot just hates Wii games. I'm predicting that they'll give Mario Galaxy an 8.4. :([/quote]

I think it would get a 9.
 
1up gave it a 9.0. No bitching. Gamespot gives it an 8.5, a whole, fucking 1/2 point lower and theres a rebellion.

LOL

Have to love the internet gamer nerds.
 
[quote name='dmaul1114']IGN gave it a 9.0. No bitching. Gamespot gives it an 8.5, a whole, fucking 1/2 point lower and theres a rebellion.

LOL

Have to love the internet gamer nerds.[/quote]

Actually, IGN gave it a 9.5.

As usual, somewhere between IGN's slathering enthusiasm and GameSpot's embittered venom lies truth.
 
I still say for Wii reviews that there needs to be a "How Much I Suck at this Game" score somewhere, because I'm willing to bet there's a correlation.
 
[quote name='Strell']I still say for Wii reviews that there needs to be a "How Much I Suck at this Game" score somewhere, because I'm willing to bet there's a correlation.[/quote]

Yes, I cannot agree more. Just take a look at SSX Blur reviews. I'm not sure about other people, but I have almost no problem pulling off uber tricks.
 
[quote name='whoknows']Gamespot just likes to fight the power.

I quit caring for them long ago when the lowered the Devil May Cry 3 score because it was too hard for the guy reviewing it.[/QUOTE]

Really? That's weak sauce. That game stands as the perfect example of how to do a "hard" game right, in my book.

[quote name='whoknows']I do think their Twilight Princess score was right though.[/QUOTE]

Clam up, you. *shakes fist threateningly* Don't you not have a Wii?
 
[quote name='Strell']I still say for Wii reviews that there needs to be a "How Much I Suck at this Game" score somewhere, because I'm willing to bet there's a correlation.[/quote]

yeah... i think gamespot does that alot... when they can't seem to own they always lower ratings
 
[quote name='jollydwarf']IGN: 9.5. Gamespot: 8.5.

Like I said....[/quote]

It's easy to say "I told you so" if you only pop your head in here when you're right. :roll:

You were pretty scarce round these parts when your prediction that either MP3, Brawl, or Galaxy would get a release date next year proved false, among others.
 
[quote name='jollydwarf']IGN: 9.5. Gamespot: 8.5.

Like I said....[/quote]oh, thats a pretty efficient method, GS tends to be uber critical from what i've gathered, and i just don't like IGN for some reason, might be because of matt though
 
[quote name='Tybee']Actually, IGN gave it a 9.5.

As usual, somewhere between IGN's slathering enthusiasm and GameSpot's embittered venom lies truth.[/QUOTE]


Sorry, I meant 1up. Edited above post. IGN I pay no attention to when it's Matt as he's too much of a Nintendo Fanboy to bother listening to. Just like Shane Bettenhausen with any big Sony releases.
 
8.5 lol I'm smashing my wii with a sledgehammer. by which I mean I'm picking up a copy of MP3 today or tomorrow.
 
Bah, I caved to the hype and ordered a copy through Deep Discount.

Was never a fan of the "Prime" series, but it looks like it won't be denied this time.
 
Last night the girl at my EB didn't believe me when I told her it was the official release date. She said they didn't have it yet, but even if they did, she wouldn't be able to sell it to me until Tues. I'm not sure that I believed her with the "didn't have it yet" part.

But I finally picked it up today and I have the whole day set aside to play it. good times are a comin'!
 
[quote name='gunm']Bah, I caved to the hype and ordered a copy through Deep Discount.

Was never a fan of the "Prime" series, but it looks like it won't be denied this time.[/QUOTE]

I ordered through them, too, but it's now backordered.

Thinking I'm going to go pick it up a Costco and send it back to DD when it gets here.
 
[quote name='whoknows']I do have a GC though, and TP[/QUOTE]

Right-o then. I guess this would be where you get to say: "Check and mate, Mr. Torque."

[quote name='Apossum']8.5 lol I'm smashing my wii with a sledgehammer. by which I mean I'm picking up a copy of MP3 today or tomorrow.[/QUOTE]

This is why I'm a big believer in GameRankings. The averaged scores tend to be pretty accurate as far as putting a number to quality, in my experience -- it helps to even out the freak highs and lows.
 
[quote name='trq']Right-o then. I guess this would be where you get to say: "Check and mate, Mr. Torque."[/QUOTE]
As long as you know I don't need to say it ;)

TP is a great game...just not a game that deserves a perfect or near perfect score since well...no game is perfect IMO.
 
[quote name='trq']
This is why I'm a big believer in GameRankings. The averaged scores tend to be pretty accurate as far as putting a number to quality, in my experience -- it helps to even out the freak highs and lows.[/QUOTE]

Yep. I always use them for games and Rotten Tomatoes or other meta critic sites for movies.

One person's opinion is pretty useless to me, but I'll put some stock in across the aboard averages or percentages of thumbs up/thumbs down when on the fence as my tastes don't deviate from the majority too often--at least aside from whole genres of games/films I have no interest in.
 
Wow. MP3 gets great scores and people are bitching that they're not great enough?

"GameSpot gave it an 8.5, so they must be wrong and/or craving attention. It couldn't possibly be the reviewer's opinion."
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']Wow. MP3 gets great scores and people are bitching that they're not great enough?

"GameSpot gave it an 8.5, so they must be wrong and/or craving attention. It couldn't possibly be the reviewer's opinion."[/QUOTE]

I think the complaints about the review are more about how the reviewer is flip flopping on why that game isn't great. He says it's familiarity is a negative and then goes on to say how much it has strayed from things that made the Metroids good.

So which is it? Is it too much like the old metroids or is it too different? You can't use both as negatives IMO without contradicting yourself and losing all credibility..

I just got it today and I have to say it's a great game. It's the first 3D metroid I've played so I can't compare it to the others but it's fun.
 
The Gamerankings and the Rotten Tomatoes of the web tend to minimize the impact of the grudge-having and the, ahem, 'well-greased', as well as people just having anomalous tastes and/or a bad day.
 
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