That's a bit misleading. Out of all their games, only Viewtiful Joe had any sort of commercial success. It was honestly kind of a matter of time before they had to call it quits.
Oh absolutely, but I think people would rather blame God Hand rather than Okami.
EDIT: By the way, anyone else notice that Imagine: Party Babiez ALSO had a higher score than the Penal Zone? OMG THAT MUST MEAN IMAGINE: PARTY BABIEZ IS THE SUPERIOR GAME
Best argument for actually reading the actual review, ain't it? I don't think some of the reviewers have a favorable understanding of how their review system works.
I don't see how that is me being an internet toughguy (if I was trying to be tough I would just tell you to shut your f***ing mouth & agree with me or I'll beat your ass) but okay.
When they are charging such a price you can. I know that you want to defend the little guys & that is somewhat honorable (if not a little naive), but that doesn't change the fact that they aren't on the same level & therefore should not be rated equally. You are just arguing for the sake of arguing now... see I don't know..
I'm not just standing up for the little guy. If I really thought that what I was delivered was not worth my 9 bucks worth of game episode from the company I knowingly bought from, I wouldn't be here buying more games.
My main point:
Number reviews simply don't work. Different things should be reviewed in different ways. There is no universal way to review everything.
Of course you could, but it might be cruel to the 15 year old (or to the professional as the case may be).
Honestly, the case that I think is being made is that you can judge something by how well it does what it does. Sam & Max entertains, frustrating controls, glitches and the like all detract from its core purpose. Its ability to perform its core function is something that is comparable. The fact that Telltale is small is only semi-relevant context that serves to temper expectations, but it shouldn't be an excuse.
I just realised that you beat me to it... jerkface =P
Ehm? Just 35 dollar?
I know some games that give the same (See MWII again) for 60 EURO. Actually, most games do. Some are worth it, most aren't, hence I usually wait for the budget bin.
And the TTG engine not being as well-optimised as Source, UE3 or Crysis? I am shocked... truly.
Ehm? Just 35 dollar?
I know some games that give the same (See MWII again) for 60 EURO. Actually, most games do. Some are worth it, most aren't, hence I usually wait for the budget bin.
And the TTG engine not being as well-optimised as Source, UE3 or Crysis? I am shocked... truly.
Just let it die friend... no use in beating a horse that has been chopped up, cremated & then buried for good measure.
I'm waiting for the MixnMojo review myself. But I won't read it until after I've played. I've already bought the whole season, so reading episode reviews will be more about seeing what other people thought -- considering their own positive or negative points and comparing them to mine -- than deducing if a given episode was any good. I'd rather make that call myself.
I tend to actually rely more on adventure game specific sites for reviews, they have more my mentality and the experience with the genre than places that review everything and anything.
still, 7 isn't a bad score, especially not for the first game of the season (which often seems to be the weakest, go figure)
In fact, the review seemed pretty positive so yay!
Looking forward to this.
Perhaps we should have a new system. "Thumbs up" - worth playing, "meh" - If you have the time, not bad. "Thumbs down" - Not enjoyable, avoid and "barge pole" - Don't touch even with one.
still, 7 isn't a bad score, especially not for the first game of the season (which often seems to be the weakest, go figure)
In fact, the review seemed pretty positive so yay!
Looking forward to this.
I thought it was always the SECOND episode. Oh well...
Perhaps we should have a new system. "Thumbs up" - worth playing, "meh" - If you have the time, not bad. "Thumbs down" - Not enjoyable, avoid and "barge pole" - Don't touch even with one.
I feel somewhat partial to the 'salivate', 'buy', 'rent', 'pass', 'burn with fire' grade system.
I thought it was always the SECOND episode. Oh well...
Everyone has their "systems", but I think it's full of poppycock. I also think that, in many cases, people end up creating self-fulfilling prophecies where they feel like they're not going to like an episode as much before they even play it. That, or people color their own opinions by the end of a season, and people like to establish rules and order onto things. My favorite and least favorite episodes for all series are all over the place.
7.2 is a good score. i have a telltale tuseday coupon so ill be using that to pick this up. then if i like it, season upgrade! or win 4 more telltale tuesdays.
Everyone has their "systems", but I think it's full of poppycock. I also think that, in many cases, people end up creating self-fulfilling prophecies where they feel like they're not going to like an episode as much before they even play it. That, or people color their own opinions by the end of a season, and people like to establish rules and order onto things. My favorite and least favorite episodes for all series are all over the place.
It ALWAYS has a pattern and it kinda makes me think, you know. First episodes are good enough, second episodes are boring, third episodes are better than first episodes, fourth episodes (and S&M S1 5th episode) are the bests in their seasons, and finale episodes are better than third episodes.
But I'm totally sure this generalization will be kicked in the gut in Sam and Max Season 3. Villain of the second episode looks really cool.
It ALWAYS has a pattern and it kinda makes me think, you know. First episodes are good enough, second episodes are boring, third episodes are better than first episodes, fourth episodes (and S&M S1 5th episode) are the bests in their seasons, and finale episodes are better than third episodes.
But I'm totally sure this generalization will be kicked in the gut in Sam and Max Season 3. Villain of the second episode looks really cool.
Let's see if there's a pattern in my tastes!
S&M: Season One
Best - 106: Bright Side of the Moon
Worst: 101: Culture Shock
S&M: Season Two
Best - 204: Chariots of the Dogs
Worst - 202: Moia Better Blues
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Oh absolutely, but I think people would rather blame God Hand rather than Okami.
Best argument for actually reading the actual review, ain't it? I don't think some of the reviewers have a favorable understanding of how their review system works.
lol.
I'm not just standing up for the little guy. If I really thought that what I was delivered was not worth my 9 bucks worth of game episode from the company I knowingly bought from, I wouldn't be here buying more games.
My main point:
Number reviews simply don't work. Different things should be reviewed in different ways. There is no universal way to review everything.
I just realised that you beat me to it... jerkface =P
I know right? My laptop broke, so I am stuck using my PS3 until I can get a replacement
I know some games that give the same (See MWII again) for 60 EURO. Actually, most games do. Some are worth it, most aren't, hence I usually wait for the budget bin.
And the TTG engine not being as well-optimised as Source, UE3 or Crysis? I am shocked... truly.
Just let it die friend... no use in beating a horse that has been chopped up, cremated & then buried for good measure.
I don't recall anyone doing so
To be fair, if you do a quick look, it's looks like. Of course, when you read, you notice that it never goes out of hand.
still, 7 isn't a bad score, especially not for the first game of the season (which often seems to be the weakest, go figure)
In fact, the review seemed pretty positive so yay!
Looking forward to this.
I thought it was always the SECOND episode. Oh well...
Me too.
Ok, I feel uneasy right now.
But the fourth one is always awesome, right?
right?
I don't care, I already pre-ordered, dammit!
I feel somewhat partial to the 'salivate', 'buy', 'rent', 'pass', 'burn with fire' grade system.
First is usually the most...off. Second becomes the fixer episode.
Indeed!
Well... Midtown Cowboys, ocean chimps or merpeople didn't really fix anything for me. Maybe Homestarmy made me giggle a little.
It ALWAYS has a pattern and it kinda makes me think, you know. First episodes are good enough, second episodes are boring, third episodes are better than first episodes, fourth episodes (and S&M S1 5th episode) are the bests in their seasons, and finale episodes are better than third episodes.
But I'm totally sure this generalization will be kicked in the gut in Sam and Max Season 3. Villain of the second episode looks really cool.
S&M: Season One
Best - 106: Bright Side of the Moon
Worst: 101: Culture Shock
S&M: Season Two
Best - 204: Chariots of the Dogs
Worst - 202: Moia Better Blues
SBCG4AP
Best: Homestar Ruiner(maybe 102: Strong Badia the Free)
Worst: 104: Dangeresque 3
Wallace and Gromit
Best: 101: Fright of the Bumblebees(Maybe 104: The Bogey Man)
Worst: 102: Last Resort
Tales of Monkey Island
Best: Chapter 3: Lair of the Leviathon
Worst: Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal
....
Not seeing a pattern. Maybe if I ranked them from most to least liked, and charted it out, and found some generalized trend information? =P
It's my favorite episode!
And, for some reason, I'm really partial to Culture Shock.
Nope, personal preferences are a problem, but maybe with enough data, you could found a pattern.
I believe is the weakest too, but, for some reason it's my favorite! I don't know why!
Personal tastes do not define actual quality, trust me!
Which was the puzzle I loved in episode 101? Oh, oh, the dream sequence. That was awesome.
Like said, there were 2
mine too. The best episode by telltale EVER.
My "Charts"
S&M Season 1
best: 105 Reality 2.0
worst: 103 mole mob meatball
S&M Season 2
best: 201 Ice Station Satan Santa
worst: 202 Moi Better Blues
Strong Bad
Best: 104 Dangeresque 3
Worst: 103 Baddest Of The Bands
Wallace & Grommit
Best: 103 Muzzled
Worst: 102 Last Resort
ToMI:
Best: 104 The Trial & Execution Of GT
Worst: 105 Rise of the Pirate God