After seeing what IGN gave MvC3... I'm starting to get worried..

about Mortal Kombat.. 8.5 is a great score, but Gamespot has been comin under IGN's reviews a bit lately.. i mean 8.5 at IGN may mean a 8.0 or so here.. and MvC i was hypin alot higher.. kinda thinkin MK will hit the 7's... thoughts?

I just read the review, its more like ign don't know how to review games than anything. He judged the game on the lack of unlockables and variety outside of the core fighting as if its something thats mandatory to the game. I mean come on, the reviewer obviously doesn't know the expectations of fighting games these days, and only went by his own blind standards, and made a big deal out of it.

I just read the review, its more like ign don't know how to review games than anything. He judged the game on the lack of unlockables and variety outside of the core fighting as if its something thats mandatory to the game. I mean come on, the reviewer obviously doesn't know the expectations of fighting games these days, and only went by his own blind standards, and made a big deal out of it.

PSdual_wielder

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I just read the review, its more like ign don't know how to review games than anything. He judged the game on the lack of unlockables and variety outside of the core fighting as if its something thats mandatory to the game. I mean come on, the reviewer obviously doesn't know the expectations of fighting games these days, and only went by his own blind standards, and made a big deal out of it.

GeneralShowzer

I would like to know where you're getting this from, surely not here.

I just read the review, its more like ign don't know how to review games than anything. He judged the game on the lack of unlockables and variety outside of the core fighting as if its something thats mandatory to the game. I mean come on, the reviewer obviously doesn't know the expectations of fighting games these days, and only went by his own blind standards, and made a big deal out of it.

PSdual_wielder

Kinda dont agree. Fighters like ssf and blazeblue have other modes then just arcade,train and online. So yea MVC3 doesint meet the expectations of what a fighter should have it seems. Also I hear you cant watch a match while waiting for your turn which is just plain dumb. Hell even MVC2 had this.

.... i don't understand why people complain about scores, even if it had got a 9.0 its still going to be the same game that it is now, just play it because you want too or rent it to see if your interested or look at game play vids, don't let one guy decide what YOUR going to like

[QUOTE="PSdual_wielder"]I just read the review, its more like ign don't know how to review games than anything. He judged the game on the lack of unlockables and variety outside of the core fighting as if its something thats mandatory to the game. I mean come on, the reviewer obviously doesn't know the expectations of fighting games these days, and only went by his own blind standards, and made a big deal out of it.GeneralShowzer

A gaming scoring something on a review website should not affect your personal enjoyment with the game.tagyhag

.... i don't understand why people complain about scores, even if it had got a 9.0 its still going to be the same game that it is now, just play it because you want too or rent it to see if your interested or look at game play vids, don't let one guy decide what YOUR going to like

Chris_Williams

Agreed. People these days, especially System Warriors, act as though if a game isn't a 9.0 or higher that it automatically sucks...

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"][QUOTE="PSdual_wielder"]I just read the review, its more like ign don't know how to review games than anything. He judged the game on the lack of unlockables and variety outside of the core fighting as if its something thats mandatory to the game. I mean come on, the reviewer obviously doesn't know the expectations of fighting games these days, and only went by his own blind standards, and made a big deal out of it.Master_ShakeXXX

Well, you should cancel due to the lack of overall content in the game, but hey, what do I know.

And I know someone's going to tell me "BUT IT HAS OVER 30 CHARACTERS, NEON!" I know. I know. It's still lacking in content and it's almost criminal that Capcom are holding so much of it back for DLC.

And with that, I am going to wait patiently for Arcana Heart 3. 8)

[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"][QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"] 8.0 is the average this game is getting.NeonNinja

Well, you should cancel due to the lack of overall content in the game, but hey, what do I know.

And I know someone's going to tell me "BUT IT HAS OVER 30 CHARACTERS, NEON!" I know. I know. It's still lacking in content and it's almost criminal that Capcom are holding so much of it back for DLC.

And with that, I am going to wait patiently for Arcana Heart 3. 8)

Yeah its true the game is a bit lacking in terms of content. I mean things like a Time Attack mode or a Survivor mode would have been nice and frankly should be there honestly but I still plan on picking up the game and having a great time with it. I will just probably be pissed when Capcom comes out with a MvC3 gold edition or whatever next year with 10+ new characters plus all those other game modes all for only $40 lol. I'm sure they gonna do it too but I can't be bothered to wait.

A gaming scoring something on a review website should not affect your personal enjoyment with the game.tagyhag

You would have us all beguiled! Lies... all LIES!!

But seriously TC, I haven't read the review yet, that said, did you read anything at all in the review that could hinder your enjoyment of the game? If that was the case I could see where you're coming from, now worrying if the game gets bellow a 9.0 in this site is a bit besides the point.

8.5 is a great score, stop complaining and acting like its the worst score in the world

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[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"] Good lord, the game is an abomination!!! *cancels preorder*CAlNlAC

Well, you should cancel due to the lack of overall content in the game, but hey, what do I know.

And I know someone's going to tell me "BUT IT HAS OVER 30 CHARACTERS, NEON!" I know. I know. It's still lacking in content and it's almost criminal that Capcom are holding so much of it back for DLC.

And with that, I am going to wait patiently for Arcana Heart 3. 8)

Yeah its true the game is a bit lacking in terms of content. I mean things like a Time Attack mode or a Survivor mode would have been nice and frankly should be there honestly but I still plan on picking up the game and having a great time with it. I will just probably be pissed when Capcom comes out with a MvC3 gold edition or whatever next year with 10+ new characters plus all those other game modes all for only $40 lol. I'm sure they gonna do it too but I can't be bothered to wait.

So a 8.0 is bad? You guys need to lower your standards...by a mile.

whats so bad about an 8.5? Its a fighting game. thats all there is to it. Its not meant to be finished in one sitting. SOme standards are just way too high. People, this is what gaming journalism has done to us. Break away from the mold before it engulfs you. :(

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"][QUOTE="PSdual_wielder"]I just read the review, its more like ign don't know how to review games than anything. He judged the game on the lack of unlockables and variety outside of the core fighting as if its something thats mandatory to the game. I mean come on, the reviewer obviously doesn't know the expectations of fighting games these days, and only went by his own blind standards, and made a big deal out of it.Master_ShakeXXX

GS gave 8.5 so that's not bad

about Mortal Kombat.. 8.5 is a great score, but Gamespot has been comin under IGN's reviews a bit lately.. i mean 8.5 at IGN may mean a 8.0 or so here.. and MvC i was hypin alot higher.. kinda thinkin MK will hit the 7's... thoughts?

Renzokucant

8.5 is a great score, stop complaining and acting like its the worst score in the world

WildDangles92

Yeah, i would get worried too, specially since MK9 looks like every other Mortal Kombat, which is average at the very best.

you can't review fighting games, even if you were given a whole week to play them. they are always evolving, people figure out new combos, moves, techniques, and strategies that aren't readily available. look at mvc2, it initially looked like a button masher, yet after 10 years it has become one of the best fighting games (albiet unbalanced). the same goes for all the kof, sf, and mk games. look at cvs2, it wasnt amazing at first, but when the roll was discovered the game totally opened up into a phenomenal fighting game.

I swear reviews are serious business, people bashed on ign for giving it a 8.5 instead of enjoying the game