IGN HAZE Review: 4.5/10 = Poor

I actually think this "bad" score is going to propel this game more so than any hype, trailer or demo.

With all the people that are talking about this score, it may actually help the game sell more copies when you think about it.

Controversy tends to lend support or at the very least curiosity to games which could then lead to more sales.

It will be very interesting to see what happens to Haze in the future. Cult classic or your average game?

Haze's graphics are actually very nice in comparison to other shooters like Halo 3

Just tried the demo...

What's up with the nectar??? It get's you high and you start shootin everybody. Even you're own teammates.

I wanna be in control not the nectar

I actually think this "bad" score is going to propel this game more so than any hype, trailer or demo.

With all the people that are talking about this score, it may actually help the game sell more copies when you think about it.

Controversy tends to lend support or at the very least curiosity to games which could then lead to more sales.

It will be very interesting to see what happens to Haze in the future. Cult classic or your average game?

derek3257

Some are huge fans of HAZE and reviews will not matter at all and you will buy the game regardless of what is said about it. The rest of us that thought it was ok and then see terrible reviews on it are not going to think "Hmmm this game got a terrible review, I think I'll buy it". Are you kidding me? Bad reviews mean Haze rentals will go up.

Hm, that's interesting. I still don't see a point why I wouldn't go ahead and try the game out. It's hard to believe that Haze deserves such a harsh score from IGN.

Alas, everyone are reputable to their own opinion and I'll have mine once the game is released.

Just tried the demo...

What's up with the nectar??? It get's you high and you start shootin everybody. Even you're own teammates.

I wanna be in control not the nectar

UnXplaynD

You're not supposed to dose up on nectar that much. If you're screen goes blurry and the nectar gauge is red, then you overdosed (in other words, you used too much at once). You're supposed to let go of the button prior to that.

Oh well, I'm still going to pick up my reserved copy tomorrow anyway. I've never cared about things like story and voice acting in videogames anyway. All I care about is shooting stuff. Plus, I love games that are really easy.DSPX

to each his own

A 4.5 huh? After reading that review, it just supports my thinking as to why I could never care for review scores. The reviewer mentioned flaws in the game to which I didn't like in the demo. He confirmed that the horrible acting is in the final game not just on the Mantel side but on the Rebel side. He also mentioned that when playing on the Rebel side, you won't know if a Mantel soldier is juiced up with Nectar or not. I would have thought that if a Mantel soldier was juiced up, the game would be much harder or challenging since we all would know the benefits of nectar when used by a soldier (easily find enemies in dense cover, mantel soldier is faster, stronger).

As much as I didn't enjoy the demo, which wasn't too bad by the way, I don't believe the full game would be anywhere close to that game score. I would think that the game would be broken or unplayable if it really was a 4.5.

I actually think this "bad" score is going to propel this game more so than any hype, trailer or demo.

With all the people that are talking about this score, it may actually help the game sell more copies when you think about it.

Controversy tends to lend support or at the very least curiosity to games which could then lead to more sales.

It will be very interesting to see what happens to Haze in the future. Cult classic or your average game?

derek3257

Wow we need more X360 funboy.

im not a sony fanboy, ima FRD fanboy. the game got harsh reviews cause the multiplayer didnt hold up. think about it. its got three modes, vs timesplitters like 10 modes, plus the challenges, aracade, multiplayer and unlockables. I mean think about it. Timesplitters' story was fun, but laughable. the graphics were clean, yet too cartoony. wat gave timespitters 2 a 9.1 on IGN, is the sheer number of multiplayer options and unlockables. From what ive played of Haze (i woke up early this morning to buy it only to find that its not coming til tomorrow and yes i am still getting it), its not broken, its just incomplete. Had this game had 8 multiplayer modes, and 150 characters, it would have scored an 8. if timesplitters only had death match, team deathmatch and assualt, and not all the other goodies, it woulda got a 4.5 too.

However, i think 4.5 is a little harsh. Considering turning point got a 5 and its completely unplayable. its soo glitchy and jerky and aukward. at least Haze runs smoothly. I was expecting Haze to get at most 7.5, prolly even a 6.5, but not lower than turning point. thats just retarded.

im not a sony fanboy, ima FRD fanboy. the game got harsh reviews cause the multiplayer didnt hold up.

mystery1932

But that cant be the case because the IGN review spends so much time down talking the plot it barely mentions the multiplayer, actually gameplay in the review is only a side note, the reviewer hated the story with a passion.

[QUOTE="mystery1932"]

im not a sony fanboy, ima FRD fanboy. the game got harsh reviews cause the multiplayer didnt hold up.

gekidami

But that cant be the case because the IGN review spends so much time down talking the plot it barely mentions the multiplayer, actually gameplay in the review is only a side note, the reviewer hated the story with a passion.

That might have something to do with other games in the genre that have had such good storylines that a game with a bad one just doesn't cut it these days.

[QUOTE="gekidami"][QUOTE="mystery1932"]

im not a sony fanboy, ima FRD fanboy. the game got harsh reviews cause the multiplayer didnt hold up.

Deominator

But that cant be the case because the IGN review spends so much time down talking the plot it barely mentions the multiplayer, actually gameplay in the review is only a side note, the reviewer hated the story with a passion.

That might have something to do with other games in the genre that have had such good storylines that a game with a bad one just doesn't cut it these days.

Wha...? is that sarcasum? What was the last FPS you played?

and that also raises an interesting point. why didnt he mention the multiplayer? in the beginning and the end of the review he hails FRD as a great dev in the world of fps, yet they are known for their multiplayer and he stayed focused on the story. thats weird. when FRD releases a game (with the exception of Second Sight which had no multiplayer) the focus is mutliplayer. watev. i can see a cult classic in the making. id just as well have a cult game than a blockbuster.

[QUOTE="cmpepper23"]

Oh well. I'm still buying this game regardless. The demo was good imo and this game has intrigued me for quite awhile. There are plenty of games that I have enjoyed that received poor reviews. It's possible the reviewer was expecting something groundbreaking as well as the masses, therefore giving it a low score. Since it's FreeRadical, they are held to higher standards.

A 4.5 is score that is giving to broken, crappy games such as Turning Point or Conflict. HAZE is certainly not that.

dkdk999

I never said I have played the game, so why quote me. I never said I know better, but I do know what I enjoy better than IGN. It's people like you that make terrorists want to destroy our world. I have played the demo. Judging by it I feel that 4.5 is harsh. So STFU!

The demo was nothing special but this can't be worse than Lair, which got a 4.9 there.

Haze looks like an average game for multiplatform to me, and it reminds me of Red Faction 2!! and Red Faction 1 is the most revolution FPS game still!!jojo198

I liked red faction 2.

The demo was nothing special but this can't be worse than Lair, which got a 4.9 there.

Jack_Bauer07

MGS4 will get 8.5

[QUOTE="Deominator"][QUOTE="gekidami"][QUOTE="mystery1932"]

im not a sony fanboy, ima FRD fanboy. the game got harsh reviews cause the multiplayer didnt hold up.

gekidami

But that cant be the case because the IGN review spends so much time down talking the plot it barely mentions the multiplayer, actually gameplay in the review is only a side note, the reviewer hated the story with a passion.

That might have something to do with other games in the genre that have had such good storylines that a game with a bad one just doesn't cut it these days.

Wha...? is that sarcasum? What was the last FPS you played?

MGS4 Will Never Get 8.5 Friend.Promised_Trini

yeah it can't get that high of a score but it can get 7.0 for a not so good gameplay and psp graphic quality, and Littlebigplanet will just make MGS4 stand for MostGayS*it 4 kidz!

[QUOTE="gekidami"][QUOTE="Deominator"][QUOTE="gekidami"][QUOTE="mystery1932"]

im not a sony fanboy, ima FRD fanboy. the game got harsh reviews cause the multiplayer didnt hold up.

moshakirby18

But that cant be the case because the IGN review spends so much time down talking the plot it barely mentions the multiplayer, actually gameplay in the review is only a side note, the reviewer hated the story with a passion.

That might have something to do with other games in the genre that have had such good storylines that a game with a bad one just doesn't cut it these days.

Wha...? is that sarcasum? What was the last FPS you played?

OMG i added a 'U'!

Haze looks like an average game for multiplatform to me, and it reminds me of Red Faction 2!! and Red Faction 1 is the most revolution FPS game still!!jojo198

I still love Red Faction 1 also. I have it on PC, which looks WAY better than the PS2 version. It would be awesome if they remade Red Faction with new weapons and current gen graphics.

1. IGN didn't get paid for the review.

2. HAZE is still a horrible game, let'z hope the developers learn their lesson about "milk-in" it for money.

HAZE - 4.5

Hour of Victory - 5.7

Wow, HAZE must be terrible! This is really too bad. Free Radical...:cry:

[QUOTE="Promised_Trini"]MGS4 Will Never Get 8.5 Friend.jojo198

yeah it can't get that high of a score but it can get 7.0 for a not so good gameplay and psp graphic quality, and Littlebigplanet will just make MGS4 stand for MostGayS*it 4 kidz!

How dare you talk trash about MGS. MGS4 OWNS!!!!

A good move by IGN? So if this is truly a good move to prevent people from buying a game, maybe they should try that with the next Madden!

i think its a good move by IGN, cause all the reviewer must score all of those same average FPS a low score now, to prevent ppl from buying those same FPS, and teach those developer a lesson!! Haze and Turok i'm looking at you 2!!jojo198

Seriously, this is clearly pure hate on Haze! Since when did so many of you haters cared so much about your fellow gamer that you were willing to make threads to bash a game to prevent any of us from buying it? Unless you are a friend, a clan mate, or fam, I could care less about you looking out for me. Thanks but no thanks. If I choose to buy a game, that is my choice. You don't have to follow suit or agree with my decision to purchase a game such as Haze but it's my $60, not yours. Don't feel sorry for any gamers that makes the decision to get HAZE or any other game. If you don't want to spend your money on it, that's good for you! Don't bash people or insult them because they want to go against a neg review and buy the game anyway.

It's funny because so many people here are going off by 1 negative review! Just one and automatically, "Oh this game blows..." or it "sucks". If it was a game that they were interested in and it got a negative review from IGN or any other site, they would wait to see other reviews from other sites before they would make such claims. Give it up.

lmoa, i new it was gonna sucked but. dam.... you guys got to stop hyping every crappie ps3 only game.. if it looks bad, don't hype it. it's that easy// now every 360 fan is gonna laugh in ps3 fans faces for like, untill mgs4 comes out lol

A good move by IGN? So if this is truly a good move to prevent people from buying a game, maybe they should try that with the next Madden!

[QUOTE="jojo198"]i think its a good move by IGN, cause all the reviewer must score all of those same average FPS a low score now, to prevent ppl from buying those same FPS, and teach those developer a lesson!! Haze and Turok i'm looking at you 2!!mrvic87

Seriously, this is clearly pure hate on Haze! Since when did so many of you haters cared so much about your fellow gamer that you were willing to make threads to bash a game to prevent any of us from buying it? Unless you are a friend, a clan mate, or fam, I could care less about you looking out for me. Thanks but no thanks. If I choose to buy a game, that is my choice. You don't have to follow suit or agree with my decision to purchase a game such as Haze but it's my $60. Don't feel sorry for any gamers that makes that decision to get HAZE or any other game.

It's funny because so many people here are going off by 1 negative review! Just one and automatically, "Oh this game blows..." or it "sucks". If it was a game that they were interested in and it got a negative review from IGN or any other site, they would wait to see other reviews from other sites before they would make such claims. Give it up.

I mean all of a sudden everybody got all caring with the fellow gamer next to them.

Just stop it! Some people will like it other will hate it. Why should you try to influence the crap out of others?

To you I say : STOP! HAMMER TIME!

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/875/875229p1.html

IGN rates Haze 4.5 out of 10

"A creative concept hampered by gimmicks, a weak story and poor AI, Haze is a disappointment from a developer well versed in shooter mechanics."

This was to be expected by many including myself. The demo on PSN was not good at all, I guess this review proves that Haze did not live up to the hype.

GIXX3R

When i first heard of Haze and its developer i was excited even though i was not a timesplitters fan but i knew they had FPS pedigree and TS was a good game in certain aspects just didnt apeal to me at the time as i was all fps out.

The first gameplay vids were promising the jungle level, then the next i saw of haze was at E3 when they showed a new level and it looked bad. but i just assumed it was pre-alpha, i then read some previews about the vehicle levels and around 90% of them were all dissapointed with these levels as they felt like they were just thrown in for good measure and one minute you were walking round a jungle the next you were in a chopper shooting, no continutiy.

My excitment for Haze was dying little by little every time i saw it, untill it finally died all together after playing the demo, Nectar didnt seem like it added anything and it was not that beneficial to use it, the enemies glowed and i assumed you could take more damage, the jungle level was so linear, just one straight path through a jungle, graphics were quite poor for a 3rd gen ps3 game(assuming RFOM was 1st and uncharted was 2nd) the launch title resistence looked better IMO, but graphics are just a bonus to me but there was no excuse for the terrible textures on most thing that could be outdone by the best looking ps2 games.

All in all i could see Haze was going to be a dissapointment from a mile away(well after awhile, at the start i was excited), also i just found out today its native resolution is 1024x576 thats not even a HD res, it will be upscaled on ps3 then they pointed out halo and cod4 only ran at 640p, yes they did but it was still an hd res of 1280x640.

The reason for this was supposedly frame rate, but how can games like killzone run ok at 720p, uncharted looks amazing in 720p and runs fine so to me its like there slapping sony in the face saying they couldnt make the game run in 720p on ps3 and keep a stable frame rate after sony touted 60fps and 1080p which gran tursimo can do, so obviously its a developer problem not a console problem, they also through in the sly dig that GTA4 only runs at 630p on ps3.

The dev interview was on 1up heres the link, quite dissapointed in free radical, imsure sony sre too after getting that exclusive contract for this, i will be skipping this game its no big deal got quite a few games left to play and the biggest game yet comes on June 12th, mgs4.

I couldnt paste the link because of firefox, but its on 1ups homepage in the news section, im just saying because im sure somebody will go "bull**** you troll wheres the proof", its just geniune dissapointment which im sure allot of other ps3 owners have too, and too all those people that think the games will be great thats your opinion and i respect that so remember this is just mine.