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NeverEnding1989   478d ago | Trolling | show | Replies(13)
LOGICWINS  +   478d ago
NastyLeftHook0  +   478d ago
cole is so awesome! my favorite is kratos though.
LOGICWINS  +   478d ago
Enjoy the game champ!
MaxXAttaxX  +   478d ago
How come the lowest review scores get the most views?

According to GameSpot:

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pixelsword  +   478d ago
@ Nathan:

NukaCola  +   478d ago
This was from Gamereactor Sweden



andibandit  +   478d ago

hmm it's like asking:

Kennytaur  +   478d ago
Ares84HU  +   478d ago


Just my opinion.
MaxXAttaxX  +   477d ago
But that is not the thing...

You only played the Beta?

ChiMasta7  +   478d ago


This generation is confusing haha.
StraightPath  +   478d ago
yami930  +   478d ago
pixelsword  +   478d ago
And Smash is a poor man's Mugen.

Move on.
darkziosj  +   478d ago
wow vita is in a combo with the bad games.
princejb134  +   478d ago
6.5 is a little harsh
i would rate it a 8
and kratos chain grab spammers
but it was fun in a way
super smash brothers still remains the champ in replay ability and fun
DeforMAKulizer  +   478d ago
I find the cons in the review a bit perplexing.


Conzul  +   478d ago
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Kennytaur  +   478d ago
Gamespot is for the most part no better than IGN.
e-p-ayeaH  +   477d ago
lol gamespot are the worst
darkride66  +   478d ago





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dark-hollow  +   478d ago
"If SSB did not exist how is the game?"

If SSB didn't exist, pasbr wouldn't too.
despair  +   478d ago
izumo_lee  +   478d ago




@ despair

Thank you that is exactly what i meant with that quote.
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zebramocha  +   478d ago
Check out thrill kill on YouTube.
P_Bomb  +   478d ago
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Ducky  +   478d ago

That's not how reviews work. One of the things a review should do is tell you how well the game stacks against the competition, or at the very least, use the competition as context for the new game's achievements.

Game X might have decent visuals and fun gameplay, but if there is another similar game Y that does everything better, then game X doesn't deserve much praise now does it? The review has to show why new game X is indeed worth considering, and that can not be done without making comparisons.
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sjaakiejj  +   477d ago
I agree, other games in the genre have to be looked at and compared to.

But a point that can be made here is that it's really easy to let fanaticism get in the way of an objective review, which in the case of Gamespot does seem to have happened.

If you start off the review by saying that you love Super Smash you're basically admitting that the rest of the review is anything but objective.
Ducky  +   477d ago
^ Why does that statement make the review stop being objective?

If the reviewer loved Smash, then he would surely like a game that takes inspiration from it, no?
It arguably puts him in a better position to judge the game because he's already a fan of the genre.

Anyways, when does the reviewer even state that? His opening sentence isn't a negative jab at BattleRoyale. He just says that it is easy to be cynical and assume it is a cheap knock-off, but then continues by saying that this is not the case... and spends the rest of the review talking about BattleRoyale without referencing SSB. Izumo's comment is entirely directed at an imaginary review, which he made up in his own head after reading the first sentence.
izumo_lee  +   477d ago
Look i got caught up in the moment but even though he rarely mentions SSB the whole review makes it look like he expected PSAS to play like it, but when it does not he is at a lost.

Superbot made PSAS to play like a traditional fighter where the player needs to understand the pros/cons of each character. That whole 'complex battle system makes for steep learning curve' negative that he writes is what fighting games are about. When you play a game like Blazblue or KOF or Soul Caliber mastering the moveset of a character is key to winning on a consistent level.

Also are we now so fixated on menu designs? Why do reviewers care so much on how the menu looks? I remember Mega Man 3 having a black screen with the title but that did not stop it from being an awesome game. So i do not get this facination & desire to have complex menu screens.

Very few fighting games have an actual decent storyline. Other than Blazblue (which some say is too complex) a simple story is good enough, most fighting games stories are some big baddy setting up a tournament & fighters come to beat each other up. We already know the back story of most of the characters in PSAS so i do not see the need for a narative.

A review is ones opinion, but that first line was very clear on his intentions. He came in to PSAS expecting it to play like SSB so when it was totally different he was unsure of what to make of it. SSB is a game that is very easy to pick up & play but since PSAS is a traditional fighting game disguised as a SSB 'clone' it takes more time & effort which this guy is not willing to do.

*if you look at the reviewers contributions to Gamespot reviews he has reviewed a total of 5 fighting games (Mortal Kombat, DOA 3DS, SF4 3DS, DBZ Kinect, PSAS) so i am skeptical about his knowledge of fighting games.
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Ducky  +   477d ago
^ Those points, I can agree with.
Fighting being complex is a positive in my book, and the menu complaints are indeed silly.

Overall, it seems the reviewer couldn't understand the concept of a cartoonish-looking game also being competitive.

Only thing I disagree with you is about the review's first line stating his intentions. I think you're reading too much into it. He was just stating a general perspective that a large group of people have on the game (which is that BattleRoyale is a SmashBro clone) and he started with that line to address the issue at the beginning. Many other reviews (IGN's for example) start out similarly as well.
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Ares90  +   478d ago
Classic Gamespot...
Lovable  +   478d ago
Sorry but if they're going to copy something, they gotta make sure to do it right and surpass the original. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case.
dubt72  +   478d ago
True. Sonic Racing and Mario Kart are a good example. There is no choice by the reviewers but to compare it to the inspiration, at least in the first iteration. Then any sequels can be compared to the original.
P_Bomb  +   478d ago
[QUOTE]And, let's face it, because Sony doesn't have quite enough loveable characters to make up a full fighting roster, there are third-party inclusions too, like Big Daddy, Dante, and Raiden. [/QUOTE]

There are plenty more Sony exclusive characters out there though...they simply aren't in it for whatever reason at this time. I think for a first attempt the roster is pretty strong, and some 3rd party characters like Raiden just make sense.

Million selling exclusives like Resistance, Yakuza, Valkyria Chronicles, Syphon Filter, Heavy Rain, Warhawk, Journey, Ico, Okami, Shadow of the Collosus, Demon's Souls aren't represented yet, but the characters most assuredly are still out there. As such, the roster complaints are getting kinda old. We already have free DLC confirmed from two more exclusives, and I wouldn't be surprised to see a sequel. The first Super Smash Bros game (which many seem to be viewing with protective nostalgia) only had 12 characters. You gotta start somewhere.
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brew  +   478d ago
Yeah , 20-22 characters is a good amount to start with. That's a lot of moves , supers , and other various nuances in the gameplay to sift through. It's a lot to take in.
the worst  +   478d ago
Gamespot are burned out reviewers
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PunkXIV   478d ago | Trolling | show
Norrison  +   478d ago
I like how this site works.
A xbox 360 or Wii U exclusive gets good reviews:
"Microsoft/Nintendo paid them, Journey/UC metacritic is better, it got 2/10 reviews and so on"
A xbox 360 or Wii U exclusive gets a bad/troll review:
"Their paycheck didn't arrive on time" or
"It's his opinion, he's entitled to it"
A Ps3 exclusive gets good reviews:
"Totally deserved, GOTY"
A PS3 exclusive gets bad/troll reviews:
"The reviewer is a Xbox 360 fanboy, retarded reviewer, troll review, etc."

Seriously people, it's a review get over it, it's not even a bad score.
Count  +   478d ago
^you're surprised? This website has been like this for years.
BlackTar187  +   478d ago
I love that people act like its only one side. Just cause you weren't here when Xbox fanboys ran the site doesn't mean it didn't happen. Try kotaku forums if you are so interested in MS getting the fair shake in the forums.

Otherwise just stop with the nonsense don't feed it and maybe it will starve and we can all be GAMERS and play games together and have fun and not care about the weekly SDF or XDF member count.
Outside_ofthe_Box  +   478d ago

***"A xbox 360 or Wii U exclusive gets good reviews:
"Microsoft/Nintendo paid them, Journey/UC metacritic is better, it got 2/10 reviews and so on""***

I like how people like you on this site work.
Norrison  +   478d ago
That proves? My point?
If you look at the comments praising the game or the review they have tons of disagrees.
Look at the comments I found


"Wait what, all of a sudden IGN reviews are now credible? Funny old bunch here on n4g sometimes. Will bookmark this article then laugh as the same people dismiss IGN scores come Black Ops 2 review."

"IGN always give halo and COD high scores no matter what. Though this one does look good i must say"

"Nothing against the game but this looks almost exactly like Dirt 3. The presentation is nearly identical."

"I think it's a shame really because you have Forza missing essential racing features like Gravity gauge, Break Gauge, Throttle gauge fuel and tyre wear gauge and even lack of a Turbo gauge. Say what you will but this is what racing sim fans want. That's just my opinion, it doesn't deserve its score for a lack of fundamental features."
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OmniSlashPT  +   478d ago
Remember when Uncharted was labeled as a Tomb Raider clone? Yeah, this is exactly the same situation.
ginsunuva  +   478d ago
All the aspects he points out as negatives are what I see as the positives in this game.
It's like the first time in recent memory I almost 100% didnt agree with a reviewer's opinion. It's almost like bashing MGS for long cutscenes when that is something I love.
Opinions are opinions, not facts, guys. Reviewers are not the word of god.
modesign  +   478d ago
at least this game got better marks than zombieU
NintyJazz  +   478d ago
From what I hear ZombiU is actually a pretty cool game worth checking out depending on whether you like slower paced games
Grandmaster-B  +   478d ago
Jesus, this generation is full of shit.

It takes time to master the characters is a con???
Are you kidding me gamespot, maybe you should just stick with the COD "no-brain" formula.

Games becoming easier and easier and you coming up with such shit. No wonder the industry is suffering...KZ3, U3, Socom, Warhawk are all sold out to the casul market.

Bad future for the next generation.
BlackTar187  +   478d ago

This is so true. Its awfully sad
MiyagiSPG  +   478d ago
All COD's fault! Its like reviewers have completely forgotten how gaming was in the past gen's! You know, actual skill+fun!
memots  +   477d ago

I mentioned this before but it reminds me of a friend i have he didn't want to play Kz3 because he didn't know how to play. But he played every single cod on the market. Even after i told him its pretty much the same control he still wasn't interested.

Then i put Cod 4 on and all he was doing is quick scoping people.
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Veneno  +   478d ago
Gamespot are seriously incompetent. The game has 2 tutorials for each character going through Every single move and combo possibility. And each tutorial literally takes 3-5 minutes to complete.

And also 2 more training camps for absolute beginners and then intermediate to advanced.

What more do they need? For the game to play itself?
DivineAssault  +   478d ago
Gamespot can kiss my a$$.. its getting pretty good scores across the grid but they give it a 6.5? lol screw them, this game is a great cross buy value & fun multiplayer title
Kos-Mos  +   478d ago
I said it when we first got the teaser for this game, it would receive mediocre critics. Why could I see that? When I saw the interview with the developer I knew that it was a rookie.
I`m sorry to say, and yes I own a PS3. That`s the console I`ve played most on this generation. Don`t blame me, blame Sony for giving this game to the wrong developers. They are not Nintendo!
Neo-Axl  +   478d ago
Played the beta, was addicted to the beta.
I will be buying this game, & I will enjoy it regardless of what the reviews say! Simply because of the hours me & my friends put into the beta alone.
NBT91  +   478d ago
For PlayStation fans, it is a blast seeing the franchise characters together. For most others, it's a semi adequate fighter.
They reviewed it for what it is, a fighter. The main appeal here is not the fact it is a fighter, but that all the Sony mascots are together in a game.

Based on that, I think I will like it a lot personally but I totally see how, from a fighting game fanatic or one who had not grown up with PS characters would not enjoy it as much.
shempo  +   478d ago
so a fighting game play different depend on characters is bad now gamespot ? seriously? lol

each single characters have their own style of gameplay which u need to master...check the ign 2hours exclusive gameplay to see what i mean.

this time i agree with ign review gamespot should choose someone else for this mark is a lame reviewer
NBT91  +   478d ago
But read the rest of the review, the point they were making was... The game has an in depth combat where each character is different, making for a true fighter, but that does not really match the OTT fun, colourful silliness that the rest of the game seems to present.
It looks like a fun, accessible fighter but plays like a serious one, which for some would be great, others will find it a little odd and frankly, difficult.

Not sure if I agree with them yet as I dont get the game until Friday, but I see the point they were making at least.
FunkMacNasty  +   478d ago
And out comes the Sony defense force... over ONE review.
just food for thought: what if the game is really as bad as the reviewer says? What excuse will you all come up with then?
Hicken  +   478d ago
Only it isn't. Those of us who've played it know it isn't, and the majority of the other reviewers out there agree that it isn't.

The complaints, by and large, are weak. So who's the one making excuses?
Ben_Grimm  +   478d ago
It still doen't explain most of the comments here that proclaim Gamespot as garbage or MS paid just because they have an app on Live.
What's the excuse for that Hicken?
StrawberryDiesel420  +   478d ago
You haven't played it, the game deserves nothing less than an 8. PS All Stars accomplished what it set out to achieve and runs great while looking amazing on top of that.
Silly gameAr  +   478d ago
Guess people don't like fun games anymore. They have to have billion dollar hype behind them to get the good scores I guess. Sad world.
shempo  +   478d ago
tell me about about it.....

All i saw the last month on gamespot was shitload of halo4-ac3 adds,news every ten minutes ffs.
Meep  +   478d ago
I don't see the problem. The review gave the game a 6.5 which is "fair". One of his thoughts are that the game is complex. Some might see this as a turn off or turn on. It was a turn off for the reviewer but I can imagine if you do manage to put the effort into learning the combo system then you will enjoy it. I played it at NY comic-con and I liked the battle system.

One thing I definitely agree on is the topic on health bars. I didn't like the way the AP system works. I played maybe 6 or 7 matches but from what I can recall, it was a fighting frenzy the whole game. The way the opponents interact with each other in the game was about the same throughout the matches. I guess that's why They put emphasis on the arenas, so the game isn't to stagnant. I the game had health bars or another mechanic, I believe it would have been better. Like the reviewer said, their is nothing more satisfying then watching/making a clutch moment in a games. With the AP system I can imagine their arn't many clutch moments.

I don't play fighting games that much but this video is just AWESOME. Pumps the heart.
TristanV1  +   478d ago
LOL what a CRAPPY review by a crappy reviewer
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byeGollum  +   478d ago
If you enjoyed the BETA like me, I know you'll be buying the full game. Don't waste your time trying to convince others that you don't agree with another person's opinion :) . . . see ya online!
Nes_Daze  +   478d ago
This game is getting bad reviews because people can't stand that the PS3 now has a game that plays a bit like SSB. fanboys...
miDnIghtEr20C_SfF  +   478d ago
A 76 on metacritic. Ouch.
The_Klank  +   478d ago
How the Hell is that an ouch, I really don't understand gamers anymore... If your interested in the game you can probably add a mark to that and it'll be an 8.6 if your not remove a mark it'll be 6.6, either way a 7.6 Is a GOOD score.
aceitman  +   478d ago
ign gave it an 80 it cant be that bad . ign is a tough reviewer website.
Silly gameAr  +   478d ago
Yeah man. It's time for Sony to send out some swag bag of their own I guess. Though I don't see how 77 is bad,but whatevs.
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ALLWRONG  +   478d ago
Because it couldn't be the fact that game is mediocre right? Blame everyone! MS, Xbots, bias, Nintendo, swag, media, god, aliens, soundwaves, toothpaste, anything accept the actual game.
sypher  +   478d ago
eh i always go off the reviewer himself. If you look into it you can see he mainly reviews casual titles. Your dance games etc which he gives high scores to. So not really the same mindset as I would have. So his opinion on the game means nothing for my own.

People need to stop relying on sites for reviews and find the actual journalists themselves. Find someone who likes the same games you do, then you are more likely to get an opinion which more aligns with how you would perceive the game. Relying on the actual site as a brand and judging a review because its IGN or GameSpot is just an oxymoron. Because all sites contain good journalists and terrible ones. It's up to you to find the good ones.
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MoonConquistador  +   477d ago
Well said sypher, +bubs
NYC_Gamer  +   478d ago
I believe people who enjoyed the beta should buy this game
NateCole  +   478d ago
A 6.5 from gamespot is a 7.5 for other reviewers.

It's a good score.
ALLWRONG  +   478d ago
But other reviewers are also giving it 6 and 7. Even a Playstation mag gave it a 6 for the disagrees
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Soldierone  +   478d ago
"Me can't smash buttons and win! me give low score because of that! Wah!" lol

Played the beta, enjoyed it, will be buying the second Crash Bandicoot or Snake are put in. Anyone find out who the final boss is yet?
Om3ga370  +   478d ago
Seriously, I do not understand why there is so much hate towards this game. Just give it the chance that every new game deserves.
"It copies SSB."
It does, but it uses those elements in a different way. Almost every element is different, and the ones that remain are changed to work with the game, so these elements are welcome. I have always wanted a Sony beat-em up, since SSB, and now when one is made, people act like it's a trashy rip-off. Why fix something that isn't broken? Look at all of the fighting games that every console has to offer. SSB was fun, and competitive at the same time. Why is that bad to have in a fighting game?
"It was a poorly made game."
I doubt it. This game set the stage with what could be done in the future. Super Smash Bros 1 is definitely not as great as it's counterparts (although some may say otherwise,) and Playstation Allstars Battle Royale is only the first one! They are testing the waters for a possible sequel, and if people hate on this game for being a simple clone, then why would Superbot bother with making another?
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