HYPOCRISY: If Kingdoms of Amalur is marked down for being generic, than why.....

oh god...

It brings a manly tear to my eye seeing so many a brave soul defend this epic game till their dieing breath. Shine on, you brave warriors, shine on.

Money..it's all about the money and cheese whiz. Heil68

I asked the exact same question in the comments of his review, TC. Really hoping to get an answer.

It brings a manly tear to my eye seeing so many a brave soul defend this epic game till their dieing breath. Shine on, you brave warriors, shine on.

Master_ShakeXXX

[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

It brings a manly tear to my eye seeing so many a brave soul defend this epic game till their dieing breath. Shine on, you brave warriors, shine on.

texasgoldrush

Oh? Well **** you then!

Ha just kidding.

It's just a review, an opinion of the game. He probably liked DA:O more for whatever reason, just like you apparently like KoA more for whatever reason. If you like the game just play it, make thread on how great it is and all that... don't come crying about it's reviews.

Desmonic

Maybe the game just suck.

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"][QUOTE="Desmonic"]

It's just a review, an opinion of the game. He probably liked DA:O more for whatever reason, just like you apparently like KoA more for whatever reason. If you like the game just play it, make thread on how great it is and all that... don't come crying about it's reviews.

Desmonic

[QUOTE="Desmonic"][QUOTE="texasgoldrush"] actually I am not getting Amalur...I am going to play the directors last game instead, Ultima V Lazarus. Why? Its not generic. It just goes to show how overrated DAO is.texasgoldrush

Maybe because was a far better quality generic, like Skyrim

Amalur is the lowest quality RPG i have seen in years, even Bastion seems to have vastly better production values

:lol: Man, you guys can be so freaking pathetic sometimes.

Maybe because was a far better quality generic, like Skyrim

Amalur is the lowest quality RPG i have seen in years, even Bastion seems to have vastly better production values

loosingENDS

the game didn't get a 10 so...

and btw, things aren't marked down. they're built up.

[QUOTE="Desmonic"][QUOTE="texasgoldrush"] actually I am not getting Amalur...I am going to play the directors last game instead, Ultima V Lazarus. Why? Its not generic. It just goes to show how overrated DAO is.texasgoldrush

Yes, because what you said are facts, texasgoldrush..

Personally, I thought the underlying world in DA:O: the politics, the racial structure turned the typical high-fantasy tropes on their head. It's terribly generic from an aesthetic standpoint.

Anyway, type away texasgoldrush. Kev gets paid for his opinions - you dont. And maybe, just maybe, that one day, you'll understand what an opinion is and when that time comes, you'll at least be almost half the homosexual man Kevin VanOrd is.

You're welcome.

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[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"][QUOTE="Desmonic"] You playing some other game show's DA:O is overrated.........how? Just curious bro :P Anyway I didn't defend either game. I just said that it's pointless to cry over reviews. If you like the game just play it, that's all.jettpack

This is probably the correct answer. KoA's dialogue didn't seem all that great either. Though there was one moment in the demo where I accused that old Fateweaver guy of being drunk and he replied back "I am"

Freakin hilarious.

I don't see the resistance to an honest question, and one that KVO himself had to figure he'd have to answer from time to time when he decided to "evolve" his standards. I commend him for wanting to move to what he considers a better, more honest scoring criteria, but it was his own inflated scoring that has people wondering exactly where new games like KoA fit. I know, some here simply ignore all/some reviewers at this point, and while I understand that sentiment, I hardly think that's what KVO is shooting for. What harm is there in helping your readers understand your change in thinking in the context of other, similar games you've reviewed before?

Hmm...I thought this thread was going to say COD, I am surprised.

Yes, because what you said are facts, texasgoldrush..

Personally, I thought the underlying world in DA:O: the politics, the racial structure turned the typical high-fantasy tropes on their head. It's terribly generic from an aesthetic standpoint.

Anyway, type away texasgoldrush. Kev gets paid for his opinions - you dont. And maybe, just maybe, that one day, you'll understand what an opinion is and when that time comes, you'll at least be almost half the homosexual man Kevin VanOrd is.

You're welcome.

illmatic87

[QUOTE="illmatic87"]

Yes, because what you said are facts, texasgoldrush..

Personally, I thought the underlying world in DA:O: the politics, the racial structure turned the typical high-fantasy tropes on their head. It's terribly generic from an aesthetic standpoint.

Anyway, type away texasgoldrush. Kev gets paid for his opinions - you dont. And maybe, just maybe, that one day, you'll understand what an opinion is and when that time comes, you'll at least be almost half the homosexual man Kevin VanOrd is.

You're welcome.

texasgoldrush

The reason why DAII is more original is story structure and premise, the themes and lore in that game are not.texasgoldrush

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"] The reason why DAII is more original is story structure and premise, the themes and lore in that game are not.skrat_01

OP can just replace "Dragon Age: Origins" with any recent BioWare game and it'd still be pretty accurate.

I don't care for Amalur besides the fact that Curt Schilling was involved and he's awesome.

and yet people do, the game has even have above 90 reviews. And I would rate DAII far lower than 90.texasgoldrush

OP can just replace "Dragon Age: Origins" with any recent BioWare game and it'd still be pretty accurate.

I don't care for Amalur besides the fact that Curt Schilling was involved and he's awesome.

Aljosa23

Is Jade Empire generic? Nope. Mass Effect has some generic parts, but the sum of those parts is not generic. Not like DAO.texasgoldrush

It also sucked.

While Dragon Age's story wasn't exactly original, nor was the art design or presentation, the characters in the game world were done exceptionally well thanks to good writing and sharp voice acting, and the setting had a number or interesting locations fleshed out by the game's lore.

[QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

OP can just replace "Dragon Age: Origins" with any recent BioWare game and it'd still be pretty accurate.

I don't care for Amalur besides the fact that Curt Schilling was involved and he's awesome.

texasgoldrush

OK, can I ask you something? WHY should we care? That's your opinion. Your opinion doesn't mean that the game is indeed generic and boring for the rest of us.

Seriously, are you all trying to take DarkLink down from his pedestal as being the Most Egotistical Person on System Wars? This ain't the way to do it, ya know.

While Dragon Age's story wasn't exactly original, nor was the art design or presentation, the characters in the game world were done exceptionally well thanks to good writing and sharp voice acting, and the setting had a number or interesting locations fleshed out by the game's lore.

brickdoctor

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"][QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

OP can just replace "Dragon Age: Origins" with any recent BioWare game and it'd still be pretty accurate.

I don't care for Amalur besides the fact that Curt Schilling was involved and he's awesome.

Goyoshi12

OK, can I ask you something? WHY should we care? That's your opinion. Your opinion doesn't mean that the game is indeed generic and boring for the rest of us.

Seriously, are you all trying to take DarkLink down from his pedestal as being the Most Egotistical Person on System Wars? This ain't the way to do it, ya know.

I think it's two reasons:

1. Standards over time, gotta realize even though it's been only almost a year standards may have changed? idk, just a guess though.

2. Notice GS is getting more harsh on their reviews, this gen has lasted quite a while, so they're probably starting to have pretty high expectations, or are just ready for some 'Next Gen' experiences.

Again, just guesses.

Also, DA II review in 'The Bad' section: "Main story lacks focus and drive." Sounds like another way of saying 'Generic story'

Also, it's .5 points lower on the score, a year later, not that big of a difference, had this game released around this time last year, maybe it too would be an 8.0. If you're going by score when talking about his judgement in quality.

Oh, and also, it's his opinion. You may like the story, so why not write a review and put your opinions as to why you think it's above average?