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SlasherMan · 04/05/2010, 05:27 pm

Well I'm just saying this, i don't care if they give it a 3 out of 10 I'm still gonna be as excited for episode 1 as I did when I first heard it was coming!

You can read the effking review here:
http://pc.ign.com/articles/108/1081931p1.html

Not to say I was expecting that score i was disapointed, but as seeing their ToMI Reviews i guess 2% of my mind was saying "I dont think this one will get an 8 like I expected"

seanparkerfilms · 04/05/2010, 05:38 pm

It's a generally positive review. They just say that the episode feels more like a setup of things to come rather than a complete standalone experience. I wouldn't be surprised if there's truth to that, but I'm still eagerly anticipating it.

*Hero1* · 04/05/2010, 05:55 pm

Isn't that what they said about the first episode of Tales of Monkey Island? I think as seanparkerfilms says the review is positive, it's just been given a low score. If you look at IGN's scores they rate Culture Shock the same as COTD so I don't place too much importance on that.

Shwoo · 04/05/2010, 05:56 pm

Review is slightly spoilerly. Just a warning. There's one bit about the ending I wish I could unread. Nothing serious, though.

And the review wasn't negative at all.

Secret Fawful · 04/05/2010, 05:58 pm

It's a very positive review, and is exactly what I expected from it. I expect IGN will rate the series the same as Telltale's others. Chapter 2 being the lowest, with 3 and 4 being the highest and 5 being a 50/50 with people between best and second best.

GinnyN · 04/05/2010, 06:01 pm

I don't understand why they lower points for been a Setup for more to come if it is a 1st episode: It's a setup for more to come!

For something we buy the games by season, or not?

The point is if it is a good setup for more to come. No if it a setup or not.

*Irishmile* · 04/05/2010, 06:10 pm

I think that episodic gaming is still new... despite TTG having been doing to for a while now.. at least in terms of videogames... I think reviewers are still struggling on how to review this type of gaming.... Its like only reading 1/5 of a book and expected to give a fair and accurate report about it.

7.2 isn't a bad score... most reviewers score games below what I would, so that is a really good score actually...

Gibbeynator · 04/05/2010, 06:34 pm

People really need to learn that 7s and 8s are not bad scores. The only reason AAA titles get such high scores is because the reviewers are afraid of being fanboy crucified for giving less than a 9.5 score to games like GTA4.

seanparkerfilms · 04/05/2010, 06:38 pm

Irishmile makes a good point. It's important to keep in mind that the "success" of a given episode will likely change based on story arc payoffs in future installments (supposedly even more so for this season, as it's going to be a more cohesive whole than the past two seasons). But since it's a setup for what's to come, and no one really knows just what will be coming in the future yet, it may be more difficult to review.

Rather Dashing · 04/05/2010, 06:45 pm

So, you're mad that another person didn't like the game that you haven't played as much as you think you will.

Got it.

Ah, I do so love ratings scales of 7 through 10.

LuigiHann · 04/05/2010, 06:46 pm

Not gonna read an IGN review of a story-driven game ever, especially not an episodic one, since they routinely spoil major things.

And 7.2 is pretty reasonable for an Episode 1. Things will get better around Episode 3, I'm sure

patters · 04/05/2010, 06:54 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

So, you're mad that another person didn't like the game that you haven't played as much as you think you will.

IGN.com

GinnyN · 04/05/2010, 07:11 pm

I don't really care if the game or the concept is difficult or not to review: He's getting paid for that! Minimum is try to understand how the system works! No talk the whole review of how cool Skun'ka'pe is! (And I'll still think that even if Skun'ka'pe is that awesome).

Since this is a Game delivered by parts, a review which is updated everytime a part is delivered could work. But, really, how difficult is understand this is an episode and not an stand alone product which can rely on itself if the whole forum understand that? "Professional" Reviewers cannot be THAT stupid. Or at least been professional enough to declare they can't review it because they don't understand the concept. Or whathever.

By the way, I read the whole thing. Yep, I don't think a 7,2 score is a bad score (I don't really cares about scores, so, that why I read it). Yep, is somewhat spoilerish but is more like a list of what he likes and what he don't. And, really, I think is a bad review (The text itself, no the score of the game).

*Irishmile* · 04/05/2010, 07:17 pm

LOL reviewing a review I love it.

GinnyN · 04/05/2010, 07:20 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishmile

LOL reviewing a review I love it.

Thanks. But I'm pretty sure they are already sick of people tell to them they suck in their work. But they don't stop to think why people tell them that. (Maybe is because they actually suck!)

I know is an irony...

Zeek · 04/05/2010, 07:24 pm

Have to say, those screenshots they uploaded with the review do have my curious, particularly as to why Max is lunging at Grandpa Stinky in his "Booga Booga!" stance.

Rather Dashing · 04/05/2010, 07:24 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by patters

IGN.com

...

And?

**Jake** · 04/05/2010, 08:00 pm

I believe he was falsely attributing the quote to IGN for humor purposes.

lombre · 04/05/2010, 08:52 pm

Score seems fine to me. Especially considering they gave Night of the Raving Dead, one of my two favorite episodes, a mere 6.8 out of 10.

Didero · 04/06/2010, 12:43 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by GinnyN

I don't really care if the game or the concept is difficult or not to review: He's getting paid for that! Minimum is try to understand how the system works! No talk the whole review of how cool Skun'ka'pe is! (And I'll still think that even if Skun'ka'pe is that awesome).

Since this is a Game delivered by parts, a review which is updated everytime a part is delivered could work. But, really, how difficult is understand this is an episode and not an stand alone product which can rely on itself if the whole forum understand that? "Professional" Reviewers cannot be THAT stupid. Or at least been professional enough to declare they can't review it because they don't understand the concept. Or whathever.

By the way, I read the whole thing. Yep, I don't think a 7,2 score is a bad score (I don't really cares about scores, so, that why I read it). Yep, is somewhat spoilerish but is more like a list of what he likes and what he don't. And, really, I think is a bad review (The text itself, no the score of the game).

A few spelling mistakes, some unclear sentences. Therefore I give this review of a review a score of 7.6 out of 10. It would've been higher if the anger was toned down a bit.

04/05/2010, 05:27 pm	#1
SlasherMan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico... As far as I know I'm the only Sam & Max fan that was born and raised in this island. Posts: 239	IGN's Penal Zone Review... 7.2 -_- Well I'm just saying this, i don't care if they give it a 3 out of 10 I'm still gonna be as excited for episode 1 as I did when I first heard it was coming! You can read the effking review here: http://pc.ign.com/articles/108/1081931p1.html Not to say I was expecting that score i was disapointed, but as seeing their ToMI Reviews i guess 2% of my mind was saying "I dont think this one will get an 8 like I expected" __________________ Not changing this signature until Sam & Max Season Four is announced. Date Started: 11/28/11

04/05/2010, 05:55 pm	#3
Hero1 conclusion jumper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: melbourne, australia Posts: 1,766	Isn't that what they said about the first episode of Tales of Monkey Island? I think as seanparkerfilms says the review is positive, it's just been given a low score. If you look at IGN's scores they rate Culture Shock the same as COTD so I don't place too much importance on that. __________________ Patience is a sharp razor to swallow...

04/05/2010, 05:56 pm	#4
Shwoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 1,486	Review is slightly spoilerly. Just a warning. There's one bit about the ending I wish I could unread. Nothing serious, though. And the review wasn't negative at all. __________________ This is a link to the Sam & Max wiki. This is a link to a Sam & Max deviantART group.

04/05/2010, 05:58 pm	#5
Secret Fawful Fearless Oathbreaker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stuck In This Pose Sexiness: Off The Charts! Posts: 5,136	It's a very positive review, and is exactly what I expected from it. I expect IGN will rate the series the same as Telltale's others. Chapter 2 being the lowest, with 3 and 4 being the highest and 5 being a 50/50 with people between best and second best. __________________ You're the greatest. The greatest! - GuruGuru214 You'll go far in this life, Fawful. - That Guy In The Wheelchair Fawful, you sir, are made of win. - mgrant I love the Fawful! - Davies You're like a bad comedian. - monkey_05_06 ** you. - Giant Tope Why do you have to be such an hole? - Avistew You're a miserable little weasel who derives pleasure from being a *. - AllenB Grow up. - Mike Haley Now Playing: ~~Space Quest 0: Replicated~~ - ~~Space Quest I EGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - Space Quest I VGA: The Sarien Encounter** - Space Quest II EGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest II VGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon - Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers - Space Quest V: The Next Mutation - Space Quest VI: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier - Space Quest: The Lost Chapter

04/05/2010, 06:01 pm	#6
GinnyN An Armed Lagomorph Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ask the earth Posts: 2,426	I don't understand why they lower points for been a Setup for more to come if it is a 1st episode: It's a setup for more to come! For something we buy the games by season, or not? The point is if it is a good setup for more to come. No if it a setup or not. __________________ Because we have nothing, we want to do everything --- - My Zazzle Store! - My DeviantArt Account! #nadaesimposiblehueonniunawea.

04/05/2010, 05:38 pm	#2
seanparkerfilms Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 28	It's a generally positive review. They just say that the episode feels more like a setup of things to come rather than a complete standalone experience. I wouldn't be surprised if there's truth to that, but I'm still eagerly anticipating it.

04/05/2010, 06:10 pm	#7
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	I think that episodic gaming is still new... despite TTG having been doing to for a while now.. at least in terms of videogames... I think reviewers are still struggling on how to review this type of gaming.... Its like only reading 1/5 of a book and expected to give a fair and accurate report about it. 7.2 isn't a bad score... most reviewers score games below what I would, so that is a really good score actually... __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

04/05/2010, 06:34 pm	#8
Gibbeynator Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,082	People really need to learn that 7s and 8s are not bad scores. The only reason AAA titles get such high scores is because the reviewers are afraid of being fanboy crucified for giving less than a 9.5 score to games like GTA4.

04/05/2010, 06:38 pm	#9
seanparkerfilms Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 28	Irishmile makes a good point. It's important to keep in mind that the "success" of a given episode will likely change based on story arc payoffs in future installments (supposedly even more so for this season, as it's going to be a more cohesive whole than the past two seasons). But since it's a setup for what's to come, and no one really knows just what will be coming in the future yet, it may be more difficult to review.

04/05/2010, 06:45 pm	#10
Rather Dashing Throw Baby Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,813	So, you're mad that another person didn't like the game that you haven't played as much as you think you will. Got it. Ah, I do so love ratings scales of 7 through 10.

04/05/2010, 06:46 pm	#11
LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,659	Not gonna read an IGN review of a story-driven game ever, especially not an episodic one, since they routinely spoil major things. And 7.2 is pretty reasonable for an Episode 1. Things will get better around Episode 3, I'm sure __________________ "I think it's the idea that counts, not the actual method. As long as you set out to cause a horrible death through insects eating the person, you're good." - apenpaap

04/05/2010, 07:11 pm	#13
GinnyN An Armed Lagomorph Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ask the earth Posts: 2,426	I don't really care if the game or the concept is difficult or not to review: He's getting paid for that! Minimum is try to understand how the system works! No talk the whole review of how cool Skun'ka'pe is! (And I'll still think that even if Skun'ka'pe is that awesome). Since this is a Game delivered by parts, a review which is updated everytime a part is delivered could work. But, really, how difficult is understand this is an episode and not an stand alone product which can rely on itself if the whole forum understand that? "Professional" Reviewers cannot be THAT stupid. Or at least been professional enough to declare they can't review it because they don't understand the concept. Or whathever. By the way, I read the whole thing. Yep, I don't think a 7,2 score is a bad score (I don't really cares about scores, so, that why I read it). Yep, is somewhat spoilerish but is more like a list of what he likes and what he don't. And, really, I think is a bad review (The text itself, no the score of the game). __________________ Because we have nothing, we want to do everything --- - My Zazzle Store! - My DeviantArt Account! #nadaesimposiblehueonniunawea.

04/05/2010, 07:17 pm	#14
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	LOL reviewing a review I love it. __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

04/05/2010, 07:24 pm	#16
Zeek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,127	Have to say, those screenshots they uploaded with the review do have my curious, particularly as to why Max is lunging at Grandpa Stinky in his "Booga Booga!" stance.

04/05/2010, 08:00 pm	#18
Jake Telltale Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,843	I believe he was falsely attributing the quote to IGN for humor purposes.

04/05/2010, 08:52 pm	#19
lombre Commando Crusher Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: O, Hi, and sometimes O! Posts: 906	Score seems fine to me. Especially considering they gave Night of the Raving Dead, one of my two favorite episodes, a mere 6.8 out of 10. __________________ "Always expect the best of others... And watch as your hope is crushed like crackers in a fat man's bed. And the fat man is angry. And the fat man has a sledgehammer. And the fat man is yelling 'DIE, CRACKERS, DIE!!'" - Rat, Pearls Before Swine

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