Since game review scores are already inflated, these numbers can’t bode well for a game dubbed Epic. What’s more, a lot of reviewers are seemingly scoring the game higher than they might have otherwise given all the effort Disney put into making the game. Unfortunately for them, effort doesn’t always equate to inspired gameplay, which […]
Since game review scores are already inflated, these numbers can’t bode well for a game dubbed Epic.
What’s more, a lot of reviewers are seemingly scoring the game higher than they might have otherwise given all the effort Disney put into making the game. Unfortunately for them, effort doesn’t always equate to inspired gameplay, which is what we want.
Either way, we’ll publish our own thoughts on the game later this week.
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Seems to be the growing consensus of this game, that despite the investment of talent and resources, the game just isn't that rewarding to play. It's not like this is the only game (in recent memory or otherwise) that this has been the case for, though. I'm even hearing comparable remarks being said all over the place about Sony's juggernaut Gran Turismo 5.
I've read several reviews and no one says its bad. People need to remember a high 7 is still a very good score. I'm looking forward to it and think I'll be getting it for Xmas.
That's too bad. Unfortunately, style and charisma alone do not a good game make. If the fun's just not there… bad news for Mickey.
Oh, and this excerpt from the 90-rated review didn't really strike me as a ringing endorsement:
"This is not just a wonderful experience but it is the perfect homage to the rich Disney heritage."
An homage to Disney heritage? Is it some special features from a Disney DVD bonus disc or a videogame? Disney has two entire theme parks, a TV channel, endless merchandise and ongoing movies dedicated to praising Disney's "heritage". Don't think there's really a void in that department…
I dont think review scores are inflated.
…for Wii games.
For other consoles, I agree, but Wii games usually get "de-flated" review scores due to biased reviewers.
@Chelsea – Yeah, when critics are wasting ink on "this is a great treasure trove of Disney stuff," what they're really saying is the gameplay isn't that good. I played the game for an hour. Not sure if I'll pick it up again. Donkey Kong Returns world 8 beckons.
I pre-ordered the CE as soon as it was announced so I'm set om my purchase. A bad camera here and there can't really kill the game for me.
Also, the low reviews are from “established†sites while the higher ones are from “not so establishedâ€. Basically it's the journalist bashing a Wii game as usual.
Seems like another Game God's pet project fails to deliver.
I wonder what Jack's take on this failure is, as he was pumping the game up pretty hard.
@EdEN It's not the camera I take issue with. The story and paintbrush gameplay (at least in the first hour) simply isn't something I want to come back to.