I've noticed a few people calling out Konami for placing restriction on the reviewers.
You do realize they just stated not to mention the cut-scene's length or spoiling plot points on people who reviewed the game early? I'm all for anti-censorship, but if you're to review someones' game earlier than its release date, its certainly reasonable that they tell you what not to say, as it shouldn't affect opinion or numerical score.
With that said, it's a decent review and a good score. I don't quite get the inconsistency though.
For example, this passage: "But it is faithful to its fans, its premise and its heart, delivering an experience that is, in so many ways, without equal. In years to come, as people stand before the grave marked ‘Tactical Espionage Action’, they’ll feel little choice but to salute."
And then they give it an 8? Which is still a great score, coming from a usually-critical Edge, I just don't get the score based on that comment.
Either way, can't wait for this game, reviews be damned.







