We review games based on games on the same platform to an extent, but there is more to a game's quality than what has been released on its platform. If a crappy RPG is released at a system's launch, should it get a 10, since there is no other game in its genre on that system? If so, then Enchanted Arms would be a 10. Every launch game would be a 10. You are arguing semantics here for the sake of it; I would ask you to think realistically, rather from the standpoint of someone looking to defend or discredit.

Games don't exist in a vacuum, and rising standards of technology from generation to generation don't mean that our ideas of enjoyment and quality are wiped, as if you pressed a reset switch. Far from it; as standards rise, so do expectations. You could view Too Human as an RPG is you desire, or an action game if you desire, or realistically, as an amalgam of genres, which is what it really is. Interesting and ultimately unsatisfying control scheme aside, it's quite easy to find comparisons to other games--games that have better action, better role-playing elements, better pace, better visuals, and better balance. Just because Too Human is superficially a unique take on standards doesn't make it good. Rather, it's easy to get the impression that by trying to be different, Silicon Knights forgot to make a game that's consistently fun.

In any case, there are 14 paragraphs of evaluation to read, so it is silly for me to offer more explanations. Read the review to get our take on the game. At very least, understand that the text comes from decades of gaming, and like every journalist, my experiences with games of many genres and on many platforms inform the Too Human review.

Kevin-V

But don't assume that everyone has your same experiences either.

Don't discredit something because you've done this or that in the past. And its not new or better than something that you have experienced in the past.

It must be viewed on its own merits. Look at it like you don't have 20 years of gaming history, that is the way you must approach game reviews.

Because if not, you're not doing anybody any justice.

Its all about the games.

As long as the games are still coming then the 360 will be fine.

[QUOTE="inertk"]Games that came before it in a similar genre?Put it this way, if it's not better than games from years ago, what is the point of comparing it to the current generation efforts?esides, how many DMC clones with analogue combat can we compare it to. What do YOU think it can be compared to?Vandalvideo

Fustration can do that.

Didn't expect much higher, although that does seem a little low. Be prepared for people to say it's the most underrated game of the generation...Saturos3091

If you read the preview here on GS , they sound like that can't get enough of it.

Which is pretty confusing.

Super ouch. The game seemed waaay more playable than a 5.5, but then again its possible that the game falls apart after the demo section.DrinkDuff

It was cool.

But the targeting was hit and miss.

Not a Lemming... but I am OWNED!

I predicted AAA..... ouch!

I wonder if Dennis Dyack is cleaning is automatic rifle right now?

Veterngamer

If you prediticed AAA, then its safe to say you don't follow games at all.

..it doesn't get going till the end...

TH2 is going to better.

Alot of these reviews view games that are announced as trilogies harsher for some reason, kinda like looking for the "missing" parts.

A good rental.

Cows still own the biggest flop.

Too Human >> Lair

[QUOTE="Memoryitis"]Dont know the req in order to pur a game on XBLA but is it any harder than the other systems like Wii or PS3? or Easieriesexywarden

XBLA has restrictions. most 360 owners own a 20gig system. MS doesnt want games to flood and take up al the hdd space so they have restrictions on devs (kind of like the reason sony doesnt want to put up ps2 games for dlc, because most systems cant run them).;

however on psn, there are fully downloadable games like socom (coming october), warhawk and gt5:prologue. because ps3 systems have the 20, 40, 60, 80 gig standard (most ppl i noticed have the 80 gig), and its easy to install a new one for cheap

This is a terrible point you are trying to make.

I have a 20 gig hdd and I manage my space.

I can download an arcade play it and then deleted. if I want to play it again , I simply dl it again at no cost of course.

This dude needs to get with the times, no else is **** about this, just this dude, his game got great reviews and he's bringing a negative vibe to his game. Lame.

Because people buy at that price.

Sto buying this game people so the lower the price to like 30 bucks, thats how much its worth.