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1. Dragon246
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   Now something that is odd. It seems a lot of Reviewers are getting frustrated over "a combat sequence" in GOW. No one is mentioning the difficultly level they are playing, but they are facing troubles none the less. People include - Keza McDonald of IGN UK (on behalf of Alex Simmons of Ign uk), Adam Sessler (Rev3), Holland Cooper (GamesRadar).
   Looks like we know who will give the bad reviews then :)
   Here is a video on the topic from Adam (due to embargo, he does not mention the game)-
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgUswZNa1N8&feature=youtu.be

   Seriously though, if they blame it on design fault, they must give a good reason. Its one of the most over-used excuse in reviews (unbalanced difficulty my ass).
   For example- I played Strangers Wrath previous month on hard, which was supposedly a game with "unbalanced difficulty with unreasonable difficulty spikes". I completed the game in 12 hrs. , including 2 gameplays and the platinum. Similar baseless arguments are given by Souls haters, just because they aren't capable enough to finish the game.

   Interesting week its going to be.

   PS- Who is doing the dirty job here at VG247? Any hints????

   Another note- The part is maybe titled "The Trials of Archimedes". You have been forewarned. The embargo is up on Thursday.

   Posted 2 months ago #

2. MadFingerz
   Member

   Interesting video, that one. I can relate, although I'm still on my twenties, but I've had moments when it seemed to me like I was becoming a worse player. That was especially noticeable when playing older games. I guess it could be I'm just too used to new controls and gameplay mechanics that it's hard to go back to old ones but I do think it also depends in part on my current own ability to play games.

   Anyway, from the video I would say that Adam doesn't blame the game design at all. More reviewers should be like that, questioning their own skills before accusing a game of being broken.

   Posted 2 months ago #

3. Dragon246
   Member

   @MadFingerz,
   "Anyway, from the video I would say that Adam doesn't blame the game design at all. More reviewers should be like that, questioning their own skills before accusing a game of being broken. "
   +1. That is why I really liked that video. There is nothing better than a honest man giving his views.

   Posted 2 months ago #

4. Digital Bamboo
   Member

   What a great video! Truly. I feel Adam's pain.

   I had a hell of a time beating the Minotaur boss in GOW1, but it was my own damn fault for going into the fight with a sliver of health. That wasn't the only point in GOW that gave me trouble either. It's a hard series.
   But I agree, that's no reason to knock down the score. (If, on the other hand, everybody in the office plays it, and nobody can get past, then there's definitely something wrong).

   I think GOW ought to be hard, by it's very nature. Its themes, setting, and characters practically demand that it be hard, even punishing at times. It would be pretty lame if it were easy to take down epic supernatural beasts/gods and overcome Kratos' demons. He, (and in turn, the player) deserves to suffer a little bit.

   Posted 2 months ago #

5. mojo
   Member

   that sounds pretty good.
   Ive heard from severla people who are only playing this game to get a taste or to do reviews or are generaly not that much into god of war mechanics that these games are to hard even on normal. Which i find amusing.
   This sounds like it has the right difficulty level.
   I like it hard in GoW, especialy as GoW so far never was unfair so far. If u die its because u fucked up not because the game leaves u no chance. Theres always a way to prevail, u just have to be on top of your game on the harder modes.
   Cant wait for this game!

   Posted 2 months ago #

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