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[Bluenoser]

A buddy of mine pretty much buys games on hype and word of mouth. I don't think he visits any forums or does any research. So for him- (I consider him to be a casual gamer who's main hobby is playing games)- meta critic means shit to him. And I imagine the vast majority of console owners are like that. Casuals who buy games and play them based on what their friends are saying.

I convinced him to not buy AC: Unity, or at least do a bit of research before buying it. Then he bought the Order and told me he was surprised it was only like 6 hours. If he would have told me he was planning on buying it, I would have told him to read up on it first.

I think the reason we go to meta critic, and keep an eye on various media outlets for review scores, is that we are all savvy gamers. We want to avoid the crap, and buy what is good.

Look at all the people in this thread who don't even like Souls games wanting to buy Bloodborne just because it's meta critic score is 90's. It's kind of sad, but very telling of the way the industry is today. Great games are few and far between. When one comes along, people like us don't want to be left out.

 

[Cappa]

No way it sustains that.

Guessing it will settle between 85-90, probably around an 89 like Demons and Dark

Looks like it definitely is sustaining that and perhaps going up

 

[butman]

Gametrailers review is quite good. If you watch it, you get a good idea of what's in store further into the game. Seems like after several hours of playing and 2 boss wins, I've literally barely scratched the surface.

Too spoily to see it?

 

[A_Gorilla]

So looks like Amazon sold out of their entire stock.

What does this mean? Do we have a sleeper hit on our hands?

 

[butman]

So looks like Amazon sold out of their entire stock.

What does this mean? Do we have a sleeper hit on our hands?

Sleeper??? Get out of here!

 

[BotoxAgent]

Reviews don't matter to me in the long run. But I am glad all the critical acclaim it's getting because it can definitely help sales. And this game deserves to sell gangbusters. We need more games like this and less dudebro crap.

 

[Collateral22]

lol wow

 

[Bluenoser]

Too spoily to see it?

Nothing is shown for so long that it leaves a lasting impression, but it definitely shows bosses for a brief time, as well as some items and environments that you may not want to see until you get there yourself. For the bosses, I didn't see any of them use any special moves or what they evolve into- I think GT did a good job editing those parts.

 

[Deku Tree]

Too spoily to see it?

I watched it and I didn't feel spoiled. But IDK what are your standards. There is a spoiler warning at the beginning of the video.

 

[KingJ2002]

Too spoily to see it?

Nope... just watched it and it doesn't spoil anything. Shows bosses but there's no context or explanation for any of the scenes... they speak purely on gameplay, feel, the mechanics, and touch lightly on the technical pieces. So no worries.

So far i'm incredibly hyped for this release. It seems like this game has a ton of things to do in it that it cannot be looked at as a simple rental. My gamefly copy comes in the mail soon (shipped yesterday) so i'm hoping it's a keeper.

 

[Superblatt]

I just swung by the GameStop near me and was shocked that at 1pm they only had 3 copies available for those that didn't preorder. Good thing I went by at 1pm, as I rarely preorder except from Amazon and had a GS gift card to burn.

 

[anexanhume]

Bloodborne is trending #2 on twitter for me, just behind X Files. Seems like it's getting plenty of recognition.

 

[Ferr986]

Bloodborne is trending #2 on twitter for me, just behind X Files. Seems like it's getting plenty of recognition.

lol it's TT on Spanish Twitter too, and it's not even release date.

 

[newjeruse]

Bloodborne is trending #2 on twitter for me, just behind X Files. Seems like it's getting plenty of recognition.

I think you have tailored trends on.

 

[Toxi]

I love the design of that. Give you

Spoiler

plenty of enemies and health items to incentivise staying in the action and keeping it fast pace, but they do give you items like the pebbles if you want to take it slower and pull.

Spoiler

I don't see how you can beat that encounter without pulling some foes or running past the enemies (which still amusingly works). If you try to fight them all at once, you're gonna be torn apart by the gunmen.

But yeah, it's a really well-designed encounter, with lots of ways to tackle it and a variety of hazards you have to pay attention to like

Spoiler

the gunman behind the corner, the fire, and the dog.

 

[A_Gorilla]

Sleeper??? Get out of here!

People keep saying this is a "niche" game.

 

[anexanhume]

I think you have tailored trends on.

That's it. Normally when I check US or WW, stuff sticks around, but BB goes away when I turn off tailored.

 

[Hoho for breakfast]

So looks like Amazon sold out of their entire stock.

What does this mean? Do we have a sleeper hit on our hands?

Wow, Amazon (US) sold out of the standard edition of the game. "Usually ships within 13-16 business days". Don't see that often.

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

So looks like Amazon sold out of their entire stock.

What does this mean? Do we have a sleeper hit on our hands?

Please define how this could be a sleeper hit? It's received decent marketing, amazing reviews, and internet hype like crazy.

 

[cooreets]

People keep saying this is a "niche" game.

More hardcore games please.

 

[QuantumZebra]

No way it sustains that.

Guessing it will settle between 85-90, probably around an 89 like Demons and Dark

whelp....

 

[LiK]

Wow, Amazon (US) sold out of the standard edition of the game. "Usually ships within 13-16 business days". Don't see that often.

nice

 

[Irishmantis]

Wow!!!!

them reviews

so this game lived up to the hype?
cant wait to grab mine on Friday

 

[guek]

Legit surprised the MC score hasn't slipped

 

[Yopis]

Whats the early consensus on difficulty compared to other souls titles.

 

[Anoregon]

I just swung by the GameStop near me and was shocked that at 1pm they only had 3 copies available for those that didn't preorder. Good thing I went by at 1pm, as I rarely preorder except from Amazon and had a GS gift card to burn.

It's pretty much standard operating procedure for Gamestop to have almost no non-preorder copies of games available at launch.

 

[Crimson_Fate]

lol wow

well thats written with the cboat translater

 

[ErrorMacro]

I don't think its quite as reliable as all that. DriveClub and Destiny both seem to have sold well despite lacklustre reviews. And I'd guess The Order will have sold fairly decent, too. Hype and marketing can go a long way.

Yeah, I'd say metacritic score is only a subset of marketing and hype in general. There are plenty of counter examples of games that reviewed well and sold badly, and vice-versa.

I'm glad Bloodborne is reviewing well, though. If anything, it is the game that would make me buy a PS4.

 

[ChosenPredator]

lol wow

he needs a bloodborne pillow lol

 

[Hydrargyrus]

Bloodborne is trending #2 on twitter for me, just behind X Files. Seems like it's getting plenty of recognition.

It's TT in Spain too with the plane crash, sadly

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

No way it sustains that.

Guessing it will settle between 85-90, probably around an 89 like Demons and Dark

Oh my.

 

[skLaFarebear]

Spoiler

I don't see how you can beat that encounter without pulling some foes or running past the enemies (which still amusingly works). If you try to fight them all at once, you're gonna be torn apart by the gunmen.

But yeah, it's a really well-designed encounter, with lots of ways to tackle it and a variety of hazards you have to pay attention to like

Spoiler

the gunman behind the corner, the fire, and the dog.

Spoiler

I definitely pulled a few before rushing in there, but taking care of the gunman first is a priority. I was surprised at how much quicker I am than the enemies and it made the encounter go smoother. Also, they give you so many health items and the HP regen on hit mechanic so its not too big a deal if you take a few hits. Just keep going.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

Not always. For instance why does Destiny keep selling? I heard it sold a million in December NPD.

Gaming Drought + Brilliant Loot Incentive + Party System that is easier with current acquaintances.

 

[Coulomb_Barrier]

Surprised Dark Souls didn't get a higher average, masterful game.

89 is still a top score. I think it's slightly harder to get an average in the 90s in the past few years.

 

[ZeroMaverick]

Just picked up my copy (Best Buy had close to a hundred copies behind the counter).

I never finished the first Dark Souls (let's face it, I don't have time to finish any games these days), but I wanted BB from the moment it leaked. I'm glad the critical reception is so high.

 

[Fury451]

Please define how this could be a sleeper hit? It's received decent marketing, amazing reviews, and internet hype like crazy.

I think the sleeper sentiment and niche labels refer to the fact that the game doesn't have the traditional markings of mass appeal like a AAA series such as Creed, CoD, or even exclusives like Uncharted or Gears, but is garnering lots of attention and positivity regardless.

 

[Caja 117]

lol wow

I saw another 0 review comment that was deleted, it was more straight forward:

" Mediocre **** for sony fanboys because they don't have games. I feel pity for them that don't have games so they need to cling to mediocre games. You are all vinrgins that need to get laid. "

And yeah it a direct copy paste, so that is all his spelling.

 

[LiK]

I saw another 0 review comment that was deleted, it was more straight forward:

" Mediocre **** for sony fanboys because they don't have games. I feel pity for them that don't have games so they need to cling to mediocre games. You are all vinrgins that need to get laid. "

And yeah it a direct copy paste, so that all his spelling.

lol, I guess that troll is pretty bored today

 

[the-pi-guy]

I saw another 0 review comment that was deleted, it was more straight forward:

" Mediocre **** for sony fanboys because they don't have games. I feel pity for them that don't have games so they need to cling to mediocre games. You are all vinrgins that need to get laid. "

And yeah it a direct copy paste, so that is all his spelling.

The only question I have now is... what's a vinrgin?


I don't get why people bother spending their time hating stuff they don't have. I don't think that's something I'll ever understand.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

The only question I have now is... what's a vinrgin?

It's a vinegar and gin cocktail.

 

[Respect]

I don't get why people bother spending their time hating stuff they don't have. I don't think that's something I'll ever understand.

Mechanism people use to make themselves feel better by tearing down something that others may enjoy. Or just being a troll....my guess is troll.

 

[bananafactory]

whelp....

Heh.



I love being wrong.

 

[thewhitehawk]

The perfect game to getting over unemployment blues.

 

[JudgmentJay]

I'm really surprised the user score is as high as it is. I thought there'd be alot more 0/10s from salty platform warriors.

 

[hastethedav]

The perfect game to getting over unemployment blues.

My last day before getting laid off is tuesday next week

Let's hope it does curr the unemployment blues haha

 

[Kabuki Quantum Lover]

I'm really surprised the user score is as high as it is. I thought there'd be alot more 0/10s from salty platform warriors.

I'm working on it.

 

[bucyou55]

just picked it up at BB on lunch, 46 after taxes


never played the souls games

my body is ready for later

 

[bananafactory]

just picked it up at BB on lunch, 46 after taxes


never played the souls games

my body is ready for later

Never played a Souls game?

Your body is not ready.

 

[Cave Johnson]

My last day before getting laid off is tuesday next week

Let's hope it does curr the unemployment blues haha

Oh man, sucks to hear that. Hope you land another job.

 

[hohoXD123]

Never played a Souls game?

Your body is not ready.

To be fair, even Souls game players won't have ready bodies.