Gears of War: Horrible Plot

Hey, I have never actually finished the gears of war campaigns untill last week... and all I got to say is wow, just wow... is it just me or is the gears of war plot kinda... bad? Personally I very do much enjoy the story in a game, how the hell is gears going to compete with uncharted with THIS garbadge of a plot? and I know graphics, gameplay, sound etc matter too but IMO Uncharted was good in most of these aspects including story.... how will meatheads on steroids compete with uncharted in the story department?

Uncharted doesn't have a good story, what are you talking about. :?

Uncharted's a great series. But the story is incredibly bland and cliche.

What is it about?

TC's first mistake was playing Gears of War for the story. TC's second mistake was expecting a good story.

You shoot things. You chainsaw through things. That's why you play Gears.

since when did uncharted have good story? :lol:

I think TC is getting confused between story and storytelling..

The plot to Gears of War isn't good, and the dialogue is terrible. The gameplay and graphics makes up for it completely

Seeing as how the thing that makes Gears of War popular is the fact that it attached a chainsaw to a gun, that's not much of a shocker.

Seeing as how the thing that makes Gears of War popular is the fact that it attached a chainsaw to a gun, that's not much of a shocker.

DJ-Lafleur

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6CXXPbVyFQ&feature=related

^That more than makes up for the plot :]

Uncharted has good stories now? When did this happen?

[QUOTE="DJ-Lafleur"]

Seeing as how the thing that makes Gears of War popular is the fact that it attached a chainsaw to a gun, that's not much of a shocker.

lbjkurono23

They're focusing on characters this time, Last time they were trying to dig deep in the characters emotions, (and imo failed) Now they're basically going to get into the Characters back story.

^That more than makes up for the plot :]

IronBass

I think TC is getting confused between story and storytelling..

TrapJak

As do most people. :(

Uncharted has good stories now? When did this happen?

DarkLink77

I'll probably skip all the cut scene and focus on the game :3. I can't wait to take on horde 2.0 =Dlbjkurono23

I wasn't too excited about it, but recently I rediscovered Horde playing with AdobeArtist, Ravensmash, PatchMaster and ZippySlappy.

Having a good team of bros, Horde is simply terrific.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

Uncharted has good stories now? When did this happen?

TrapJak

The Uncharted series doesn't have stories. They have great storyTELLING. I enjoy the stories anyways. mrmusicman247

I gotta ask, when you get past all the fluff of it all, do the differences REALLY matter? It seems like NOTHING in this day and age has a good story according to the masses (retro-!@#s). Heck, if they released the Godfather tomorrow for the first time ever, I wouldn't even be suprised if people said it had a terrible story, just good story telling....

[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"] The Uncharted series doesn't have stories. They have great storyTELLING. I enjoy the stories anyways. xYamatox

I gotta ask, when you get past all the fluff of it all, do the differences REALLY matter? It seems like NOTHING in this day and age has a good story according to the masses (retro-!@#s). Heck, if they released the Godfather tomorrow for the first time ever, I wouldn't even be suprised if people said it had a terrible story, just good story telling....

[QUOTE="xYamatox"]

[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"] The Uncharted series doesn't have stories. They have great storyTELLING. I enjoy the stories anyways. DarkLink77

I gotta ask, when you get past all the fluff of it all, do the differences REALLY matter? It seems like NOTHING in this day and age has a good story according to the masses (retro-!@#s). Heck, if they released the Godfather tomorrow for the first time ever, I wouldn't even be suprised if people said it had a terrible story, just good story telling....

um I liked gears plot there is alot of story there if you pay attention..maybe you should have took the time to look around, listen to what people were saying instead of ignoring or skipping cutscenes and spending most of your time chain sawing enemies.

[QUOTE="xYamatox"]

[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"] The Uncharted series doesn't have stories. They have great storyTELLING. I enjoy the stories anyways. DarkLink77

I gotta ask, when you get past all the fluff of it all, do the differences REALLY matter? It seems like NOTHING in this day and age has a good story according to the masses (retro-!@#s). Heck, if they released the Godfather tomorrow for the first time ever, I wouldn't even be suprised if people said it had a terrible story, just good story telling....

The Godfather is an overrated & poorly paced mess. Sorry, DL.

Do people play games for the plot?

any MW2 players care to answer?

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="xYamatox"]

I gotta ask, when you get past all the fluff of it all, do the differences REALLY matter? It seems like NOTHING in this day and age has a good story according to the masses (retro-!@#s). Heck, if they released the Godfather tomorrow for the first time ever, I wouldn't even be suprised if people said it had a terrible story, just good story telling....

mmmwksil

The Godfather is an overrated & poorly paced mess. Sorry, DL.

wait, it has a plot?

i co-op'd through it, for me the plot was "dude... dude! shoot that one!"

[QUOTE="xYamatox"]

[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"] The Uncharted series doesn't have stories. They have great storyTELLING. I enjoy the stories anyways. DarkLink77

I gotta ask, when you get past all the fluff of it all, do the differences REALLY matter? It seems like NOTHING in this day and age has a good story according to the masses (retro-!@#s). Heck, if they released the Godfather tomorrow for the first time ever, I wouldn't even be suprised if people said it had a terrible story, just good story telling....

Why? Because people back in the day said it was and the new generation ate it up, or because it really is, even by today's standards?

I'm not saying that the Godfather isn't worthy of it's mass appeal (I love the movie), but movies like that don't just stop happening because, "times have changed". I feel story telling and story are one in the same.

When you look at the Godfather's story, it's basically a the story of a man who must take on his father's footsteps. That's pretty much it. It's the way the story is delivered that actually impacts whether the story is good or not.

It's only horrible if you take it seriously. It's just a fun game with kick ass action and cool freak enemies.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="xYamatox"]

I gotta ask, when you get past all the fluff of it all, do the differences REALLY matter? It seems like NOTHING in this day and age has a good story according to the masses (retro-!@#s). Heck, if they released the Godfather tomorrow for the first time ever, I wouldn't even be suprised if people said it had a terrible story, just good story telling....

xYamatox

Why? Because people back in the day said it was and the new generation ate it up, or because it really is, even by today's standards?

I'm not saying that the Godfather isn't worthy of it's mass appeal (I love the movie), but movies like that don't just stop happening because, "times have changed". I feel story telling and story are one in the same.

When you look at the Godfather's story, it's basically a the story of a man who must take on his father's footsteps. That's pretty much it. It's the way the story is delivered that actually impacts whether the story is good or not.

And Uncharted has a bland and predictable story with two dimensional characters that spout one liners. People seem to think that since it's as cinematic as a movie that the story is as good as one.

Gears of War has a terrible story. The plot is meh and the story telling is horrendous.

Uncharted 1/2 have bad stories but they do entertain a bit.

[QUOTE="xYamatox"]

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"] I doubt it. The Godfather is a masterpiece.DarkLink77

Why? Because people back in the day said it was and the new generation ate it up, or because it really is, even by today's standards?

I'm not saying that the Godfather isn't worthy of it's mass appeal (I love the movie), but movies like that don't just stop happening because, "times have changed". I feel story telling and story are one in the same.

When you look at the Godfather's story, it's basically a the story of a man who must take on his father's footsteps. That's pretty much it. It's the way the story is delivered that actually impacts whether the story is good or not.

Then I have to ask what are some examples of a good story, and an example of good story telling. Because every "good story" i can think of is only good because of how the story was executed, and not for what it is.

[QUOTE="xYamatox"]

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"] I doubt it. The Godfather is a masterpiece.DarkLink77

Why? Because people back in the day said it was and the new generation ate it up, or because it really is, even by today's standards?

I'm not saying that the Godfather isn't worthy of it's mass appeal (I love the movie), but movies like that don't just stop happening because, "times have changed". I feel story telling and story are one in the same.

When you look at the Godfather's story, it's basically a the story of a man who must take on his father's footsteps. That's pretty much it. It's the way the story is delivered that actually impacts whether the story is good or not.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="xYamatox"]

I gotta ask, when you get past all the fluff of it all, do the differences REALLY matter? It seems like NOTHING in this day and age has a good story according to the masses (retro-!@#s). Heck, if they released the Godfather tomorrow for the first time ever, I wouldn't even be suprised if people said it had a terrible story, just good story telling....

Why? Because people back in the day said it was and the new generation ate it up, or because it really is, even by today's standards?

I'm not saying that the Godfather isn't worthy of it's mass appeal (I love the movie), but movies like that don't just stop happening because, "times have changed". I feel story telling and story are one in the same.

When you look at the Godfather's story, it's basically a the story of a man who must take on his father's footsteps. That's pretty much it. It's the way the story is delivered that actually impacts whether the story is good or not.

Times haven't really changed when it comes to delivering Art films like The Godfather, it's just that they're rarely released beyond selected theaters. Don't kid yourself about storytelling and story being the same. moose_knuckler

[QUOTE="xYamatox"]

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"] I doubt it. The Godfather is a masterpiece.moose_knuckler

Why? Because people back in the day said it was and the new generation ate it up, or because it really is, even by today's standards?

I'm not saying that the Godfather isn't worthy of it's mass appeal (I love the movie), but movies like that don't just stop happening because, "times have changed". I feel story telling and story are one in the same.

When you look at the Godfather's story, it's basically a the story of a man who must take on his father's footsteps. That's pretty much it. It's the way the story is delivered that actually impacts whether the story is good or not.

The "no you're just wrong" arguement doesn't really fly with me. How about explaining it, perhaps?

[QUOTE="mmmwksil"]

The Godfather is an overrated & poorly paced mess. Sorry, DL.

DarkLink77

The entire movie felt so drawn out. I don't deny the story is great, but I think people heap praise on it solely because others do. As for being Coppola's best film, I normally don't pick one film out of a director's credentials and claim it the best, but I enjoy Dracula and Scarface a lot more than Godfather (the former because I love the book, the latter because I grew up hearing stories of Miami in the 80s from my family, so the movie appealed).

[QUOTE="moose_knuckler"]

Times haven't really changed when it comes to delivering Art films like The Godfather, it's just that they're rarely released beyond selected theaters. Don't kid yourself about storytelling and story being the same.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="xYamatox"]

Why? Because people back in the day said it was and the new generation ate it up, or because it really is, even by today's standards?

I'm not saying that the Godfather isn't worthy of it's mass appeal (I love the movie), but movies like that don't just stop happening because, "times have changed". I feel story telling and story are one in the same.

When you look at the Godfather's story, it's basically a the story of a man who must take on his father's footsteps. That's pretty much it. It's the way the story is delivered that actually impacts whether the story is good or not.

xYamatox

Then I have to ask what are some examples of a good story, and an example of good story telling. Because every "good story" i can think of is only good because of how the story was executed, and not for what it is.

[QUOTE="moose_knuckler"][QUOTE="xYamatox"]

Why? Because people back in the day said it was and the new generation ate it up, or because it really is, even by today's standards?

I'm not saying that the Godfather isn't worthy of it's mass appeal (I love the movie), but movies like that don't just stop happening because, "times have changed". I feel story telling and story are one in the same.

When you look at the Godfather's story, it's basically a the story of a man who must take on his father's footsteps. That's pretty much it. It's the way the story is delivered that actually impacts whether the story is good or not.

The "no you're just wrong" arguement doesn't really fly with me. How about explaining it, perhaps?

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

[QUOTE="mmmwksil"]

The Godfather is an overrated & poorly paced mess. Sorry, DL.

mmmwksil

The entire movie felt so drawn out. I don't deny the story is great, but I think people heap praise on it solely because others do. As for being Coppola's best film, I normally don't pick one film out of a director's credentials and claim it the best, but I enjoy Dracula and Scarface a lot more than Godfather (the former because I love the book, the latter because I grew up hearing stories of Miami in the 80s from my family, so the movie appealed).

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

[QUOTE="mmmwksil"]

The Godfather is an overrated & poorly paced mess. Sorry, DL.

mmmwksil

The entire movie felt so drawn out. I don't deny the story is great, but I think people heap praise on it solely because others do. As for being Coppola's best film, I normally don't pick one film out of a director's credentials and claim it the best, but I enjoy Dracula and Scarface a lot more than Godfather (the former because I love the book, the latter because I grew up hearing stories of Miami in the 80s from my family, so the movie appealed).

Both are great films but this is a litle off topic.