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Edge Magazine #327 Scores - Tetris Effect, Gwent, Hitman 2, Smash, Fallout 76
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Because it doesn't have any Soulsborne characters in it.
Or maybe because it doesn't quite deserve a 10.
Dizzy, Magic Knight, Jack the Nipper, KLP-2, the Witch from Granny's Garden, Charles Fotheringham-Grunes, Sweevo, Head and Heels, Hen House Harry...
I'm surprised Tetris Effect didn't get a 10 to be honest. Seems like the type of game they would give top honours to.
Also I'm surprised they reviewed Smash in this issue. The reviewable builds must have gone out at least a couple of weeks ago
Also I'm surprised they reviewed Smash in this issue. The reviewable builds must have gone out at least a couple of weeks ago
The game is good man also it literally just came out. It's a 30-40 hour game and it is quality too, good writing, great characters and with the extra difficulty that got patched in it's even better. Well worth it if you play Gwent as it gives you cards and extra skill points (from achievements) to spend on Kegs. Gives you more if you love the world of the Witcher.
They gave skyward sword a 10...well can't be right all the time.
7 For Let's Go sounds right, somewhere in that high 60s, low 70s range. Seems to be the right score for it.
I don't know if this was the review that did it or another, but it also now has a lower Metascore than Fire Red and Leaf Green as well. That sounds about right to.
Tetris Effect is pretty great so good to see that 9/10 on it. I've got my PSVR now at home, just have to set it up and give it a whirl in that mode. The brief bit I played a a convention was great. Getting to go fully in should be good.
Smash sounds about right as well. Gigantic amount of content in that game which is amazing, but it does have a big issue in lack of Tutorials on how to play, c'mon, it's 2018. We can do better than one in-game video and some small loading screen hints now. Spirits also seem a little undercooked in some factors (It's cool each has a battle associated with them, but raising jpegs for stat boosts? And the loss of cool lore information that trophies use to give. That blows). Smash is either arriving today or tomorrow for me, hopefully today because I'm travelling tomorrow.
Hitman 2 is on my go-get list. Just needed a better release window really, I already have too much on my plate with Spidey, Spyro, Tetris Effect and Smash (Heck I need to squeeze God of War in there somewhere as well before years end for the GOTY topics).
Speaking of Spyro, shouldn't that be here as well? Or was that in last months issue?
Fallout 76... well, what do you expect at this point?
I don't know if this was the review that did it or another, but it also now has a lower Metascore than Fire Red and Leaf Green as well. That sounds about right to.
Tetris Effect is pretty great so good to see that 9/10 on it. I've got my PSVR now at home, just have to set it up and give it a whirl in that mode. The brief bit I played a a convention was great. Getting to go fully in should be good.
Smash sounds about right as well. Gigantic amount of content in that game which is amazing, but it does have a big issue in lack of Tutorials on how to play, c'mon, it's 2018. We can do better than one in-game video and some small loading screen hints now. Spirits also seem a little undercooked in some factors (It's cool each has a battle associated with them, but raising jpegs for stat boosts? And the loss of cool lore information that trophies use to give. That blows). Smash is either arriving today or tomorrow for me, hopefully today because I'm travelling tomorrow.
Hitman 2 is on my go-get list. Just needed a better release window really, I already have too much on my plate with Spidey, Spyro, Tetris Effect and Smash (Heck I need to squeeze God of War in there somewhere as well before years end for the GOTY topics).
Speaking of Spyro, shouldn't that be here as well? Or was that in last months issue?
Fallout 76... well, what do you expect at this point?
The smash review thread is going to be a train wreck, isn't it?
Skyward Sword is kinda my jam, so I won't give them shit for that, but I understand why it's a controversial score.
Was just including 1st party games.
I know, I know, but Sega still owns the IP, so it's technically a 3rd party game.
Can someone let me know why Tetris Effect has scored so well? It looks really cool but it seems like it's just Tetris with cool music and background effects
I mean, Tetris is one of the all time greats, but is it getting reviewed well just for being Tetris in a great audio visual package, or is there more to it?
I mean, Tetris is one of the all time greats, but is it getting reviewed well just for being Tetris in a great audio visual package, or is there more to it?
Surprisingly, I don't think so. People knows what they are getting and are very happy with it. Therefore they are not that excited about the reviews so I am not expecting meltdowns.
Good score for Smash.
Just realised there's not been a review thread for Smash yet. When do the review go live?
Just realised there's not been a review thread for Smash yet. When do the review go live?
The game has a in-game section with multtiple videos to all mechanics (even character specific), a manual of all moves, Items, etc. and many tips. But they really need a step by step tutorial for beginners. Especially recovering is a hard concept for many to gasp.
Don't have a copy of the magazine, but even "just Tetris" in a new, very-well polished package has potential to be one of the best games of the year. Puyo Puyo Tetris was one of my favorite games last year. Had a blast playing those crazy multiplayer modes with family. And even stripped away of all the extra bells and whistles, it's still a perfect "just Tetris" experience. Sometimes you just want your favorite band to play their greatest hits. I'd be happy to give any good Tetris game a 9/10 from now until the end of time.
Tetris Effect is amazing, that score is deserved. It's surprisingly emotional...
It'll definitely end up on my top 10 for this year. Probably top 5.
It'll definitely end up on my top 10 for this year. Probably top 5.
Just got my subscribers copy through so fire away if you have any questions.
Neat issue too.
Multiple covers available representing different Smash characters:
1) Front Cover: Link / Back Cover: Peach
2) Front Cover: Mario (Mario Maker Outfit) / Back Cover: DK
3) Front Cover: Yoshi / Back Cover: Pikachu
4) Front Cover: Wario / Back Cover: Luigi
5) Front Cover: Kirby / Back Cover: Squid Boy
6) Front Cover: Fox / Back Cover: Bowser
7) Front Cover: R.O.B / Back Cover: Little Mac
8) Front Cover: PacMan / Back Cover: Sonic.
I got the Kirby/Squid Boy cover. Looks cool.
There's also a special article about the Switch "How the house of Mario rebuilt itself to deliver Nintendo Switch - a console for the ages" and an Audience with Sakurai.
Neat issue too.
Multiple covers available representing different Smash characters:
1) Front Cover: Link / Back Cover: Peach
2) Front Cover: Mario (Mario Maker Outfit) / Back Cover: DK
3) Front Cover: Yoshi / Back Cover: Pikachu
4) Front Cover: Wario / Back Cover: Luigi
5) Front Cover: Kirby / Back Cover: Squid Boy
6) Front Cover: Fox / Back Cover: Bowser
7) Front Cover: R.O.B / Back Cover: Little Mac
8) Front Cover: PacMan / Back Cover: Sonic.
I got the Kirby/Squid Boy cover. Looks cool.
There's also a special article about the Switch "How the house of Mario rebuilt itself to deliver Nintendo Switch - a console for the ages" and an Audience with Sakurai.
There's also a fucking COOOOL EDGE 2019 calendar, with different Nintendo game artwork each month,
There's very little mention of anything negative other than the fact that Smash's problems are still Smash's problems in that some moves are a little overpowered and certain things like the Gust Bellows are as annoying as ever. On the plus side, it sounds like it is literally absolutely stuffed to the gills with content.
"The level of granularity is absurd"
Of the single player "Campaign" or whatever the mode is called "It is quite ludicrously large - after a full morning we'd uncovered a tiny proportion of the map on Normal Difficulty. After two solid days, we'd visited every corner, but without wishing to give the game away, that's by no means the end"
Yeah, Tetris Effect deserves a 10.
Big mistake Edge, big mistake!
even though I'm a huge fan of Mizuguchi, I wrote off Tetris Effect as "Tetris with cool visual effects." Seems like I gotta correct that and give it a go.
Initially seems like a regular 3rd Person Battle Royale but soon exhibits a few telltale signs of Housemarque games, the teleport ability is cited as an example.
The unique abilities of each character work in single player but can be used to devastating effect in a squad.
PvE events have a startling effect on the pulse and pace of a match.
Trying to recreate the tension of being on the edge like in arcade titles.
Still a way to go for the game - shooting can feel completely toothless on occasion with little in way of satisfying feedback.
Trying to strike the balance such that arcade fans can feel enough of the arcade among the battle royale and pulling in the battle royale crowd by hoping they'll see enough battle royale elements they like among the arcade. There may be promising valuable new ground to cover here if they can get that balance right.
What was in the Time Extended for The Last Guardian. I assume time extended means they're revisiting it, but was there anything new or noteworthy.