The first Halo 3 review is in ahead of its touted record-breaking release next week, and it's scoring big.
In latest issue of Japanese Weekly Famitsu, one of the mag's four reviewing editors gave Halo 3 a perfect 10/10, with the other free issuing an almost-perfect 9/10.
That's a final score of 10/9/9/9 (37/40) - pretty damn good considering Japan's infamous hatred of all things Xbox/FPS.
We're still waiting for details of the review to trickle in from Japan, though we imagine it probably says something nice about the multiplayer and how much they love the Chief's kooky army customisation. Those crazy Japanese, ay?
As for Western reviews, those will start arriving at the tail end of the weekend, just ahead of the big day on Wednesday, September 26. Believe.
Does anyone trust Famitsu these days? Didn't they give the mediocre Perfect Dark Zero 9/8/8/8 or something?
I can't help thinking that the scores they give depend on how much the publishers pay them because some of their scores are totally at odds with western ones... for example, they gave the so-so Folklore 8/9/8/8, The Godfather on the 360 8/8/8/8 (not a bad game I know but 8?) and the dreadful Vampire Rain 7/8/8/7... I mean...
famitsu are well known for the fact - that if a game is popular it needs to be rated highly.
What that means is If a game is terrible but sells or as huge hype it gets a high mark. They make no effort to deny or cover this fact. So there you go. Dont trust them
famitsu are well known for the fact - that if a game is popular it needs to be rated highly.
What that means is If a game is terrible but sells or as huge hype it gets a high mark. They make no effort to deny or cover this fact. So there you go. Dont trust them
I have never heard this. I have always had a lot of respect for their review scores. They get it wrong sometimes but we have to realise that they are reviewing from a japanese perspective and the japanese gaming taste is different to ours. The same goes for US mags, they will often score games differently to UK Mags. I am sure that the Japanese will sometimes look at our magazine scores and think to themselves that they look very wrong indeed!
It is true though. Ive either read it in Games tm or Edge. Ive also read it on a website (cant remember which though) If you look at their score history it proves it
It is true though. Ive either read it in Games tm or Edge. Ive also read it on a website (cant remember which though) If you look at their score history it proves it
Oh, of COURSE. The competitors say it, so it MUST be true.
Reviews are useless anyway - I've never once bought a game based on a review. If I like it, I like it - why should I base my spending habits on the opinion of a guy who's being payed to pretty much advertise a game?
It is true though. Ive either read it in Games tm or Edge. Ive also read it on a website (cant remember which though) If you look at their score history it proves it
Oh, of COURSE. The competitors say it, so it MUST be true.
Reviews are useless anyway - I've never once bought a game based on a review. If I like it, I like it - why should I base my spending habits on the opinion of a guy who's being payed to pretty much advertise a game?
Reviews are helpfull as how do you know if you like it untill you have played (and therefore probably bought) it? I trust GamesTM's reviews as they rarely get it wrong and I read Edges reviews (but take no notice of their scores). I do however stay well away from platform specific magazines as they nearly always score the big games high.
It is true though. Ive either read it in Games tm or Edge. Ive also read it on a website (cant remember which though) If you look at their score history it proves it
Oh, of COURSE. The competitors say it, so it MUST be true.
Reviews are useless anyway - I've never once bought a game based on a review. If I like it, I like it - why should I base my spending habits on the opinion of a guy who's being payed to pretty much advertise a game?
ok I didnt mean definate, without a doubt true but it makes sense and as I said Famitsu do nothing to deny the claims and there review history shows it to be accurate Since when are a japanes publication like Famitsu competitiors with our anyway? theyve got nothing to do with each other.
But I digress as you say review score are pointless anyway. I read it and if I like the look of it I'll get it.
Regardless, I think we all know that Halo 3 will score highly in most mags. I mean, come on, how could they give the game an average score after all the hype?
After the debacle that was Bioshock reviewing, I would'nt be surprised if Halo 3 somehow got 12.5 out of 10, or 136%!
How can you trust reviews when nobody really knows what a good game is anymore?
Heavenly Sword is a good example of a game getting average to good reviews but then blowing me away. My personal game of the year without question.
I still think Halo 3 is going to be brilliant though.
The Japanese have totally different tastes to the West... they like RPGs, dating games and train simulations apparently and the shorter and easier the game the better.
Thus, if a Japanese magazine reviews a FPS, something they traditionally don't like, I'm very sceptical about their opinion, which was proven by Perfect Dark Zero, a game that was pretty much panned by the critics and gamers in the West as little better than average.
That said, I'm pretty confident that Halo 3 will be mostly good anyway but my main concern is its length as I have no interest in the online modes and purely want it for the campaign. I'm hoping that lasts a good 15 hours or so as Gears of War was criminally short in my opinion and could have done to have been 50% longer. I can't help thinking that the single player game often gets sacrificed for the multiplayer, which is one of the reasons I loved the offline only BioShock. I got 35+ hours of play out of that and it's so good that I'm playing through it again.
It is true though. Ive either read it in Games tm or Edge. Ive also read it on a website (cant remember which though) If you look at their score history it proves it
Oh, of COURSE. The competitors say it, so it MUST be true.
Reviews are useless anyway - I've never once bought a game based on a review. If I like it, I like it - why should I base my spending habits on the opinion of a guy who's being payed to pretty much advertise a game?
The magazine does 'polite' reviews. A bizarre climate to work in but they will up the score of a review if it will make people feel better. It's odd but seems to work for them.
It is true though. Ive either read it in Games tm or Edge. Ive also read it on a website (cant remember which though) If you look at their score history it proves it
Oh, of COURSE. The competitors say it, so it MUST be true.
Reviews are useless anyway - I've never once bought a game based on a review. If I like it, I like it - why should I base my spending habits on the opinion of a guy who's being payed to pretty much advertise a game?
The magazine does 'polite' reviews. A bizarre climate to work in but they will up the score of a review if it will make people feel better. It's odd but seems to work for them.
To sell magazines you have to give good reviews to the hyped up games nowadays. Gives the people who invest in the games a reason to be cheerful I suppose. Well, unless it's a Ps3 game which will generally get panned because expectations are so high.
Just curious, but people keep talking about the hype for this game? Other than a few adverts all the hype has been created by magazines and other media. Microsoft and Bungie haven't done a lot in my opinion.
Just curious, but people keep talking about the hype for this game? Other than a few adverts all the hype has been created by magazines and other media. Microsoft and Bungie haven't done a lot in my opinion.
Or am I wrong?
Your not wrong. Non hardcore gamers are more likely to know more about the new crash bandicoot than Halo 3. But look at any games website or magazine (non Ps3/wii obviously) and you will see nought but Halo 3 hype.
Just curious, but people keep talking about the hype for this game? Other than a few adverts all the hype has been created by magazines and other media. Microsoft and Bungie haven't done a lot in my opinion.
Or am I wrong?
Your not wrong. Non hardcore gamers are more likely to know more about the new crash bandicoot than Halo 3. But look at any games website or magazine (non Ps3/wii obviously) and you will see nought but Halo 3 hype.
The next question has to be then, why do people keep moaning about the hype like its a bad thing? Surely if the magazines are doing it, its what the consumers want. Supply and demand and all that jazz
Just curious, but people keep talking about the hype for this game? Other than a few adverts all the hype has been created by magazines and other media. Microsoft and Bungie haven't done a lot in my opinion.
Or am I wrong?
Your not wrong. Non hardcore gamers are more likely to know more about the new crash bandicoot than Halo 3. But look at any games website or magazine (non Ps3/wii obviously) and you will see nought but Halo 3 hype.
True. A couple of may mates reactions when I told them I was getting it next week went like ' theyve done a third one? Whens it out? I'll have to get a 360 for christmas or next month if I can afford it'
They honestly didnt have a clue. Same with most the general public. Unless they read a magazone or go on as gaming website they know nothing about it
Just curious, but people keep talking about the hype for this game? Other than a few adverts all the hype has been created by magazines and other media. Microsoft and Bungie haven't done a lot in my opinion.
Or am I wrong?
Your not wrong. Non hardcore gamers are more likely to know more about the new crash bandicoot than Halo 3. But look at any games website or magazine (non Ps3/wii obviously) and you will see nought but Halo 3 hype.
The next question has to be then, why do people keep moaning about the hype like its a bad thing? Surely if the magazines are doing it, its what the consumers want. Supply and demand and all that jazz
It is what most of the consumers want just look at the pre-order sales to see that. But for the rest of us that see it as over-rated it gets very annowing seeing it everywhere. Also you have to remember forums are full of people who think its cool or makes them more of a elite hardcore gamer if they slag off succesful games and game series.
Just curious, but people keep talking about the hype for this game? Other than a few adverts all the hype has been created by magazines and other media. Microsoft and Bungie haven't done a lot in my opinion.
Or am I wrong?
Your not wrong. Non hardcore gamers are more likely to know more about the new crash bandicoot than Halo 3. But look at any games website or magazine (non Ps3/wii obviously) and you will see nought but Halo 3 hype.
The next question has to be then, why do people keep moaning about the hype like its a bad thing? Surely if the magazines are doing it, its what the consumers want. Supply and demand and all that jazz
The two main problems that I see with hype are that:
1)If the game doesn't live up to your expectations then you are going feel let down. It's happened to me lots of times. 2)Other game fans who are not into that particular game or genre get it thrown down their throats all the time. Websites and magazines often don't give other games enough coverage and it starts to become tedious.
Now I'm looking forward to Halo 3 but I am personally bored of the constant random coverage and screenshots. If the games industry is going to work on tv and other media and be accepted, then surely all this talk about ONE fps game is to the detriment of the industry as a whole.
Just curious, but people keep talking about the hype for this game? Other than a few adverts all the hype has been created by magazines and other media. Microsoft and Bungie haven't done a lot in my opinion.
Or am I wrong?
Your not wrong. Non hardcore gamers are more likely to know more about the new crash bandicoot than Halo 3. But look at any games website or magazine (non Ps3/wii obviously) and you will see nought but Halo 3 hype.
The next question has to be then, why do people keep moaning about the hype like its a bad thing? Surely if the magazines are doing it, its what the consumers want. Supply and demand and all that jazz
The two main problems that I see with hype are that:
1)If the game doesn't live up to your expectations then you are going feel let down. It's happened to me lots of times. 2)Other game fans who are not into that particular game or genre get it thrown down their throats all the time. Websites and magazines often don't give other games enough coverage and it starts to become tedious.
Now I'm looking forward to Halo 3 but I am personally bored of the constant random coverage and screenshots. If the games industry is going to work on tv and other media and be accepted, then surely all this talk about ONE fps game is to the detriment of the industry as a whole.
I agree with what your saying about how Hype can be detrimental to how games a percieved by the non-gaming masses but I disagree with what your saying about websites and magazines not giving other games enough coverage.
Well, to start off with go to the CVG homepage. There is about 3 references to Halo 3 on the whole page. I think there are more about mass effect and mario than there is of Halo 3 and its only a week away from release?
I think the more you dislike a game, or are bored with the coverage, the more you will notice it and get p**sed off with it. Maybe its more about the person and there point of view than what is actually there?
Regardless, I think we all know that Halo 3 will score highly in most mags. I mean, come on, how could they give the game an average score after all the hype?
After the debacle that was Bioshock reviewing, I would'nt be surprised if Halo 3 somehow got 12.5 out of 10, or 136%!
How can you trust reviews when nobody really knows what a good game is anymore?
Heavenly Sword is a good example of a game getting average to good reviews but then blowing me away. My personal game of the year without question.
I still think Halo 3 is going to be brilliant though.
Halo 3 will get some 6/7 scores in their, particularly from websites. A bit of flame bait can draw hits more than sticking with consensous does.
Regardless, any review score you see for Halo will be influenced by the hype to an extent.
After the debacle that was Bioshock reviewing, I would'nt be surprised if Halo 3 somehow got 12.5 out of 10, or 136%! Laughing
How can you trust reviews when nobody really knows what a good game is anymore? Confused
Heavenly Sword is a good example of a game getting average to good reviews but then blowing me away. My personal game of the year without question.
You what? bioshock is amazing, perhaps you just have poor taste!
The lads's a PS3 owner trying to make out he also owns a 360 to try and not seem like a fanboy. What do you expect?
As for the reviews, I have to say you can't really trust Famitsu. While it is interesting they reviewed a FPS, a genre they hate, on a console Japan hates, so highly, I have to say that anything popular tend to get crazy reviews. FFXII being a prime example. I think it got a perfect score or something stupid like that and I thought the game was average at best.
Is a review even going to change anything? People are still going to buy because it's halo.
Personally speaking, I would consult a review for a game I'm not too sure about but I'd be picky about where I read my reviews from. For example, OPS2M had ludicrous scores for some truely abysmal games. MGS2 got 10/10 when in fact it was probably close 7/10 at a push.
Screw reviews of halo there never right i resevre my judgement till i've played it. The only review that i think is correct for halo was the PC review off this site for halo 2, was spot on.
After the debacle that was Bioshock reviewing, I would'nt be surprised if Halo 3 somehow got 12.5 out of 10, or 136%! Laughing
How can you trust reviews when nobody really knows what a good game is anymore? Confused
Heavenly Sword is a good example of a game getting average to good reviews but then blowing me away. My personal game of the year without question.
You what? bioshock is amazing, perhaps you just have poor taste!
The lads's a PS3 owner trying to make out he also owns a 360 to try and not seem like a fanboy. What do you expect?
As for the reviews, I have to say you can't really trust Famitsu. While it is interesting they reviewed a FPS, a genre they hate, on a console Japan hates, so highly, I have to say that anything popular tend to get crazy reviews. FFXII being a prime example. I think it got a perfect score or something stupid like that and I thought the game was average at best.
You are the most ignorant sod I have witnessed on these forums. My online 360 tag is 'MrSeeThrough'. I've told you this before. Do I need more proof? Shall I post a picture of me and my 360 (Elite) for you? Shall I bring it round to your house? Or should I just ignore your constant pathetic remarks based on absolute lies? Yes.
one of the mag's four reviewing editors gave Halo 3 a perfect 10/10, with the other free issuing an almost-perfect 9/10.
thats a pretty stupid error to make but ho hum.
oh and perfect dark wasnt panned by uk critics- of 90 or so reviews on gamesrankings its at 81. same as heavenly sword. ( which hasnt got panned)
Thats true. The press gave this game high scores across the board with a few exceptions. It was the commercial/public that panned this game. & rightfully so PDZ - another game that was overated because of hype.
My goodness it's gone crazy in here. I don't trust reviewers. While I was in Canada I read an American magazine which gave Blood Wake on Xbox 82% I took it home, played it till the first corner, turned off my Xbox and shouted out profanity before heading back and changing it for something else.
In the case of Amiga Power giving Kick off 3 3% though back in the day... they were absolutely right
Halo 3 will be good, I just won't be one of those people fist-fighting in the stores over the last copy I'll wait till it's in stock and get it in my own time. As for paying 3-4 times the price on ebay the seller can shove it where the sun don't shine.
Now Sega Rally 3 & PGR4 I'll be getting my hands on. Even if I have to flirt with the girl at Game to get her to put my copy aside
Being sold in some ARGOS stores as we speak the news hasn't even broke on here yet but people have been picking it up since 9am this morning
I did not say all stores only some stores & from what I have heard now it has been relayed to ALL stores now that they must not sell it until release as it was an error with their reservation system. Get your facts right before flaming a comment.
You what? bioshock is amazing, perhaps you just have poor taste!
Bioshock is definitely an example of hype gaining you review points... It's nowhere near the 'perfect game' most reviews would have you think. 7 maybe 8 at best for me.
when are the falcon 360s out? i want halo but i will just stick with the ps3 until the updated 360 comes out. hopefully be out in time for PGR4.
The chipset has been used in all 360 made after july, so the chances are if you want a 360 it will be the falcon chipset inside it.
The first batch of elites wernt, but the new ones coming out are, same goes with the premium and core models.
Really? Might trade mine in then. Quickie question though what source have you got this from & how come the first batch of elites dont have it being as though they were released after July?
...not all argos stores are selling it. my local branch are NOT selling until the 26th...
why the bloody hell do we have to wait a whole sodding week if the game has already been shipped to stores doesnt any1 else find this just slightly anoying
It is true though. Ive either read it in Games tm or Edge. Ive also read it on a website (cant remember which though) If you look at their score history it proves it
Oh, of COURSE. The competitors say it, so it MUST be true.
Reviews are useless anyway - I've never once bought a game based on a review. If I like it, I like it - why should I base my spending habits on the opinion of a guy who's being payed to pretty much advertise a game?
The magazine does 'polite' reviews. A bizarre climate to work in but they will up the score of a review if it will make people feel better. It's odd but seems to work for them.
This discussion is just silly. No one questioned Famitsu when they gave the latest Gameboy DS Zelda game perfect 10s. I suppose they were perfectly right about that, right?
The Halo bashing is getting old. Halo has been highly rated in every iteration by everyone who reviewed it. Both 1 and 2 are in the top ten games of all time on Metacritic, Gamerankings and Gamestats. Why would anyone expect Halo 3 will be any different? Especially when you look at the ludicrous number of features announced so far.
Halo 3 will be the game of the year. Deal with it.
why shouldn't a game be hyped & advertised!?!?!?... why cant a game be telly adverts a lot, or mugs or toys, billboards & have everyone talking about??, when a big movie like Spiderman 3 or Transformers comes out its f**king everywhere!!, why should games be any different?, as an industry games is supposed to be bigger than films or music, but it seems its being kept underground by this ignorant attitude, I don't understand.
This discussion is just silly. No one questioned Famitsu when they gave the latest Gameboy DS Zelda game perfect 10s. I suppose they were perfectly right about that, right?
The Halo bashing is getting old. Halo has been highly rated in every iteration by everyone who reviewed it. Both 1 and 2 are in the top ten games of all time on Metacritic, Gamerankings and Gamestats. Why would anyone expect Halo 3 will be any different? Especially when you look at the ludicrous number of features announced so far.
Halo 3 will be the game of the year. Deal with it.
HAHA clearly you have never read the PC review of Halo 2. Which i said in my previous post is spot on with my opinion of the game.
when are the falcon 360s out? i want halo but i will just stick with the ps3 until the updated 360 comes out. hopefully be out in time for PGR4.
The chipset has been used in all 360 made after july, so the chances are if you want a 360 it will be the falcon chipset inside it.
The first batch of elites wernt, but the new ones coming out are, same goes with the premium and core models.
Really? Might trade mine in then. Quickie question though what source have you got this from & how come the first batch of elites dont have it being as though they were released after July?
Just look about on the web for different sources, inquirer.net, annandtech and various other websites that deal with tecnology have had the story for ages and the fabs where the chips are made annouced it in their finicial reports that they had switched the process to 65nm tech to cut costs and increase profits.
As for the first batch of elites not being 65nm that is true in america and canada and maybe some of the first ones in this country, this is down to the fact that elite came out and was made before the switch to smaller 65nm chips had started, after that 90nm ones were still made, while 65nm got up to speed, but every new xbox 360 made from the start of august is 65nm now.
I dont know how you will be able to tell in the shops though, because they will still have stock made before august availble to buy.
But every day gone the chances off getting a falcon 360 increases alot.
On another note, if you keep your 360 well cooled on a hard surface (not a carpet), same goes with the powerpack, then you really should have any problems, most problems have came about from people putting stuff on the 360 and then having it on a carpet.
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