Because if they're not interacting with the player characters, they shouldn't be there. If they aren't supposed to play a role, either don't send them on the mission (or with Rhys in the intro), or send an actual generic goon.
They're the only other two characters with the group in the game that are named at all. Vaugh is gone, Athena is gone, and Loader Bot doesn't participate for the most part. Three of the "team" that existed in ep 3 and earlier are no longer present. This is pretty much the first time that one of the characters, Rhys, does not have anyone with him at all (except Jack) for most of the game. It makes it more dull. Even on the Fiona side during the time on Hyperion, Gortys doesn't really do anything (very adorable, but she doesn't really have interactions that do more than just have a joke about her naivete). So far this games comedic strength comes from it's character interactions, I mean, that's why these characters are at the hear. I feel like this ep lacked a lot of the great interactions that the first three did.
It's not like I hated it or it had no good moments, I just thought it wasn't as strong.
Finch and Kroger are like Richie and Carl from Community, they are a comedic foil based on a hate/love relationship with viewers, so why should they have a bigger role?
which are objectively WRONG in many cases, and in other cases are poor reviews based on the reviewer's distaste for the game/series.
Give me an example or two.
Hey, if you're worried...that finger gun fight doesn't happen in any game other than Tales.
Do some research, please. Just...check out the games, dammit!
Then also, Athena physically can't be there due to her being elsewhere as shown in TPS.
That still doesn't mean that part shouldn't be criticized considering how she played a promising role as a supporting character in Rhys and Fiona's story.
One good example thats fresh, straight from this episode 4 review is the complaint about Gortys and Athena not having enough screen time. Go… morertys is either present or speaking in a large portion of the episode, so that part is ridiculous. Then also, Athena physically can't be there due to her being elsewhere as shown in TPS.
I can't think of any others off the top of my head but I know that many times I read IGN reviews, they seem to be just making up pros and cons that don't really fit in at all.
Then also, Athena physically can't be there due to her being elsewhere as shown in TPS.
That still doesn't mean that part shouldn't be criticized considering how she played a promising role as a supporting character in Rhys and Fiona's story.
This enraged me so much I had to make an IGN account and comment. This is what I said:
"If you're going to review a game, pick someone wh… moreo actually knows shit about it. The fact that you claim there's characters missing from the plot then you mention Athena and Gortys is RIDICULOUS. Gortys is there for nearly the entire game. She has almost as much dialogue as the main characters! Then you mention Athena being absent, but she was JUST DRAGGED AWAY AND KIDNAPPED, and according to events that occurred in other borderlands games (the pre-sequel) she CAN'T PHYSICALLY BE THERE IN THIS EPISODE!
I also disagree with every other point you made here, but this one above is the big one that you guys just objectively got 100% completely wrong. Amateur hour over here."
I've said this before and people wondered what I meant, but:
How many games tend to score below a 6/7 out of 10?
Not many, despite 5 representing an 'average' rating, thus giving the feeling that this is a low score. It's unfortunate really as many adventure games receive below an 8. I don't know why really, as I'd personally review each title with the genre in mind.
At least it feels like very games score below a 6/7 anyway, giving the impression the full rating range isn't used.
Wouldn't mind the 6/10 score, since it's still means it's a okay game (episode), but the constant negative remarks during the video was the infuriating part. Some were inaccurate and not a whole lot of positive things were mentioned and there was a lot of cool stuff in this episode. Lame review, but luckily I don't let folks tell me what to think.
Let me fix that for you bro.
Dislikes IGN yet goes on the site to shit on reviews some of which only because he or she does not agree with them = ignorant trolling.
Guess you didn't read my comment carefully. The idea of not agreeing with a review is not ignorant. But shitting on the review and being an ass to the reviewer just because you didn't agree with his or her points is ignorant trolling, which is what alot of posters on IGN do. Its either " too much (insert)" or "Well if this was Call of Duty" responses.
Guess you didn't read my comment carefully. The idea of not agreeing with a review is not ignorant. But shitting on the review and being an … moreass to the reviewer just because you didn't agree with his or her points is ignorant trolling, which is what alot of posters on IGN do. Its either " too much (insert)" or "Well if this was Call of Duty" responses.
Finch and Kroger are like Richie and Carl from Community, they are a comedic foil based on a hate/love relationship with viewers, so why should they have a bigger role?
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Except that Gamespot couldn't even enjoy the shootout...
Because if they're not interacting with the player characters, they shouldn't be there. If they aren't supposed to play a role, either don't send them on the mission (or with Rhys in the intro), or send an actual generic goon.
They're the only other two characters with the group in the game that are named at all. Vaugh is gone, Athena is gone, and Loader Bot doesn't participate for the most part. Three of the "team" that existed in ep 3 and earlier are no longer present. This is pretty much the first time that one of the characters, Rhys, does not have anyone with him at all (except Jack) for most of the game. It makes it more dull. Even on the Fiona side during the time on Hyperion, Gortys doesn't really do anything (very adorable, but she doesn't really have interactions that do more than just have a joke about her naivete). So far this games comedic strength comes from it's character interactions, I mean, that's why these characters are at the hear. I feel like this ep lacked a lot of the great interactions that the first three did.
It's not like I hated it or it had no good moments, I just thought it wasn't as strong.
Read their Uncharted review. They're a fucking joke and fecal matter that should be scrubbed from the ass of the internet
Hey, if you're worried...that finger gun fight doesn't happen in any game other than Tales.
Do some research, please. Just...check out the games, dammit!
Are you trying to get rid of me???
...No. I'm just saying you shouldn't say that a game is stupid because of one scene.
I was referring to just that one scene..
Which one?
That still doesn't mean that part shouldn't be criticized considering how she played a promising role as a supporting character in Rhys and Fiona's story.
I did.
To troll most likely.
They can't change what is already canon in the borderlands universe though, that would be ridiculous.
a 6/10 is actually good
calm down jeesus
My comment was made more out of incredulity than of anger. But I understand how thats probably hard to tell in text form.
Well go back to IGN
Or to call them on their bullshit
Yup.
6/10 is more so "just above average" which this episode blew way past.
I've said this before and people wondered what I meant, but:
How many games tend to score below a 6/7 out of 10?
Not many, despite 5 representing an 'average' rating, thus giving the feeling that this is a low score. It's unfortunate really as many adventure games receive below an 8. I don't know why really, as I'd personally review each title with the genre in mind.
At least it feels like very games score below a 6/7 anyway, giving the impression the full rating range isn't used.
I would give this episode a 8.5/10 or higher. I loved it so much.
IGN probably thinks that a 6/10 is just too high...
Nah bro, I'm cool here.
Nah bro, its mostly to troll.
Disliking IGN and how corrupt they have been = Trolling
No..
Wouldn't mind the 6/10 score, since it's still means it's a okay game (episode), but the constant negative remarks during the video was the infuriating part. Some were inaccurate and not a whole lot of positive things were mentioned and there was a lot of cool stuff in this episode. Lame review, but luckily I don't let folks tell me what to think.
Let me fix that for you bro.
Dislikes IGN yet goes on the site to shit on reviews some of which only because he or she does not agree with them = ignorant trolling.
So wheres the gamespot thread? They gave it a 6.
Troll?
Well you dont even know what a troll is then.
I made a post with good argumentation. Thats not trolling.
If they don't agree it means they've seen the review therefor they are not ignorant. Find a dictionary and use it.
In that case I wasn't referring to you.
Guess you didn't read my comment carefully. The idea of not agreeing with a review is not ignorant. But shitting on the review and being an ass to the reviewer just because you didn't agree with his or her points is ignorant trolling, which is what alot of posters on IGN do. Its either " too much (insert)" or "Well if this was Call of Duty" responses.
Telltale didnt pay them enough
7.8/10 too much outer space
It may be trolling but it is not ignorant. It does not fit the definition of 'ignorant.'
Let me ask an honest question. Is there any website that actually is good at reviewing video games? Like that one guy known as Adam Sessler?
It's scoring higher than episode 3 on metacritic as of now so who cares?
IGN and Gamespot are pretty much the two worse review sites anyway.
That means that most reviewers share our opinion luckly.
I personally like Jim Sterling's reviews. He gave this episode a 9/10, and generally seems a lot more competent in general then IGN.
who the fuck even cares about ign's reviews nowadays? ¯_(ツ)_/¯
I want more finch and kroger:(