Gamespot gives Mercs 2 a 5/10...

Does anyone find that Gamespot has been overly harsh on average games (giving them awful scores), yet overly appreciative to great games (giving them 10's)?BioShockOwnz

I'll second that one...in fact I'll go so far as to say that Gamespot has the WORST stable of reviewers of all the major gaming sites.

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The game is pretty crappy the only worthwhile thing is the explosions.

Bioshock why did you say this would be better then Battlefeild Bad company :?

BZSIN

And it is to me. I absolutely despise BF: BC. It's BF for casuals.

But you want hardcore games to die anyway

That was then, this is now! Excuse my bipolar-ness.

[QUOTE="Gh0st_Of_0nyx"]

The game is pretty crappy the only worthwhile thing is the explosions.

Bioshock why did you say this would be better then Battlefeild Bad company :?

BioShockOwnz

And it is to me. I absolutely despise BF: BC. It's BF for casuals.

Wouldn't Mercs 2 be more simpleminded and shallow? Reviews indicate it's all about blowing **** up. Does the destruction even serve a purpose apart from visual shenanigans?

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]Does anyone find that Gamespot has been overly harsh on average games (giving them awful scores), yet overly appreciative to great games (giving them 10's)?0rin

I hope LBP doesn't flop. I'm sick of getting beaten up for liking Gamespot flops.

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"][QUOTE="Gh0st_Of_0nyx"]

The game is pretty crappy the only worthwhile thing is the explosions.

Bioshock why did you say this would be better then Battlefeild Bad company :?

InsaneBasura

And it is to me. I absolutely despise BF: BC. It's BF for casuals.

Wouldn't Mercs 2 be more simpleminded and shallow? Reviews indicate it's all about blowing **** up. Does the destruction even serve a purpose apart from visual shenanigans?

THat's how Mercs is. Mercs 2 is the same game, but has more destruction. In BF:BC, it was just dumbed down and simplified.

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"][QUOTE="Gh0st_Of_0nyx"]

The game is pretty crappy the only worthwhile thing is the explosions.

Bioshock why did you say this would be better then Battlefeild Bad company :?

InsaneBasura

And it is to me. I absolutely despise BF: BC. It's BF for casuals.

Wouldn't Mercs 2 be more simpleminded and shallow? Reviews indicate it's all about blowing **** up. Does the destruction even serve a purpose apart from visual shenanigans?

The first one had the deck of 52 which was insane fun. In this one I am not so sure. Even back then however there were problems with the game (the shotgun had no fire sound for **** sake)

Wow :? Aaron Thomas should really just stick to sports games. Mercs 2 is easily a 7.5-8.0 game, and Ratchet: TOD should have been reviewed much higher as well. The GS staff should really make sure the reviewer is actually competent enough to accurately judge the game.

What's up with GameSpot lately? First they give Too Human a 5.5 (it's no 5.5, a 7.5, sure, 5.5? Reaaaaaaaallly?)

subrosian

:lol: still at it I see

You're the king of viral marketing, a crazed king that can't accept he's wrong

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What's up with GameSpot lately? First they give Too Human a 5.5 (it's no 5.5, a 7.5, sure, 5.5? Reaaaaaaaallly?)

blushield

:lol: still at it I see

You're the king of viral marketing, a crazed king that can't accept he's wrong

It's his opinion *shrugs* I mean I didn't like TH either but still, I guess some people will.

Its OKAY guys its just kevin van-...er WHAT!!?? WAIT A MINUTE!! aaron thomas? ReaperV7

Dude, Aaron Thomas is worse than VanOrd.

Wow :? Aaron Thomas should really just stick to sports games. Mercs 2 is easily a 7.5-8.0 game, and Ratchet: TOD should have been reviewed much higher as well. The GS staff should really make sure the reviewer is actually competent enough to accurately judge the game.

Solid_Snake1221

I agree.....to many games deserved a higher score...... at least they should add a .5 to each of their current scores.......like ratchet and clank quest for booty, infinite undiscovery, spore and this game...enough is enough..

[QUOTE="BZSIN"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"][QUOTE="Gh0st_Of_0nyx"]

The game is pretty crappy the only worthwhile thing is the explosions.

Bioshock why did you say this would be better then Battlefeild Bad company :?

BioShockOwnz

And it is to me. I absolutely despise BF: BC. It's BF for casuals.

But you want hardcore games to die anyway

That was then, this is now! Excuse my bipolar-ness.

You really posted this...

"Great post, but the actual thought behind it makes me chuckle. You have a well thought out opinion, which I completely disagree with. I'm all about games going mainstream and letting the cash roll in. It's time to kill off hardcore gaming all together."

Sorry but that deserves a big WTF!?!?

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Wow :? Aaron Thomas should really just stick to sports games. Mercs 2 is easily a 7.5-8.0 game, and Ratchet: TOD should have been reviewed much higher as well. The GS staff should really make sure the reviewer is actually competent enough to accurately judge the game.

ReaperV7

I agree.....to many games that deserved a higher score......at least by adding a .5 to each of their current scores.......like ratchet and clank quest for booty, infinite undiscovery, spore and this game...enough is enough..

Amen. I used to be fanboyish and laugh when exclusives flopped, but anymore, I'm a gamer, and I hate to see games getting criminally and royally messed over.

Has anyone seen the video review responses? Gamespot users aren't happy with some of the current reviewers here on the site. I think Gamespot needs a shake up.BioShockOwnz

But if they do that, then people will complain when games like MGS4 get a 10.

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]Has anyone seen the video review responses? Gamespot users aren't happy with some of the current reviewers here on the site. I think Gamespot needs a shake up.carljohnson3456

But if they do that, then people will complain when games like MGS4 get a 10.

Perhaps the bar has been raised.

GS makes it sound really really bad in that review. They put that list of bugs and glitches in such an objective tone. Is that rundown truly accurate?Mordred19

The game has bugs, but not any more than most games out there, like GTA IV, Saints Row, or other open world titles.

lol i knew this game would blow......i guess i was right, i wasnt interested in the first place thoughDante2710

Majority is sitting at A, so incorrect.

[QUOTE="Mordred19"]GS makes it sound really really bad in that review. They put that list of bugs and glitches in such an objective tone. Is that rundown truly accurate?BioShockOwnz

The game has bugs, but not any more than most games out there, like GTA IV, Saints Row, or other open world titles.

I think there more glitches and bugs than those games, but certainly not enough to detract from the fun of the game.

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[QUOTE="kool-aids"]Ha, people actually hyped this crap. BioShockOwnz

Ha, and how is it crap? Solid A rating across the board, bud.

http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/932882.asp

saints row is AA there...yet you still bash it.

I don't like it, that's why. But even I wouldn't give SR a 5. I gave it a 7.5 on Gamespot, because even though I don't like it, it's still a solid game, much like Mercs 2.

ok that i understand.:)

wow, didnt see this coming I was expecting solid A to low AA, but wow 5.0? Thats worse then TH!!!

I just bought this game and was about to give it a go I loved the first and am sure I will like this one.

But man a 5!!! wow, but then again it is Aaron "Identity Crisis-Variety is a bad thing" Thomas so I will take this one with a grain of salt.

On another note...out of over 1000 user reviews the 360 verison has a 8.5 and the PS3 verison a 8.6. o.okillab2oo5

Reviewers don't connect with gamers like they used to.

Wow.

I have to say I agree with IGN's 7.9 moreso than the 5. The game is fun and that is all that matters

Ninten007

I feel the same way about Too Human. It's so much fun. IGN was correct with the 7.8. I don't know what's going on with Gamespot, but lately they have been full of fail.

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Wow :? Aaron Thomas should really just stick to sports games. Mercs 2 is easily a 7.5-8.0 game, and Ratchet: TOD should have been reviewed much higher as well. The GS staff should really make sure the reviewer is actually competent enough to accurately judge the game.

BioShockOwnz

I agree.....to many games that deserved a higher score......at least by adding a .5 to each of their current scores.......like ratchet and clank quest for booty, infinite undiscovery, spore and this game...enough is enough..

Amen. I used to be fanboyish and laugh when PS3 exclusives flopped, but anymore, I'm a gamer, and I hate to see games getting criminally and royally messed over.

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I got the game on PC earlier today, haven't ran into a single major bug yet, the graphics look nice on all High, although there is some pop in but it doesnt bug me, the gameplay is pretty much mercs 1 but a little more tweaked and refined, the explosions and destruction are amazing, I only have a couple complaints like the AI and its not THAT bad, the story isn't too great, vehicles don't handle the best, and swimming is kinda just tacked on. It certainly isnt a perfect game in the slightest but a 5 is just harsh, its at least a 7, right now I'm leaning towards 8 for pure fun factor maybe higher once I get further and get cooler air strikes and a larger arsenal. Although this is coming from a guy who doesnt nitpick in the slightest and bugs and bad AI don't bother me at all... so depends on taste I guess

All in all if you liked the first, just wanna blow crap up, and have a good time, and dont mind a few minor flaws here and there (that could probably be patched in the future hopefully) then I'd say buy it, the game is at least a rent.

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"][QUOTE="ReaperV7"][QUOTE="Solid_Snake1221"]

Wow :? Aaron Thomas should really just stick to sports games. Mercs 2 is easily a 7.5-8.0 game, and Ratchet: TOD should have been reviewed much higher as well. The GS staff should really make sure the reviewer is actually competent enough to accurately judge the game.

W1NGMAN-

I agree.....to many games that deserved a higher score......at least by adding a .5 to each of their current scores.......like ratchet and clank quest for booty, infinite undiscovery, spore and this game...enough is enough..

Amen. I used to be fanboyish and laugh when PS3 exclusives flopped, but anymore, I'm a gamer, and I hate to see games getting criminally and royally messed over.

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Wanna tissue?

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"][QUOTE="ReaperV7"][QUOTE="Solid_Snake1221"]

Wow :? Aaron Thomas should really just stick to sports games. Mercs 2 is easily a 7.5-8.0 game, and Ratchet: TOD should have been reviewed much higher as well. The GS staff should really make sure the reviewer is actually competent enough to accurately judge the game.

W1NGMAN-

I agree.....to many games that deserved a higher score......at least by adding a .5 to each of their current scores.......like ratchet and clank quest for booty, infinite undiscovery, spore and this game...enough is enough..

Amen. I used to be fanboyish and laugh when PS3 exclusives flopped, but anymore, I'm a gamer, and I hate to see games getting criminally and royally messed over.

Fixed)

lol

Anyways back to the topic, its seems like a lot of people disagree with the score so is it safe to assume that its not that buggy? I want it mainly for the CO-OP.

Am I the only one who actually goes to find who wrote the review BEFORE I even take anything that Gamespot has to say?

Seriously, I don't need to read the review of a guy who says "too much variety" is a bad thing in a platformer.

[QUOTE="killab2oo5"]On another note...out of over 1000 user reviews the 360 verison has a 8.5 and the PS3 verison a 8.6. o.oBioShockOwnz

Reviewers don't connect with gamers like they used to.

It's not about reviewers "connecting with gamers", it's about them giving their honest opinions.

Sales indicate that a great many gamers wouldn't know a quality game if it bit them in the ass, so why is "connecting with gamers" a good thing?

Honest, unabashed criticism. That's all we need. If this Mercs review is a step in that direction (extremely doubtful), then I say great, more power to you GameSpot.

That is not all that surprising..... the game is ugly..buggy..and very rough around the edges..so a 5 seems about right...

With that said..the game is a blast and I cant get enough of it..

I actually agree with the review. The gameplay, the story, the features--It's all incredibly shallow. I was profoundly disappointed.

But that score is a little too low. I'd say it's a 7.0 exactly.

I was exapecting this game to build on the progress of the first game and correct all of the things that made it so uneven, but now they've just added more flaws.

Although 5.0 is bad, the game looks great

Gamespot *sigh*