IGN responds to comments made about DNF reviews

By the forum members.

Wouldn't it be cool if GS did something similar also so that way we get to know what the hell is going on concerning some reviews?

What do you guys think? What are some games reviews you would love to have had your comments answered about?

http://pc.ign.com/articles/118/1180043p1.html

it sort of happens here, Kevin V and Tom (LOL) Mcshea pop in every now then after a review ususally in a hype thread to answer some questions

GS already does this, bt the editors only respond in the vidoe reviews.

Eh, I don't see what the big deal is about these DNF reviews. The demo was flat out horrible.

The horrible humor was the key thing that backed me away from this game.

I've only read the first response and it already sound contradictory. It says all Duke does is standard for the genre, yet it has more variaty and interaction than most shooters today. Why are games like CoD scoring so high when all they allow you to do is run down the corridor and shoot the gun? You don't get to do anything else except drive a boat down a river and ride down some slope on a snowmobile. Everything they described about what a FPS requires to be good, is not found in 90% of them.

(Now I've actually read the whole thing)

I don't understand what's so bad about the platforming sections. Some parts I actually had to stand back and say "How do I get there?" where other FPSes just have you follow the NPC until it says game over. There's nothing done to mask that crap. It's a lot nicer to have some damn variaty for once.

Then they go to criticize the interactivity. Would men go around throwing a piece of **** around IRL? No. Would they in a game? It was funny just throwing it around and making splatters and throwing it at people. Would I microwave a rat? No because then everything I cook in there would taste and smell bad. Would I in a video game? Yes, because it's funny. It's no more childish than thinking shooting people is fun. Then they bag on how Duke represents the unrestricted American spirit. So what? That makes him predictable? How about all the super-serious-military-men that never utter a damn word and follow orders like an android? They never question themselves and neither does Duke. Duke does though with reason though.

It's their job to do a quality review. That's what they're paid for and that's why we visit the website. If they don't want to do that, then piss on them. Get new reviewers who can do their job.

I've only read the first response and it already sound contradictory. It says all Duke does is standard for the genre, yet it has more variaty and interaction than most shooters today. Why are games like CoD scoring so high when all they allow you to do is run down the corridor and shoot the gun? You don't get to do anything else except drive a boat down a river and ride down some slope on a snowmobile. Everything they described about what a FPS requires to be good, is not found in 90% of them.

(Now I've actually read the whole thing)

I don't understand what's so bad about the platforming sections. Some parts I actually had to stand back and say "How do I get there?" where other FPSes just have you follow the NPC until it says game over. There's nothing done to mask that crap. It's a lot nicer to have some damn variaty for once.

Then they go to criticize the interactivity. Would men go around throwing a piece of **** around IRL? No. Would they in a game? It was funny just throwing it around and making splatters and throwing it at people. Would I microwave a rat? No because then everything I cook in there would taste and smell bad. Would I in a video game? Yes, because it's funny. It's no more childish than thinking shooting people is fun. Then they bag on how Duke represents the unrestricted American spirit. So what? That makes him predictable? How about all the super-serious-military-men that never utter a damn word and follow orders like an android? They never question themselves and neither does Duke. Duke does though with reason though.

It's their job to do a quality review. That's what they're paid for and that's why we visit the website. If they don't want to do that, then piss on them. Get new reviewers who can do their job.

ChubbyGuy40

DNF was crap bro, and it aint just the critics saying it. Now if you want a questionable review, GS' InFamous 2 or NIER review is where it's at.

I prefer it when the GS staff are in the forums compared to an article. Its more fun to have a conversation than just read that article and look at the comments and oh, look at that, people are still ranting :roll:

DNF was crap bro, and it aint just the critics saying it. Now if you want a questionable review, GS' InFamous 2 or NIER review is where it's at.

Master_ShakeXXX

From what I understand Infamous 2 was crap.

Just can't agree with the reviews when it seems I played a totally different game.

[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

DNF was crap bro, and it aint just the critics saying it. Now if you want a questionable review, GS' InFamous 2 or NIER review is where it's at.

ChubbyGuy40

From what I understand Infamous 2 was crap.

Just can't agree with the reviews when it seems I played a totally different game.

And just what is your understanding based upon :?

DNF was bad, but not as bad as reviewers are saying. It would be like giving someone who stole from a store, the electric chair. What he did was wrong, but doesn't warrent the extreme decision.

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[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

DNF was crap bro, and it aint just the critics saying it. Now if you want a questionable review, GS' InFamous 2 or NIER review is where it's at.

ChubbyGuy40

From what I understand Infamous 2 was crap.

Just can't agree with the reviews when it seems I played a totally different game.

And just what is your understanding based upon :?

I think reviews were too harsh. If it was not Duke Nuke em and just some new IP it would get 7.0 from most review sites. I think it is pretty clear the game got beat up partly due to the long wait of the game and high expectations which is unfair.

i think infamous is just lame as hell a guy shooting lightning out of his body lol it's lame what a raiden mortal kombat rip off plus the game lacks weapon variety.EATDOODOOUPOOHE

This guy makes one hell of a point :o

They shouldn't have to justify their comments to the fanboys :( biggest_loser

I mean yea cause its only blind fanboys who disagree:roll:. ALso its not like thier some type of gods they are average people who get paid for an opinion. So its understandible people want some justifcation. Plus I like how they pick out just ones who were angry level insted of resonable ones. Since there are some that are like that.

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[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

DNF was crap bro, and it aint just the critics saying it. Now if you want a questionable review, GS' InFamous 2 or NIER review is where it's at.

Master_ShakeXXX

From what I understand Infamous 2 was crap.

Just can't agree with the reviews when it seems I played a totally different game.

And just what is your understanding based upon :?

His opinion im guessing. Just like the DNF reviews. reviews are about 5% at most fact. The rest is just some persons opinoin.

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[QUOTE="ChubbyGuy40"]

From what I understand Infamous 2 was crap.

Just can't agree with the reviews when it seems I played a totally different game.

finalfantasy94

And just what is your understanding based upon :?

His opinion im guessing. Just like the DNF reviews. reviews are about 5% at most fact. The rest is just some persons opinoin.

Yeah, but again, it's not just the critics who think the game is crap. Why are people acting like it's only a select few people who refer to the game as garbage?

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[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

And just what is your understanding based upon :?

Master_ShakeXXX

His opinion im guessing. Just like the DNF reviews. reviews are about 5% at most fact. The rest is just some persons opinoin.

Yeah, but again, it's not just the critics who think the game is crap. Why are people acting like it's only a select few people who refer to the game as garbage?

Why are people acting like the whole world hates DNF. Nonone is saying only critics hate it. Yea some other pepople hate it to but thats with every game.

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[QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]

His opinion im guessing. Just like the DNF reviews. reviews are about 5% at most fact. The rest is just some persons opinoin.

finalfantasy94

Yeah, but again, it's not just the critics who think the game is crap. Why are people acting like it's only a select few people who refer to the game as garbage?

Why are people acting like the whole world hates DNF. Nonone is saying only critics hate it. Yea some other pepople hate it to but thats with every game.

I'm not acting like the whole world hates DNF, but it's widely regarded as crap. There's no real way around that :/

DNF was crap bro, and it aint just the critics saying it. Now if you want a questionable review, GS' InFamous 2 or NIER review is where it's at.

Master_ShakeXXX

No the Infamous 2 review is not questionable at all. It's his opinion and there were many, Many issues that really held the game back. I played it and loved it...ish. But I couldn't help being frustrated throughout the whole game.

I absolutely loved the first game, and in many ways 2 improves, but there are some major annoyances.

From what I understand Infamous 2 was crap.

Just can't agree with the reviews when it seems I played a totally different game.

ChubbyGuy40

Nah, Infamous 2 definitely isn't crap, but it was a disappointment.

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[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

Yeah, but again, it's not just the critics who think the game is crap. Why are people acting like it's only a select few people who refer to the game as garbage?

Master_ShakeXXX

Why are people acting like the whole world hates DNF. Nonone is saying only critics hate it. Yea some other pepople hate it to but thats with every game.

I'm not acting like the whole world hates DNF, but it's widely regarded as crap. There's no real way around that :/

word and you know this how? Iv seen people hate it and some others say they enjoy it while its not amazing its far from crap. I didint see on over take the other.

As a person who can't stand when people **** and moan about reviews, I enjoyed this article. If it was me, I would have had more fun with these guys.

[QUOTE="biggest_loser"]They shouldn't have to justify their comments to the fanboys :( finalfantasy94

I mean yea cause its only blind fanboys who disagree:roll:. ALso its not like thier some type of gods they are average people who get paid for an opinion. So its understandible people want some justifcation. Plus I like how they pick out just ones who were angry level insted of resonable ones. Since there are some that are like that.

I'm not acting like the whole world hates DNF, but it's widely regarded as crap. There's no real way around that :/

Master_ShakeXXX

Good for them. I still think their reviews are wrong because the game I played was a solid 8.0. Flaws? Yeah, but those flaws don't hold the game back from being one hell of a good game.

Something i noticed also i have DNF on pc and xbox360, the HDR lighting in the desert is better on 360 alot brighter than the computer on max, same brightness settings on the same tv.EATDOODOOUPOOHE

Unless you're talking about the desert outside of the desert from the demo, definitely not. PC has console beat in every single way.

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I'm not acting like the whole world hates DNF, but it's widely regarded as crap. There's no real way around that :/

ChubbyGuy40

Good for them. I still think their reviews are wrong because the game I played was a solid 8.0. Flaws? Yeah, but those flaws don't hold the game back from being one hell of a good game.

And I'm glad you enjoyed it. I really wish more people considered NIER to be the masterpiece that it so obviously is, but I'm gonna just have to settle for cult favorite :(

I find it funny. You have to love nerd rage, cause it got a 5.5 they are mad. And its IGN's opinion so get over it.

Plus 1UP gave it a F so its not a good game, but the nerd rage will conitune no matter what.

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[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

Yeah, but again, it's not just the critics who think the game is crap. Why are people acting like it's only a select few people who refer to the game as garbage?

Master_ShakeXXX

Why are people acting like the whole world hates DNF. Nonone is saying only critics hate it. Yea some other pepople hate it to but thats with every game.

I'm not acting like the whole world hates DNF, but it's widely regarded as crap. There's no real way around that :/

Nier's regarded as pretty average, yet you act like only GameSpot f'ed up the review. Maybe you can find something in common with the Duke supporters, after all :P

Why do people argue over freaking Duke? The game is poo, let's move on. You may like it, but in the end it is a terribly flawed game.millerlight89

Are you still basing this off that crap demo or have you actually played the game yet?

@Shake yes Nier is a masterpiece. Quality music and quality game all around. That thing deserved 7.5+ easily.

I find it funny. You have to love nerd rage, cause it got a 5.5 they are mad. And its IGN's opinion so get over it.

Plus 1UP gave it a F so its not a good game, but the nerd rage will conitune no matter what.

HaloPimp978

No the actual review was **** and totally unprofessional. The reviewer got mega butthurt because it made a crack at Halo's power armor. He focused more on why Duke is "childish" instead of actually talking about the game.

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[QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]

Why are people acting like the whole world hates DNF. Nonone is saying only critics hate it. Yea some other pepople hate it to but thats with every game.

FrozenLiquid

I'm not acting like the whole world hates DNF, but it's widely regarded as crap. There's no real way around that :/

Nier's regarded as pretty average, yet you act like only GameSpot f'ed up the review. Maybe you can find something in common with the Duke supporters, after all :P

Most critics ****ed up their review, but NIER has garnered a lot of respect from the gaming community over time. For DNF, we will have to wait and see if it garners the same kind of respect.

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I find it funny. You have to love nerd rage, cause it got a 5.5 they are mad. And its IGN's opinion so get over it.

Plus 1UP gave it a F so its not a good game, but the nerd rage will conitune no matter what.

ChubbyGuy40

No the actual review was **** and totally unprofessional. The reviewer got mega butthurt because it made a crack at Halo's power armor. He focused more on why Duke is "childish" instead of actually talking about the game.

I didn't read the review, but I watch the video review. And you are right he didn't say anything about the game really.

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[QUOTE="biggest_loser"]They shouldn't have to justify their comments to the fanboys :( biggest_loser

I mean yea cause its only blind fanboys who disagree:roll:. ALso its not like thier some type of gods they are average people who get paid for an opinion. So its understandible people want some justifcation. Plus I like how they pick out just ones who were angry level insted of resonable ones. Since there are some that are like that.

They generally respond to anything that makes a splash in the community, be it low review scores or whatever else have you. I don't see the issue.