I might point out that only people who have purchased the game can post reviews.
Plus, the top rated reviews are currently all overwhelmi… moreng negative, it's a similar situation to, say, Watch Dogs 2, which isn't selling well, but has good reviews from the group of people who actually bought it.
It's a shame these reviewers didn't have the same experience I did. Character animations glitching out, black textures appearing all over th… moree place, frame rate dropping during the fight at Prescott, some choices not representing what is said or acted out (tell him off/tie up Jesus), noticing the lack of content/functions compared to previous seasons like rewind and extremely short episodes. The short episodes thing I'm sure they prefer though since reviewers would rather burn through games quickly as possible to get and move on with their lives. Plus they don't actually have to buy the damn thing.
IGN probably is, but then again there are only hacks working there, so it might just be that. I think the rest either enjoyed the game for real, felt like they had to enjoy the game because it's TWD or didn't want to tell fans something they didn't want to hear. Companies giving out copies of their product early is the norm, it would actually be weird if Telltale hadn't done it. Everyone does that. How do you think in-depth reviews for games like The Witcher 3 are published on the day the game comes out? It doesn't mean that any other transactions took place.
That Sarah EP4 interview is all the proof you need.
Host kept bashing their character saying how useless she is and the staff was laughing along with him. Hell they even reposted that interview on Facebook, twitter, tumblr they didn't even care how many people got pissed on how Sarah (the disabled child) was treated... nah.
Some reviewers just actually like some Telltale games and don't like others. For instance, the webmaster of The International House of Mojo reviewed Batman and The Walking Dead: The New Frontier. He hated Batman, but thought that The Walking Dead: New Frontier was a step in the right direction towards getting the series back on the right track.
Reviewers are just people, and people have differing opinions. Heck, even among the fanbase on these forums (which isn't even close to the amount of Telltale's fan base in general), the opinions are divided. The hatred of The Walking Dead: Season Two and A New Frontier isn't universal among the fanbase.
In fact, most people outside of social media that I've talked to (at conventions and in person) actually liked Season Two and A New Frontier. It's just that the people on social media (including these forums) are the most visible. The silent majority (these games sell millions of dollars each season, so the fanbase is much, much bigger than the fans that use social media to discuss the games) actually continue to enjoy Telltale's games.
Some reviewers just actually like some Telltale games and don't like others. For instance, the webmaster of The International House of Mojo… more reviewed Batman and The Walking Dead: The New Frontier. He hated Batman, but thought that The Walking Dead: New Frontier was a step in the right direction towards getting the series back on the right track.
Reviewers are just people, and people have differing opinions. Heck, even among the fanbase on these forums (which isn't even close to the amount of Telltale's fan base in general), the opinions are divided. The hatred of The Walking Dead: Season Two and A New Frontier isn't universal among the fanbase.
In fact, most people outside of social media that I've talked to (at conventions and in person) actually liked Season Two and A New Frontier. It's just that the people on social media (including these forums) are the most visible. The silent majority (these games sell millions of dollars eac… [view original content]
I stand behind staff sticking up for their work. You spent a few hours playing their creation They spent months to years creating it. They have to be proud. They have to enjoy their work. Everybody whom has created something for someone else, to which they have responded with criticism, has that little Phil Fish voice in their head wanting to rip their head off. I know video game developers, I know online content creators. Some of the garbage they have to deal with is incredible. Remember, they're human too.
I agree, I always say that artists have to stand by their work because it's impossible to please every fan. To work hard on something and have some disgruntled fan talk about how lazy you are must make people want to just bash their heads against a wall.
I stand behind staff sticking up for their work. You spent a few hours playing their creation They spent months to years creating it. The… morey have to be proud. They have to enjoy their work. Everybody whom has created something for someone else, to which they have responded with criticism, has that little Phil Fish voice in their head wanting to rip their head off. I know video game developers, I know online content creators. Some of the garbage they have to deal with is incredible. Remember, they're human too.
Especially when their hands 'might' be tied regarding certain things, due to working for someone else. It's part of the beauty of working solo, though I guess it also has its negatives.
I agree, I always say that artists have to stand by their work because it's impossible to please every fan. To work hard on something and ha… moreve some disgruntled fan talk about how lazy you are must make people want to just bash their heads against a wall.
Like I said before people thinking anything will change from this negative backlash will be disappointed. Outside the forums majority to all reviews are positive and that's what telltale will listen to and justify for keeping the same direction. I understand other people do like the series and that's fine but I feel review the good and the bad. All the reviews I've seen outside telltale have made it seem this is a 100% perfect game which even if you love the series It is not.
Like I said, the most popular reviews are overwhelmingly negative, and people who didn't purchase it can't upvote, not to mention only a minority even post reviews themselves.
After Batman's poor port, I imagine a fair portion of people didn't buy this as well.
I would point out that people who hate a game are always going to upvote like minded folks....this happened a lot on STEAM...as you probably know. Whereas people who tend to love a game post a review and let it go. So I really have no idea what your point is...I mean if you look at the recent reviews they are positive...so what...am I to point to that and say you and everyone is wrong? No. Now it is up to 86% approval. But lets be honest...until the game is all out and done...none of these reviews really matter.
Like I said, the most popular reviews are overwhelmingly negative, and people who didn't purchase it can't upvote, not to mention only a min… moreority even post reviews themselves.
After Batman's poor port, I imagine a fair portion of people didn't buy this as well.
The "critics are being paid off" excuse is one of the most laziest ways for anyone to shut out viewpoints that are alternative to their very own opinions.
"I don't agree with this critic therefore he must have been paid off."
Some reviewers just actually like some Telltale games and don't like others. For instance, the webmaster of The International House of Mojo… more reviewed Batman and The Walking Dead: The New Frontier. He hated Batman, but thought that The Walking Dead: New Frontier was a step in the right direction towards getting the series back on the right track.
Reviewers are just people, and people have differing opinions. Heck, even among the fanbase on these forums (which isn't even close to the amount of Telltale's fan base in general), the opinions are divided. The hatred of The Walking Dead: Season Two and A New Frontier isn't universal among the fanbase.
In fact, most people outside of social media that I've talked to (at conventions and in person) actually liked Season Two and A New Frontier. It's just that the people on social media (including these forums) are the most visible. The silent majority (these games sell millions of dollars eac… [view original content]
The "critics are being paid off" excuse is one of the most laziest ways for anyone to shut out viewpoints that are alternative to their very… more own opinions.
"I don't agree with this critic therefore he must have been paid off."
R.I.P dissenting opinions
I personally don't see it that way although it can be taken that why. I look at it as interesting how 100% of the reviews outside of telltale from critics and reviewers yet here on the forums a large amount of fans are upset and unsatisfied with the product and fans on other forms of social media. I have no problem with differing opinion that's fine and healthy it's just I find it odd how all the reviews I've seen outside of telltale forums from reviewers and critics are 100% positive with nothing slightly negative about the game yet a large percentage of fans are unsatisfied,upset,and outraged. Granted every is entitled to their own opinion and just a side note even though a lot of people didn't like S2 there was nowhere near this amount of polarizing views of It.
The "critics are being paid off" excuse is one of the most laziest ways for anyone to shut out viewpoints that are alternative to their very… more own opinions.
"I don't agree with this critic therefore he must have been paid off."
R.I.P dissenting opinions
My point was that I don't believe people who are critical and frustrated about the game are in the minority, and that I don't believe the steam reviews are a good indicator of a positive reception considering low sales in comparison, and some very popular negative reviews. I was basically just disagreeing with your minuscule statement.
I would point out that people who hate a game are always going to upvote like minded folks....this happened a lot on STEAM...as you probably… more know. Whereas people who tend to love a game post a review and let it go. So I really have no idea what your point is...I mean if you look at the recent reviews they are positive...so what...am I to point to that and say you and everyone is wrong? No. Now it is up to 86% approval. But lets be honest...until the game is all out and done...none of these reviews really matter.
If that be the case, GameInformer is one they don't pay. Only 4 episodes of Minecraft: Story Mode have been reviewed, and only one got better than 8.0/10.
TBH I was SHOCKED to see how much hate NF was garnering. Most people I know in person seem to enjoy it, including myself. But I despised season 2, so I probably had less issue with them undoing a lot of your choices in NF, plus I personally saw it as an individual story versus a continuation. But I also probably went in with lower expectations.
Whereas for me Batman was the worst game TT has ever done. And that includes season 2.
Some reviewers just actually like some Telltale games and don't like others. For instance, the webmaster of The International House of Mojo… more reviewed Batman and The Walking Dead: The New Frontier. He hated Batman, but thought that The Walking Dead: New Frontier was a step in the right direction towards getting the series back on the right track.
Reviewers are just people, and people have differing opinions. Heck, even among the fanbase on these forums (which isn't even close to the amount of Telltale's fan base in general), the opinions are divided. The hatred of The Walking Dead: Season Two and A New Frontier isn't universal among the fanbase.
In fact, most people outside of social media that I've talked to (at conventions and in person) actually liked Season Two and A New Frontier. It's just that the people on social media (including these forums) are the most visible. The silent majority (these games sell millions of dollars eac… [view original content]
He doesn't, he's just making blanket statements, if I'm going to be honest I think Telltale is just cherry picking reviews rather than paying a lot people, but they could be, who knows.
And how do you know this?
He doesn't, he's just making blanket statements, if I'm going to be honest I think Telltale is just cherry picking reviews rather than paying a lot people, but they could be, who knows.
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Its glorious.
This is pathetic. No, Telltale did not pay reviewers for positive reviews of a game you disliked.
Of those who own..it is 85%...and that can go up depending on how rest of season goes.
Next you'll tell me that their illuminati or that the CEO at Telltale is Hitler reincarnated.
This thread is doomed
[Tell him off] YOUR WIFE IS GONNA LEAVE UR ASS! XD
IGN probably is, but then again there are only hacks working there, so it might just be that. I think the rest either enjoyed the game for real, felt like they had to enjoy the game because it's TWD or didn't want to tell fans something they didn't want to hear. Companies giving out copies of their product early is the norm, it would actually be weird if Telltale hadn't done it. Everyone does that. How do you think in-depth reviews for games like The Witcher 3 are published on the day the game comes out? It doesn't mean that any other transactions took place.
I read two german reviews from PC Games and 4players about The Walking Dead: A New Frontier .
http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/Allgemein/Test/35948/82307/0/The_Walking_Dead_A_New_Frontier.html
http://www.pcgames.de/The-Walking-Dead-Season-3-Spiel-55376/Tests/A-New-Frontier-Review-1218046/
So:
Better graphics
The game is exciting, sad, lovely and surprising (4players)
"Telltale remember their strengths" (4players)
Telltale continues the strengths of their Walking Dead game. (4players)
But both reviews also mention the barely gameplay ... but more in a side note.
I can't find a word about the short game length...
That Sarah EP4 interview is all the proof you need.
Host kept bashing their character saying how useless she is and the staff was laughing along with him. Hell they even reposted that interview on Facebook, twitter, tumblr they didn't even care how many people got pissed on how Sarah (the disabled child) was treated... nah.
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Some reviewers just actually like some Telltale games and don't like others. For instance, the webmaster of The International House of Mojo reviewed Batman and The Walking Dead: The New Frontier. He hated Batman, but thought that The Walking Dead: New Frontier was a step in the right direction towards getting the series back on the right track.
Reviewers are just people, and people have differing opinions. Heck, even among the fanbase on these forums (which isn't even close to the amount of Telltale's fan base in general), the opinions are divided. The hatred of The Walking Dead: Season Two and A New Frontier isn't universal among the fanbase.
In fact, most people outside of social media that I've talked to (at conventions and in person) actually liked Season Two and A New Frontier. It's just that the people on social media (including these forums) are the most visible. The silent majority (these games sell millions of dollars each season, so the fanbase is much, much bigger than the fans that use social media to discuss the games) actually continue to enjoy Telltale's games.
Can't argue with that.
I stand behind staff sticking up for their work. You spent a few hours playing their creation They spent months to years creating it. They have to be proud. They have to enjoy their work. Everybody whom has created something for someone else, to which they have responded with criticism, has that little Phil Fish voice in their head wanting to rip their head off. I know video game developers, I know online content creators. Some of the garbage they have to deal with is incredible. Remember, they're human too.
I agree, I always say that artists have to stand by their work because it's impossible to please every fan. To work hard on something and have some disgruntled fan talk about how lazy you are must make people want to just bash their heads against a wall.
Especially when their hands 'might' be tied regarding certain things, due to working for someone else. It's part of the beauty of working solo, though I guess it also has its negatives.
Like I said before people thinking anything will change from this negative backlash will be disappointed. Outside the forums majority to all reviews are positive and that's what telltale will listen to and justify for keeping the same direction. I understand other people do like the series and that's fine but I feel review the good and the bad. All the reviews I've seen outside telltale have made it seem this is a 100% perfect game which even if you love the series It is not.
Like I said, the most popular reviews are overwhelmingly negative, and people who didn't purchase it can't upvote, not to mention only a minority even post reviews themselves.
After Batman's poor port, I imagine a fair portion of people didn't buy this as well.
no.
I would point out that people who hate a game are always going to upvote like minded folks....this happened a lot on STEAM...as you probably know. Whereas people who tend to love a game post a review and let it go. So I really have no idea what your point is...I mean if you look at the recent reviews they are positive...so what...am I to point to that and say you and everyone is wrong? No. Now it is up to 86% approval. But lets be honest...until the game is all out and done...none of these reviews really matter.
The "critics are being paid off" excuse is one of the most laziest ways for anyone to shut out viewpoints that are alternative to their very own opinions.
"I don't agree with this critic therefore he must have been paid off."
R.I.P dissenting opinions
Guys an idiot
Reviewers never bring up good points they say stuff like good graphics good music
I personally don't see it that way although it can be taken that why. I look at it as interesting how 100% of the reviews outside of telltale from critics and reviewers yet here on the forums a large amount of fans are upset and unsatisfied with the product and fans on other forms of social media. I have no problem with differing opinion that's fine and healthy it's just I find it odd how all the reviews I've seen outside of telltale forums from reviewers and critics are 100% positive with nothing slightly negative about the game yet a large percentage of fans are unsatisfied,upset,and outraged. Granted every is entitled to their own opinion and just a side note even though a lot of people didn't like S2 there was nowhere near this amount of polarizing views of It.
Doesn't mean they were paid off. Regardless of whether or not they bring up good points, that doesn't prove anything.
Besides, after the hoopla with Jurassic Park's release, I don't think they would be dumb enough to pull anything regarding reviews.
My point was that I don't believe people who are critical and frustrated about the game are in the minority, and that I don't believe the steam reviews are a good indicator of a positive reception considering low sales in comparison, and some very popular negative reviews. I was basically just disagreeing with your minuscule statement.
How come noone ever thought of this before?:D
Lets get dem conspiracy theories flowin' boiz!
If that be the case, GameInformer is one they don't pay. Only 4 episodes of Minecraft: Story Mode have been reviewed, and only one got better than 8.0/10.
Yes
Every company does it
What is this "Jurassic Park" you speak of?
Everybody knows Telltale's inception was Walking Dead Season 1.
TBH I was SHOCKED to see how much hate NF was garnering. Most people I know in person seem to enjoy it, including myself. But I despised season 2, so I probably had less issue with them undoing a lot of your choices in NF, plus I personally saw it as an individual story versus a continuation. But I also probably went in with lower expectations.
Whereas for me Batman was the worst game TT has ever done. And that includes season 2.
And how do you know this?
He doesn't, he's just making blanket statements, if I'm going to be honest I think Telltale is just cherry picking reviews rather than paying a lot people, but they could be, who knows.
Oh, I know he doesn't. Just curious about what kind of bullshit he'd try to feed me.