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Divisive games you consider a 10/10
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TLOU 2. I think it's one of the best games I've ever played, and some people genuinely hate it. Though to be fair I don't think much of anyone disputes the quality of the game's production, moreso just its story, which is understandably subjective.
Also, as a more obscure choice, Weaponlord on SNES and Genesis. I absolutely adored that game and thought it was one of the better fighting games of the gen, but it's hard and the moves are overly tricky to pull off. Still, the setting, the music and the graphics were all topnotch. I still love it.
Also, as a more obscure choice, Weaponlord on SNES and Genesis. I absolutely adored that game and thought it was one of the better fighting games of the gen, but it's hard and the moves are overly tricky to pull off. Still, the setting, the music and the graphics were all topnotch. I still love it.
Oh wow lol, I'm glad you shared that, thanks!
I think it's worth noting that folks with notable platforms can also have an oversized effect on the perception of a piece of media.
I watched my fair share of GX back in the day & I know that Andre + the former members that founded GVG were always quite critical/negative towards TP.
I wouldn't say 10/10 but suicide squad is much closer than an 8 than a 6. Might've even been a 9 with the right post launch support, but doubt that'll happen with the sales being too low.
Yes, that is what divisive means. A small number of people not liking something that's almost universally acclaimed doesn't make it divisive. In no universe are games like Cyberpunk 2077, Death Stranding, TLoU 1/2, Dark Souls III, or DOOM Eternal divisive.
Well, Cyberpunk might have been at launch due to the really bad last-gen versions, but it's certainly not anymore.
I don't think games scoring 90+ on Metacritic and having multiple GOTY awards should be considered as divisive. Makes no sense to me.
If so, than anything goes, as you could easily find a vocal contrarian minority for pretty much any piece of entertainment ever acclaimed (not only games).
OP's challenge becomes much harder if you limit your choices to games that were distant from universal critical acclaim (forget user scores, those are completely busted), but still managed to capture your heart unlike most other games you've played.
My answer is Lost Odyssey.
While I don't think it is a perfect game, I would definetely rank it closer to a 10, than the 7.8 Metacritic it had.
If so, than anything goes, as you could easily find a vocal contrarian minority for pretty much any piece of entertainment ever acclaimed (not only games).
OP's challenge becomes much harder if you limit your choices to games that were distant from universal critical acclaim (forget user scores, those are completely busted), but still managed to capture your heart unlike most other games you've played.
My answer is Lost Odyssey.
While I don't think it is a perfect game, I would definetely rank it closer to a 10, than the 7.8 Metacritic it had.
I'm really curious about Harold Halibut! It's absolutely gorgeous. Great to read your thoughts, OP.
Games that I think are genuine 10/10:
Final Fantasy XII
The Last Guardian
Silent Hill 4
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Octopath Traveler 2
Kentucky Route Zero
Games that are 10/10 in my heart:
Dragon Age 2
NieR: Gestalt
Games that I think are genuine 10/10:
Final Fantasy XII
The Last Guardian
Silent Hill 4
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Octopath Traveler 2
Kentucky Route Zero
Games that are 10/10 in my heart:
Dragon Age 2
NieR: Gestalt
Killzone 2, the GOAT FPS. There was literally a time when I was one of the best people in the world at this game. My shotgun and revolver combo just wrecked. This was the only thing I played for years. I'll never have another gaming experience like it.
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Final Fantasy 16
Bayonetta & Bayonetta 2
MGSV
Sifu
Infamous
Sonic Mania
Idk if anybody would fight me on bayonetta but I cannot stress enough how much I love those games
Bayonetta & Bayonetta 2
MGSV
Sifu
Infamous
Sonic Mania
Idk if anybody would fight me on bayonetta but I cannot stress enough how much I love those games
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The only one that I really feel like meets the criteria for me is probably Acura's Wrath.
This. Especially with the final chapter/true ending + the two extra episodes that are nicely animated + the Street Fighter DLC.
Imagine if they would release this complete package for current systems 🥲
I dunno if I'd go as far as saying Fallout 76 is 10/10 but I think it is the best game in the Fallout series.
Gonna throw my hat in the "Death Stranding" pile.
But also....
Stranger of Paradise.
Ok, maybe not like a "full on 10/10", but like a 10/10 in spirit. My issues with the game are largely minor.
But also....
Stranger of Paradise.
Ok, maybe not like a "full on 10/10", but like a 10/10 in spirit. My issues with the game are largely minor.
I don't really have a divisive game I consider a 10/10 but I loved XBC2 and it's certainly got quite a reputation around here. I'd put XBC3 slightly ahead, but 2 isn't far behind and I prefer it to XBC and X.
I've also been a FFXIII apologist since release but it's more of an 8.5 for me than a 10. Also FFVIII is considered trash by a lot of fans and it's one of my favorites in the series.
I've also been a FFXIII apologist since release but it's more of an 8.5 for me than a 10. Also FFVIII is considered trash by a lot of fans and it's one of my favorites in the series.
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I didn't know KRZ was considered divisive. Thought it was pretty well loved.
Wait a minute, wait a minute...
Sonic Mania...divisive?!? 💀 💀 💀
Ashionok's post should be a threadmark lol :
Probably both of the Turok reboots – especially Turok: Evolution on PS2. Haven't gone back to either since they came out but the number of hours /i put into those games was crazy even though they were nothing special . Maybe more 8s than 10s tho
Arkham Knight is fantastic and the Batmobile is good if and only if you enable Battle Mode Toggle. Not making that the default is the game's biggest design flaw.
I don't think it's divisive among fans, but reviews were lukewarm for Ace Combat Zero. It's the best game in the series.
I don't think it's divisive among fans, but reviews were lukewarm for Ace Combat Zero. It's the best game in the series.
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All the right answers are here already.
Adding +1 to the Death Stranding count. Fascinating, soothing, fun game with an open world that forces you to engage with it with your brain on.
This, it's my favorite game of all time but I fully understand why some people bounce off of it.
Scorn may not be a 10/10 game for me but I found way way better than the reception led me to believe. It excels with creepy atmosphere and allows you to take it all in without bombarding you with HUD elements or tutorials. And fun fact, I completed the game without ever using the gun properly.
Linger in Shadows (PS3). Such an amazing experience. Was on the edge of my seat and enjoyed every second of it. Only later did I learn it wasn't very highly regarded and considered by some just trash. I honestly it's one of the most unique and great experiences on the console.
I appreciate your bravery
I am too scared to say these words aloud at times.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite might be up there for me. Though I don't know if it was truly divisive, just a lot of people not playing it.
The only way I could see TLOU2 on here is if the divisive aspect came from the incels and gamergates online. But it was fabulous.
The only way I could see TLOU2 on here is if the divisive aspect came from the incels and gamergates online. But it was fabulous.
Now that was a good game! I am curious by what you mean using the gun properly?
I either missed it or didn't try it the right way, but I never got the "bullets" for the gun, I simply avoided the enemies or used the "poke" to kill one in isolation. I finished the game and went to look up a playthrough caue I was certain there's shooting in the game and sure enough.
For many ITT Divisive means:
I can see this. It's a more-than-the-sum-of-its-parts kind of game.
Now this is divisive. Bringing in all the loot shooter nonsense, unrealised survival mechanics, introduction of drones.On launch it was a bit of a gut pucnh to Wildlands fans.
Then, like 2 years of updates making it more like Wildlands later, introducing loads of tunable difficulty options and turning the loot off, it ends up being a pretty great co-op shooter.
Both games sit in this niche alone of co-operative, third person stealth-shooters. There just isn't really anything else.
Both games also handle progression especially well between players in a party.
- Not as popular as I think it should be
- Wildly popular but a handful of people said they didn't like it.
I can see this. It's a more-than-the-sum-of-its-parts kind of game.
Now this is divisive. Bringing in all the loot shooter nonsense, unrealised survival mechanics, introduction of drones.On launch it was a bit of a gut pucnh to Wildlands fans.
Then, like 2 years of updates making it more like Wildlands later, introducing loads of tunable difficulty options and turning the loot off, it ends up being a pretty great co-op shooter.
Both games sit in this niche alone of co-operative, third person stealth-shooters. There just isn't really anything else.
Both games also handle progression especially well between players in a party.
Destiny/Destiny 2. I don't care about content being vaulted or the sandbox changes that the community will describe as 'a kick in the teeth'. For the last (nearly) 10 years it's been one of the most consistlenty fun games to play that nothing has come close to matching since it was released.
I believe MOnolith said a while back that porting XCX to Switch would be difficult, so while I was hopeful I was never really expecting it.
But with XC1/2/3 and their work on TOTK done, Switch 2 launch window seems like a good time to go back to XCX and do that one properly, since the original was unfinished.
And I'd be mad as hell because I wouldn't be able to play it for a very long time if that was the case lol.
That's why I usually say I just want a port.
Some of the story and pacing choices frustrate me but it was still a blast to play and the story stuff at the end was satisfying. It's below KH2 and BBS for me for sure but I still really like it.
Didn't expected to see this in the first page, even less in the first 10 replies.Not only 10/10 but best game ever made:
wholeheartedly agree.
This is unquestionably a 10/10. It was divisive because of the weird controller that even injured Sakurai. Too bad there won't be a port or sequel any time soon :(
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