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#1 withe1982
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I think the ending to TLOU is just perfect in keeping with the style of the game. It's a morally ambiguous ending to a game that stresses the fact that people are flawed and will do anything to survive. There's no right or wrong. No good or evil in Joel and Ellie's world, just many shades of grey.

You can interpret it as Joel being a selfish douche who has doomed humanity to extinction for a second chance to love a daughter again or just as easily see it as one man standing up for what's right in a shitty world. Not willing to sacrifice one innocent life to save millions.

The best part is that you can just as easily end the whole thing there on one word... "OK"... or continue on with their story.

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#2  Edited By withe1982
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@sukraj said:

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Wow that was fun little video. Might have to give this a whirl.

Graphics look amazing

Agreed. had very little interest in this on first reveal but colour me intrigued now.

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#3 withe1982
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sorry noticed it's UK

You could try ringing 0844 736 0595

or emailing

networksupport@uk.playstation.com

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#4  Edited By withe1982
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try this mate

https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/344/~/requesting-a-refund

hope that helps

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#5 withe1982
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Wow that was fun little video. Might have to give this a whirl.

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#6 withe1982
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@porkchopxp said:

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The reviews are out and are mostly positive. 80 average on Metacritic ATM. Next-gen games have been given a tight "curve" when scored for some reason as if somehow just because there's more memory to code with it's going to instantly expand creativity. Launch-window games have gotten notoriously lower scores as they are usually victims of unrealistic expectations and the sting of reviewers who still have stickershock from the new machines.

One comment that seems to be universal(whether written to praise or denigrate), it's more Infamous. Those who enjoyed themselves say it's the best in the franchise and that's all I need to see as I've loved every entry of the series which means I'll love this one as well. Can't wait until tomorrow!

I agree with this. I think it is quite a good thing that reviewers are looking at this current gen with a little more scrutiny. With the new consoles pumping out incredible visuals it would be too easy to just throw 9s and 10s around like candy (see MGS4 on PS3 as an example).

I quite like that fact that developers now know that they need to work hard for that critical acclaim... or bring out a bro shooter... or be Naughty Dog.

I'm not asking reviewers to give great scores away but I do ask that they not hold it against a launch-window game if it's not re-inventing the wheel. This battle cry for innovation is unrealistic. The Infamous series has a good formula that includes great powers and environments to let them shine, if this game provides that better than the other 3 entries and is drop-dead-gorgeous Ta boot, why then the poorer scores? This whole "more of the same" and "lacks innovation" mentality is missing the point. Hell, one reviewer was outraged because Infamous' open world didn't outdo GTAV's because a next gen open world game should be able to at least give what GTAV squeezed out of lastgen. Apples to oranges I say.

Also, MGS 4 seems to be the whipping-boy title these days when high scores get ridiculed but that game had more memorable moments in it than most last gen titles. Cutscenes be damned.

I admit that reading a few reviews does give some unjust criticism to InFamous:SS. I Think CVG called it "last gen thrills" which is wholly inaccurate. I do however want reviewers to judge these new games as standalone works, not just to compare them to last gen in terms of graphics etc... Innovation is vitally important as we enter gen 8 as if the best developers cannot move with the times then games like Titanfall (a multi-player only bro shooter) will become the benchmark which other developers to aspire to, and we all don't want that to happen do we?

Also in my personal opinion MGS4 was incredibly overhyped. Admittedly, despite owning it, I've only tried to play through it twice and both time the cut scenes got the better of me. Although I'm probably not the greatest judge as I'm not a fan of stealth game play.

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@porkchopxp said:

The reviews are out and are mostly positive. 80 average on Metacritic ATM. Next-gen games have been given a tight "curve" when scored for some reason as if somehow just because there's more memory to code with it's going to instantly expand creativity. Launch-window games have gotten notoriously lower scores as they are usually victims of unrealistic expectations and the sting of reviewers who still have stickershock from the new machines.

One comment that seems to be universal(whether written to praise or denigrate), it's more Infamous. Those who enjoyed themselves say it's the best in the franchise and that's all I need to see as I've loved every entry of the series which means I'll love this one as well. Can't wait until tomorrow!

I agree with this. I think it is quite a good thing that reviewers are looking at this current gen with a little more scrutiny. With the new consoles pumping out incredible visuals it would be too easy to just throw 9s and 10s around like candy (see MGS4 on PS3 as an example).

I quite like that fact that developers now know that they need to work hard for that critical acclaim... or bring out a bro shooter... or be Naughty Dog.

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#8 withe1982
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@hashcrypt: Quite a fair and unbiased review thank you.

Personally I have a PS3/360 and a PS4. Consider myself more of a Sony fan than a MS one but will 100% be picking up an Xbox One next year. As I've said before I'd never miss out on great games over some stupid loyalty to a corporation.

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#9 withe1982
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@Sweenix said:
@Harisemo said:

@Sweenix said:

@Harisemo said:

Lmao flopping all over the place. Off to playing TitanFall now.

It didn't flop

7/10 Eurogamer, 6/10 rev3, damn..... it's a flop son even if cows played it safe on GS by hyping it AA. Lower than TitanFall on metacritic.

Hmmm

How about these reviews?

  • Gamespot (8.0)
  • IGN (8.7/10)
  • Joystick (4.5/5)
  • Kotaku (Yes)
  • Giant Bomb (4/5)
  • EuroGamer (7.0/10)
  • Destructoid (9.5)
  • Polygon (8.5/10)
  • Edge (7/10)
  • VGNetwork - 9/10
  • DualShockers - 9.5/10
  • Lazygamer - 9/10
  • Gametrailers (8.8/10)
  • TheSixthAxis (9.0/10)
  • Game informer (7.0)
  • GamerFitNation (9.0)
  • XGN (8.5)
  • KSA (6/6)
  • REV3 (3/5)
  • Gamestm (7/10)

Looking very good. Mostly favourable reviews. My excitement's still through the roof for tomorrow. Fantastic job with OP @Sweenix Cannot wait to don the maroon hat of justice and tear up Seattle.

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#10 withe1982
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@Sweenix said:

Gamespot gave it an 8

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/infamous-second-son-review/1900-6415705/

well quelle surprise. Sony exclusive + Tom McShea = 8/10

*THE BAD

Deslin is an annoying character

Add him to the Joel pile of people Tom McShea doesn't like.

Still think it'll get 9-10 everywhere else.