Edge's latest batch of reviews! Fuel is better than inFAMOUS? Lolwut? *56k yay*

Infamous - 7

Ghostbusters - 7

The Sims 3 - 8

Punch-Out - 8

Boom Blox: Bash Party - 8

Velvet Assassin - 4

Fuel - 8

Damnation - 3

Muramasa: The Demon Blade - 6

Knights in the Nightmare - 6

Excitebots: Trick Racing - 4

Zeno Clash - 8

Terminator: Salvation - 3

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And here's some quotes from the Fuel review:

"Packed with diversions, Asobo understands what makes its off-road wonderland a thrill to tour"

"thrilling, knockabout races"

"The boisterous handling may not have the same physics fine-tuning of its more simulatory bretheren, but it's traded off for a punchy, giddy ride that rattles across rugged terrain and flies off cliff faces with glee."

"The range of freedom permitted in races is huge."

"The different styIes of vehicle transform the manner in which you navigate the landscape, and visually too, the game flits between lighting models that overhaul its atmosphere."

"Though informed by satellite imaging, FUEL is refracted through an artist's eye"

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Edge is always so off it seems. Atleast it's nice to see the great reviews for Ghostbusters keep coming in. One 7 (from Edge. Same score as inFAMOUS), Two 8's and one 9 so far. :)

Glad to see Punchout and Sims 3 got good scores.

I hate the title so much "Fuel is better than inFAMOUS?" InFamous isn't the years BEST game you know, I don't see how it would be a suprise it got bested by another game.

Excellent score for Punch-out!!, good score for InFamous but a 4 for ExciteBots. I know people, and reviewers alike, are entitled to opinions but WTH a 4!

I hate the title so much "Fuel is better than inFAMOUS?" InFamous isn't the years BEST game you know, I don't see how it would be a suprise it got bested by another game.

aaronmullan

I hate the title so much "Fuel is better than inFAMOUS?" InFamous isn't the years BEST game you know, I don't see how it would be a suprise it got bested by another game.

aaronmullan

Fuel is averaging a 62-63%.

[QUOTE="aaronmullan"]

I hate the title so much "Fuel is better than inFAMOUS?" InFamous isn't the years BEST game you know, I don't see how it would be a suprise it got bested by another game.

BioShockOwnz

Fuel is averaging a 62-63%.

Sims 3 got an 8? Not bad, not bad at all.

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[QUOTE="aaronmullan"]

I hate the title so much "Fuel is better than inFAMOUS?" InFamous isn't the years BEST game you know, I don't see how it would be a suprise it got bested by another game.

aaronmullan

Fuel is averaging a 62-63%.

:P

I think Fuel looks decent enough. Maybe a 6.5-7.0, but 8.0? Seems a bit too high by what others are saying.

Muramasa: The Demon Blade got a 6, ouch, and I'm hyping that game too.:?

Muramasa: The Demon Blade got a 6, ouch, and I'm hyping that game too.:?

mitu123

Don't worry. This is Edge. It'll be an A-AA here most likely. Same with Ghostbusters. I expect an 8.0-8.5 for that one looking at the other reviews out so far. Edge is usually pretty far from the norm on quite a few titles. Just look at VA. Edge gave it a 4.0, yet Gamespot gave it a 7.5.

[QUOTE="aaronmullan"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

Fuel is averaging a 62-63%.

BioShockOwnz

:P

I think Fuel looks decent enough. Maybe a 6.5-7.0, but 8.0? Seems a bit too high by what others are saying.

Sims 3 got an 8? Not bad, not bad at all.

Gta3-fan334

Meh. It still won't be the same the Sims we knew and loved :cry:

Zeno Clash 8 :D Murumassa 6? Hu? I had high opes. BoloTheGreat

Muramasa will be awesome. High hopes will be met on Gamespot, methinks. A-AA. 7.5-8.0.

InFamous same score as Ghostbusters?

and LOL velvet assasin 4?

[QUOTE="mitu123"]

Muramasa: The Demon Blade got a 6, ouch, and I'm hyping that game too.:?

BioShockOwnz

Don't worry. This is Edge. It'll be an A-AA here most likely. Same with Ghostbusters. I expect an 8.0-8.5 for that one looking at the other reviews out so far. Edge is usually pretty far from the norm on quite a few titles. Just look at VA. Edge gave it a 4.0, yet Gamespot gave it a 7.5.

InFamous same score as Ghostbusters?

and LOL velvet assasin 4?

Generalmojo

Ghostbusters has gotten 2 8's and a 9 so far, so yeah, Ghostbusters will be about as good as inFAMOUS. Fuel though? Nah.

VA got a 7.5 (A) here. So no LOL. Sorry. :D

what was said about ghostbusters? thats it's first review is it not?

if thats the average ghostbusters gets (im thinking reviews between 7-8) then it will be a quality game

what was said about ghostbusters? thats it's first review is it not?

if thats the average ghostbusters gets (im thinking reviews between 7-8) then it will be a quality game

o0_L0st_B0y_0o

Edge...I dunno, sometimes I just get the feeling they give lower scores just for the sake of giving lower scores.

what was said about ghostbusters? thats it's first review is it not?

if thats the average ghostbusters gets (im thinking reviews between 7-8) then it will be a quality game

o0_L0st_B0y_0o

Eurogamer gave it a 9/10:

http://www.n4g.com/News-331597.aspx

OXM gave it an 8/10:

http://protoncharging.com/gb/2009/05/22/oxm-hits-the-stands-with-ghostbusters-review-810/

And someone else gave it an 8/10, but I can't remember.

[QUOTE="aaronmullan"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

Fuel is averaging a 62-63%.

BioShockOwnz

:P

I think Fuel looks decent enough. Maybe a 6.5-7.0, but 8.0? Seems a bit too high by what others are saying.

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

[QUOTE="aaronmullan"] Oh, right. Well that DOES change things a bit :P InsaneBasura

:P

I think Fuel looks decent enough. Maybe a 6.5-7.0, but 8.0? Seems a bit too high by what others are saying.

I admit its numerous faults, though, and I recommend a rent or a under $30 price. Edge talks Fuel up like it's almost a godsend. And I would never say Damnation is better than inFAMOUS. That's just bat crap nutty. No need to get offended, guy. Put things more in context when you try to fling mud at me next time.

[QUOTE="o0_L0st_B0y_0o"]

what was said about ghostbusters? thats it's first review is it not?

if thats the average ghostbusters gets (im thinking reviews between 7-8) then it will be a quality game

BioShockOwnz

Eurogamer gave it a 9/10:

http://www.n4g.com/News-331597.aspx

The english Eurogamer probably wouldn't be so willing to hand out a 9

EDIT: lol at your sig :?

Excellent score for Punch-out!!, good score for InFamous but a 4 for ExciteBots. I know people, and reviewers alike, are entitled to opinions but WTH a 4!

hiyo2345

Edge...I dunno, sometimes I just get the feeling they give lower scores just for the sake of giving lower scores.

Lionheart08

Thats what I feel too. I think some sites and magsjust put scores that are just crazy so that people could talk about them.

all of those games are terrible.

Seriously where have all the good games gone?

fuel might be alright offroad game, but i think it would suck

all of those games are terrible.

Seriously where have all the good games gone?

Yes, because the two games are just so comparable.

Muramasa: The Demon Blade got a 6, ouch, and I'm hyping that game too.:?

mitu123

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Muramasa: The Demon Blade got a 6, ouch, and I'm hyping that game too.:?

screechmario

[QUOTE="screechmario"][QUOTE="mitu123"]

Muramasa: The Demon Blade got a 6, ouch, and I'm hyping that game too.:?

clembo1990

Muramasa: The Demon Blade - 6BioShockOwnz

[QUOTE="clembo1990"][QUOTE="screechmario"]I wouldnt worry too much... this is edge we're talking about, they just gave Excitebots a 4, which got an 8 on GS, and Infamous a 7, which got a 9 here..... Murumasa has also scored AA and AAA in japanese reviews.screechmario

Crazy reviews, seem to go against general opinion for most reviewers but meh thats Edge. Muramusa with a 6 is dissapointing but since Exitebots got a shameful FOUR (compared to the usual AA reviews) I can discount that.

Edge is way off on some of these.

I buy Edge regularly. The writing and production values are top notch and I agree with most of their reviews. Theyre easily one of the best written magazines out there, despite what SW says. Other magazines just seem so childish in comparison.

The review numbers arent even really indicated in the magazine. I think we all set too much in the scores here, when it is the content of the reviews we should look at. Different standards for different genres, after all.

Saying that, it looks like they completely missed the point with their Excite Bots review, just like they did with Prince of Persia. Ill find out when I pick the magazine up next week.