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Metallicube on 25 February 2012

I just can't believe a VIDEO GAME journalist would be this stupid regarding reviewing graphics in a game. It should be implied that you NEVER critique a game's graphics based on the same game on a COMPETITOR'S console. That's like rating the graphics on an Iphone game a 4 out of 10 simply because the game looks better on home consoles.

You rate the graphics of a game based on the abilities of that particular console, ESPECIALLY when the game is exclusive to that console. That should be common sense. I'm sure there is a certain number of Wii gamers out there reading the reviews that don't give a damn about the PS3 or 360. They want to know what the graphics are like for THEIR console. End of story.



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2000cc on 25 February 2012
Wagram said:
Mad55 said:
Wagram said:
Did I read that correctly? 20 hours? Really....Really? REALLY!?!?

I'm not paying full price then.


They also said 13-2 was 20 hours i think or around there. I think its a bit longer it took a friend of mince 35 hours to beat it, but who knows. 


Took me 35 as well, and I skipped content. I would like to know if that 20 was with some side quests, or just straight run through of the 20 because for a JRPG that's really low.

Last story took me 27 hours, & I'm a slow player, did a few side parts but didnt really enjoy it enough to do any more, comparing this to Xenoblade is harsh, Xeno walks all over this game (last story) imo. Would agree its the best Mistwalker title yet but its not great pedigree (my opinion again, I gave it 6/10 in my games)

Then again its an IGN review so I wouldnt put too much stock in it.



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Dr.Grass on 25 February 2012
sethnintendo said:
Dr.Grass said:
Zim said:
.... good god I hate Keza. She has the worst reviews. A 7.5 for graphics because even though it's superb for the Wii it doesn't look good compared to the 360/ps3...... so using this logic why doesn't every single PS3/360 game get at best a 7 because compared to the PC version they aren't as good?


I've heard this several times now (and also over a long period in time), and while I agreed initially, I started seeing it from the reviewers perspective...

Times change. 

If you boot up ANY PSOne title now, the visuals will detract from your experience. Right now the accepted standard for graphics is PS360. The Wii owners don't like it and the PC owners don't like it. But that's how it is. I booted up Twilight Princess recently and it was difficult to play in seriousness. You may take this how you like, but it's coming from someone who has spent a considerable amount of money on Nintendo consoles and games.

For a Wii game to get 10 in the graphics department it would have to have exceptional art direction primarily. 


I'm sorry Dr. Grass but I have to call bullshit on this statement.  If you really think this then you have become one of them...  I can load up Ice Hockey (NES/VC) and do you thinkthat my enjoyment in the game is lowered now because it is an 8 bit game?  No, it is still fun and a blast to play.  If a game was a blast to play in the past mainly due to having good gameplay then just because the graphics are showing age doesn't really mean shit.

The above is my interpretation of the state of things. I don't really see another reason why gfx would get a lowered score. What other explanation could there be?

EDIT: scrap 'explanation' and put 'justification' there. I hear you. It's not necessarily fair.



theARTIST0017 on 26 February 2012
Wagram said:
Did I read that correctly? 20 hours? Really....Really? REALLY!?!?

I'm not paying full price then.


that is pretty short. a game that was made by the creator of final fantasy



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brendude13 on 26 February 2012
theARTIST0017 said:
Wagram said:
Did I read that correctly? 20 hours? Really....Really? REALLY!?!?

I'm not paying full price then.


that is pretty short. a game that was made by the creator of final fantasy

...The greatest human that has ever lived, even if he barely did any work on particular Final Fantasy games, his presence automatically made the game the greatest thing since sliced bread.

I might check this game out when I eventually get a Wii, I just have too many games to play at the moment.