• 13Jun 08

  Enjoying MGS4 little bit by little bit

  Well, I'd be lying if I said I hate the game, cause I do not. My earlier post was a realistic view of how I was seeing it, and I still stand by it, but I am glad to say that I have at least been, slowly but surely, coming to appreciate some of it's more subtle qualities.

  I'm still not wowed, but I'm at least feeling like it wasn't a complete waste of time or money.

  I'm currently somewhere in South America, and have a feeling I'll be finishing up Act II pretty soon. I expect to have the game completed within the weekend. I may end up giving it another play through before I write my review. Sometimes, when I feel my overall opinion about a really hyped and major title is much lower than expected, I like to give it another run in the hope that I find more positive qualities in it to give it a better overview. I guess, only time will tell if that happens.

  It's a pretty good game, but if it's the savior for the PS3 everyone has been talking about, then I don't see the PS3 as having that bright of a future if this is as far as the potential can go.

  Then again, everyone has their own opinion. This is mine, and I respect those who think differently. I only wish people would put a little more thought and objectivity into reviewing. Not everything is a 1 or a 10.

  • Posted Jun 13, 2008 2:57 pm PT
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• 13Jun 08

  I am completely astounded at the number of positive ratings for MGS4

  I don't think I could possibly be more disappointed with MGS4. What really blows my mind is how so many people are carelessly throwing around these 10s, without having much to back it up with. I currently own a combined total of around 100 different games on the 360, PS3 and Wii, and I just can't see what is so special about MGS4. I am left to wonder if all these scores are merely given by fanboys, or by people who's exposure to a wide range of games is grossly limited in scope.

  Without a doubt, I'd have to say that this is probably the most unjustifyably hyped games of the year. There isn't a single aspect of it that I would say is exceptionally well done - it's mediocrity on every level.

  I notice how quickly the fan boys jump ahead with leaving the solid 10 reviews, but as the time the game has been out increases, the contradictory reviews seem to trickle in. All along, Gamespot cowardly waits to see what everyone else (and every other mainstream press critic) thinks before they give their verdict.

  Had this game been released under any other name, it would have been shredded to pieces. But once again, the users have proved how easy it is for the hype machine to process a title into a sugar-coated fabrication.

  I'm glad to see there are others out there who have enough courage to accurately and more realistically judge the game, in light of the mass number of people who seem to only see games as 10s and 1s.

  • Posted Jun 13, 2008 7:35 am PT
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• 9Jun 08

  My GTA 4 review posted

  Please hold your stones until you have read the whole thing.
  
  I know it's long (like most of my other reviews), but I try to cover nearly everything that I thought about when playing it.
  
  http://www.levlive.com/item.php?id=308
  
  Did I mention that reviews are one's personal opinion?
  
  *runs for cover*

  PS: reading my reviews on my personal site (as linked above) is always recommended, because Gamespot is a huge fan of censorship. A couple words had to be changed in my review when posting it here, so if you want to read the uncensored version of my reviews always check my home page.

  PPS: Damn I'm glad I canceled my total access subscription here just days ago. I am really beginning to hate how little freedom you have on this site.

  • Posted Jun 9, 2008 7:11 am PT
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