Because a lot of people, myself included, find they do wonderful reviews. A 6 is a decent score from their scale, frankly better than I was expecting for GoT.
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EDGE 348 September 2020 : Cyberpunk 2077
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It wasn't that interesting a read to be honest. It's two pages of text, four in total. Mostly discussing similarities to the Souls games with regard to level design and checkpointing. Then a bit confirming that yes, the Ashtray Maze is indeed cool.
People should know by now that Edge actually does bother using the 1-10 scale in a better way than other outlets. Sometimes I may not agree with their scores, but I was expecting a 7 or something for GoT from them. 6 doesn't seem far-fetched. Will still play it tomorrow and see for myself.
I love these comments every time a hyped AAA console exclusive gets reviewed on edge
Edge aren't really getting any good scoops anymore...Cover is alright, I much prefer a lot of the official Cyberpunk art though....that seems a bit of overplayed throw back.
How are you guys surprised by the GoT review? Read the review thread and see the issues reviewers had with it and you can for sure see how Edge could give it that score.
While Edge does generally produce lower than average scores, the average Edge review according to metacritic is a 6.5 out of 10. So I'm not sure a 6 would be better than average even by their metrics.
Are you going to wait if Paper Mario ever gets to £10?
Imma just going to go ahead and report this obviously antagonistic post that has absolutely nothing to do with the thread and if no action is taken feel free to nuke my account into orbit.
Absolutely sick of this nonsense.
Well not only are Edge scores just lower than other publications, they are also harsher than most with generally "safe" games. It doesnt seem very out of character for them.
for reference Edge gave Days Gone a 5/10
I'm not surprised Edge only gave Ghost of Tsushima a 6/10 based on what the other reviews have said about it
I'm not surprised Edge only gave Ghost of Tsushima a 6/10 based on what the other reviews have said about it
I came in wondering why other people did... apart from they have a cool cover now and then I didn't know the significance.
Most people just check the scores.
Reading arguments and reasoning in reviews? Pffft.
That's partly the reason why some outlets stopped using review scores too...
I've noticed that outlets that have abolished review scores seem to feel free to criticize games in depth a lot more. Also people's complaints always gravitate towards the score and not the content of the review. Basically review scores are evil.
Hm, oh well. Most folks come into Edge threads asking a question like yours just to dismiss its value or significance. Guess I unfairly expected this to be the case here as well, my bad!
Because the industry needs more publications willing to use a true 0-10 scale instead of the modified 6-10 scale.
Who cares about consistency, right?
Nice backseat modding there btw. I won't report you though.
I don't care about anything you have to say at this point. I've been jumped on by 2 members for just sharing my opinion in a completely benign way and I'm sick of this as I said. Don't wanna derail the thread any further so obviously you don't need to reply to this.
People suprised about the Edge rating? They are consistent with their scores. If a game doesn't blow them away it gets a six or even a 5 most of the time. Even though most other reviewers probably love it and give it a 9 or 8.
That's just how they work. A 6 from them is honestly really good.
That's just how they work. A 6 from them is honestly really good.
next month, most likely.
past paper mario edge scores:
thousand year door - 8
sticker star - 8
color splash - 7
super - 7
yeah, it's not very good :/
past amanita games:
machinarium - 8
chuchel - 8
botanicula - 7
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Nice find! thx
So Creaks might be on par, which is a lot!
I liked Botanicula as well.
i've posted some other reviews here, if you want to check them out.
Creaks | Review Thread
Metacritic (PC) (82) Metacritic (PS4) (83) Metacritic (Xbox One) (??) Metacritic (Switch) (??) OpenCritic (80) Eurogamer (recommended): Polygon (recommended): AppUnwrapper (no score): Wccftech (9.5/10): PlayStation Universe (9.5/10): Gameffine (9.5/10): Bazimag (9.2/10, review in...
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I won't take your word for it, but ok.
Yeah I agree with what you're saying. Edge does come across rather harsh in their reviews. But I'm not fussed, they've finished it, I haven't even installed it.
i've posted some other reviews here, if you want to check them out.
Creaks | Review Thread
Metacritic (PC) (82) Metacritic (PS4) (83) Metacritic (Xbox One) (??) Metacritic (Switch) (??) OpenCritic (80) Eurogamer (recommended): Polygon (recommended): AppUnwrapper (no score): Wccftech (9.5/10): PlayStation Universe (9.5/10): Gameffine (9.5/10): Bazimag (9.2/10, review in...
Great, didn't know there were more reviews, gonna check them out. I'll get the game probably in August, gotta decide on which platform.
I'd be more surprised by Edge giving Ghosts of Tsushima a score >7 than I am by it getting a 6. Everything about it screams 'Edge 6/10'.
Wouldn't be an Edge thread without a tired 'edgy' joke and an insinuation of bias towards certain developers on the first page!
Anyway, always nice to see an Amanita Design game received well - didn't realise Edge had never actually reviewed Machinarium but it seems like they quite like what the studio produces.
Interested to see what they have to say about Paper Mario in the next issue
Anyway, always nice to see an Amanita Design game received well - didn't realise Edge had never actually reviewed Machinarium but it seems like they quite like what the studio produces.
Interested to see what they have to say about Paper Mario in the next issue
They're one of the most respected outlets there is in gaming. Most certainly here in the UK.
Me too. In fact, I always bring a generous portion of popcorn into these threads!
Munch!
I mean, the game is completely out in full release. I dont think reviewers should have to wait an arbitrary amount of time to give their review on it given that this version is what is out to the public and what everyone can play.
Using the full scale a 6/10 is better than average. It looks to be a very derivative game so it lines up with their views.
it's cuz the title of the games reviewed aren't in the thread title
It has an 83 on MC and 85 on OC. And most people have really enjoyed playing it lol
That's... very disappointing. Especially for an intriguing game like Control I had hoped they'd reveal some actual interesting goodies.
Because they don't give mindless 10s all around based on how good the game looks to the eye.
Same score as Death Stranding and one point more than Days Gone. A 6 is pretty good from them, all things considered.
Looking forward to reading their review. Is there a special subscriber cover this month?
Often times the 'Postscript' next to the review is often more interesting than the review itself.
Looking forward to reading their review. Is there a special subscriber cover this month?
Often times the 'Postscript' next to the review is often more interesting than the review itself.
Monthly reminder a 6 from Edge generally means "Competent"
The higher ones are "Distinguished (7), Excellent (8), Astounding (9), Revolutionary (10)
But then I saw they dropped the words for just a point scale awhile back lol.
Anyways, 6 is above average. Assassin's Creed Origin got a 6, and Odyssey a 7.
So, you know, in the ballpark of the new AC games (which I really enjoyed) which is exactly how I thought
and what I said they day they did that gameplay overview a few weeks ago.
Bummer at no Paper Mario score. Edge gave Color Splash a 7, so I'm expecting something around there maybe an 8 if they really love the puzzle battles because most everything else looks on point.
I saw Creaks on Apple Arcade today and did not know what it was lol. I'll be downloading that tonight as i adored Machinarium (even bought the soundtrack on vinyl. so good)
The higher ones are "Distinguished (7), Excellent (8), Astounding (9), Revolutionary (10)
But then I saw they dropped the words for just a point scale awhile back lol.
Anyways, 6 is above average. Assassin's Creed Origin got a 6, and Odyssey a 7.
So, you know, in the ballpark of the new AC games (which I really enjoyed) which is exactly how I thought
and what I said they day they did that gameplay overview a few weeks ago.
Bummer at no Paper Mario score. Edge gave Color Splash a 7, so I'm expecting something around there maybe an 8 if they really love the puzzle battles because most everything else looks on point.
I saw Creaks on Apple Arcade today and did not know what it was lol. I'll be downloading that tonight as i adored Machinarium (even bought the soundtrack on vinyl. so good)
I just read the review of GoT - they basically paint the game as being incredibly pretty with a rather uninspired story and gameplay.
"Its story is excessively maudlin and send-serious to the point of pomposity - it's no exaggeration to say Naughty Dog gave us more laughs."
In the post scripts they are having shots at the game introducing Haiku as historically innacurate (game takes place 4 centuries before the form developed), other points being that the game is just a standard run of the mill open world game with no meaningful reason for it being a sandbox in the first place:
"Instead, we look at the messy mob combat and the rudimentary stealth, and realise that had Ghost of Tsushima been released four or five years ago as an Assasin's Creed game, few would have batted an eyelid."
"Its story is excessively maudlin and send-serious to the point of pomposity - it's no exaggeration to say Naughty Dog gave us more laughs."
In the post scripts they are having shots at the game introducing Haiku as historically innacurate (game takes place 4 centuries before the form developed), other points being that the game is just a standard run of the mill open world game with no meaningful reason for it being a sandbox in the first place:
"Instead, we look at the messy mob combat and the rudimentary stealth, and realise that had Ghost of Tsushima been released four or five years ago as an Assasin's Creed game, few would have batted an eyelid."
