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[bronk]

What the fucking fuck?!

10 from IGN and Gamespot, 9 from GameInformer

I entered this thread expecting 75 MC, not 90

I'm overwhelmed. And really happy for Arkhane. Talented dudes and gals.

10 from ign and gamespot mean something?

 

[Gameplaylover]

Holy shit, much better than expected. Too bad for the haters.

 

[Interfectum]

These are some damn good reviews. Now whether to buy now on PS5 or wait a year for an inevitable special edition for Xbox / Game Pass.

 

[Andodalf]

Lol a MS produced game is going to be the highest rated Sony exclusive of the year.

I’m probably not gunna be able to wait for this to hit gamepass dang

 

[Null Persp]

They made Arx Fatalis and Prey, I never doubt them, they are a talented studios.

 

[Sosokrates]

Happy for Arkane and Xbox game studios.

Surprised by the 10s though.

I think it will level out to a 88MC which is about what I expected.

 

[SLB1904]

These are some damn good reviews. Now whether to buy now on PS5 or wait a year for an inevitable special edition for Xbox / Game Pass.

Do you need to play now? If not wait a year.

 

[Ozriel]

The fact people are trying to give MS credit for this is the most embarrassing thing I've seen in a long while. How fucking desperate are you? My God.

People are rightfully giving the publisher credit for their own game that they funded.

…And the publisher (Bethesda) is wholly owned by Microsoft.

It’s common sense. Which, sadly, doesn’t seem so common.

But I guess you’ll see for yourself when the GOTY nominations come up

 

[jaysius]

Well if anyone remembers this when it comes to GamePass I'll play it then. Nothing about this screams 10/10 or $70USD/$90CND $60USD/$80CND.

 

[SLB1904]

People are rightfully giving the publisher credit for their own game that they funded.

…And the publisher (Bethesda) is wholly owned by Microsoft.

It’s common sense. Which, sadly, doesn’t seem so common.

But I guess you’ll see for yourself when the GOTY nominations come up

Microsoft and xbox studios is not mentioned once in this game.

 

[DonJorginho]

Well if anyone remembers this when it comes to GamePass I'll play it then. Nothing about this screams 10/10 or $70USD/$90CND.

 

[The Cockatrice]

I can’t. Is it because of the ethnicity of the main characters?

Sure also a few more things: enemy bodies dissapear automatically pretty much making it pointless to be careful in or out of stealth, you can shoot or explode something near enemies and they dont react which means they dumbed down the AI and these are just a few among other things. It's basically a very casual game which critics love as they don't like a challenge.

 

[XXL]

People are rightfully giving the publisher credit for their own game that they funded.

…And the publisher (Bethesda) is wholly owned by Microsoft.

It’s common sense. Which, sadly, doesn’t seem so common.

But I guess you’ll see for yourself when the GOTY nominations come up

Microsoft bought them (BGS) mid production. They had nothing to do with this game being developed. Like I said, it's embarrassing.

 

[THEAP99]

I really liked dishonored. But tbh I don't know if I want buy this game now or wait till gamepass next year.

 

[Rea]

Lol a MS produced game is going to be the highest rated Sony exclusive of the year.

I’m probably not gunna be able to wait for this to hit gamepass dang

Ms has nothing to do with this game.

 

[TrebleShot]

Really impressed by how this is scoring.
Def picking this up.

I could be wrong but isn’t ACG one of the dudes who isn’t into the dualsense and thinks the haptics and triggers are a gimmick? That’s completely against my own views on the DS I think it’s a game changer and a reason to buy on platform over another beyond tiny res improvements.

Looking forward to trying this.

 

[Dust-by-Monday]

just so everyone is aware ( didnt wanna post before embargo) there are some significant bugs with enemy AI and pathing - as well as some very noticeable texture loading issues on PS5 version.

I actually saw textures loading in the gameplay trailer from last thursday hah. The camera cut too quickly and the textures streamed in hah.

 

[GHG]

I'm so fucking glad this has turned out to be good.

Now go out there and buy the game you fuckers. Arkane deserve success.

 

[Vasto]

Redfall is in good hands people.

 

[winjer]

Seems like this is a watered-down Dishonored, with roque-lite elements, with a 60's aesthetic.
I was hopping for something much better, from a studio like Arkane.
Ad the bad optimization, and this seems like a disappointment.
Might pick it up a year from now, at some sale, with a heavy discount. But this doesn't seem like a game worth full price.

 

[KAL2006]

For PS5 only owners if they love the game so much then a eventual Deathloop 2 releases only on Series X/PC it's going to be hard to not pick a Series console up or they will have to give up a game they like.

I think out of all the aquisitions Arkane and Playground are the best one Microsoft purchased.

 

[Burythelight]

Goodjob arkane

 

[shubik]

Aaaaand I bought it.

 

[SLB1904]

For PS5 only owners if they love the game so much then a eventual Deathloop 2 releases only on Series X/PC it's going to be hard to not pick a Series console up or they will have to give up a game they like.

I think out of all the aquisitions Arkane and Playground are the best one Microsoft purchased.

Ad tango as well. The evil within was amazing.

 

[Fredrik]

Looool I did Not expect this! 6,8,7,9,9 on the Gamereactor network. Seems divisive but still great average, 7.8, and 10/10 on IGN is nuts.

Too bad first person shooters ain’t my thing, I still want to try it but not at full price.

 

[Little Chicken]

There's been so much concern trolling online about this game that I'm glad it has reviewed as well as it has so everyone can shut up now.

 

[Sosokrates]

Microsoft bought them (BGS) mid production. They had nothing to do with this game being developed. Like I said, it's embarrassing.

Yes, its been funded by zenimax, which has been owned by Microsoft since March 2021. Its all business and money dictates outcomes.

 

[Ozriel]

Microsoft bought them (BGS) mid production. They had nothing to do with this game being developed. Like I said, it's embarrassing.

Bethesda IS a Microsoft company.
You think Instagram isn’t a Facebook company ? Or Twitch isn’t an Amazon company? lol

You’ll come to terms with this eventually.

 

[GHG]

I hope this forum keeps trolling interesting looking games.

I want more legitimately good stuff to play.

 

[XXL]

For PS5 only owners if they love the game so much then a eventual Deathloop 2 releases only on Series X/PC it's going to be hard to not pick a Series console up or they will have to give up a game they like.

I think out of all the aquisitions Arkane and Playground are the best one Microsoft purchased.

Easily. Without a doubt.

 

[DonJorginho]

Seeing the usual suspects still dragging their heels now the review scores they were banking on being negative came back as one of the most glowing review periods for any game this year. Just admit you were wrong and buy the game suckas!

 

[Faded Memory]

OK fair play, I wasn’t expecting these high scores.
Kudos to Arkane.

 

[saintjules]

Eurogamer are playing the first 4 hours live if anyone is curious

 

[applesaucejaxon]

Oh! So the little bit that I’ve seen of this game hasn’t tickled my pickle. I honestly know essentially nothing about the story or gameplay. I had no intention of getting it.
But these review scores…. I think I might jump in on this one blind and see what happens.

Edit: Had some Sony rewards so I pulled the trigger. Preloading now. Kind of excited to see what's up.

 

[SublimeCorruptor]

€40 on key sites. Very tempted to buy and not wait a whole year.

Do any reviews detail the quality of the multiplayer?

It will be interesting to see if Sony have commissioned dlc for the future.

 

[SLB1904]

Yes, its been funded by zenimax, which has been owned by Microsoft since March 2021. Its all business and money dictates outcomes.

Not really. The fact is MS had nothing to do with this game

 

[XXL]

Bethesda IS a Microsoft company.
You think Instagram isn’t a Facebook company ? Or Twitch isn’t an Amazon company? lol

You’ll come to terms with this eventually.

I don't need to come to terms with anything. I've been saying forever Arkane is NOW MS's best studio. They had nothing to do with the creation of Deathloop.

That's why it's a timed PS5 exclusive, unless you are dumb enough to think MS funded a timed PS5 exclusive.

 

[BaneIsPain]

Well done, I guess Sony knew how good this game.

 

[Punished Miku]

I don't need to come to terms with anything. I've been saying forever Arkane is NOW MS's best studio. They had nothing to do with the creation of Deathloop.

That's why is a timed PS5 exclusive, unless you are dumb enough to think MS funded a timed PS5 exclusive.

Cease this. Cease this at once.

 

[Hugare]

10 from ign and gamespot mean something?

When there's only 18 games that got a perfect 10 from Gamespot, yeah, it means something

"Urrr but I only trust my opinion or some X youtuber", whatever dude

 

[Revolutionary]

Microsoft bought them (BGS) mid production. They had nothing to do with this game being developed. Like I said, it's embarrassing.

There is no talking sense into console-warring idiots. Nothing you say will make a difference, because they're too stupid to understand what you're saying.

 

[jaysius]

Watching now, I am not going to waste time on reviewers I generally don't agree.

Wow, what he's described is very interesting, AI can shit the bed completely, this is a STEALTH FPS, where the STEALTH part is really enforced. "Gameplay never steps up to be something unique"

All of these things don't sound like a 10/10 game. A STEALTH FPS sounds quite NICHE, I'm not the biggest fan of it, I played Dishonored kind of sloppy, and that worked, here it sounds like that would get you killed and make you reset your game.

Typically reviewers have said that a 10/10 is a game that ANYONE can enjoy, but a stealth FPS isn't that.

 

[Spukc]

Watching now, I am not going to waste time on reviewers I generally don't agree.

thanks finished it.
gonna pass on it.. how in the fuck is this game needing a 3080 on max..
it looks just off.

lol at the 10's

 

[xiskza]

I can’t. Is it because of the ethnicity of the main characters?

I wouldn't be surprised. Having so called "diversity" automatically bumps your game a few points with these critics

 

[NickFire]

I'm really surprised by these reviews. The game being on sale for so long before launch really lowered my expectations.

 

[Kiraly]

Not really. The fact is MS had nothing to do with this game

So whose money was it that funded this game from March until release?

 

[Fredrik]

For PS5 only owners if they love the game so much then a eventual Deathloop 2 releases only on Series X/PC it's going to be hard to not pick a Series console up or they will have to give up a game they like.

I think out of all the aquisitions Arkane and Playground are the best one Microsoft purchased.

Do you think a sequel could arrive this generation? They’re doing Redfall now and a new Dishonored will probably arrive too before Deathloop 2.

 

[SLB1904]

So whose money was it that funded this game from March until release?

Probably sonys lol

If Microsoft had put money in it. You would get xbox game studios in the intro.

 

[elliot5]

Well if anyone remembers this when it comes to GamePass I'll play it then. Nothing about this screams 10/10 or $70USD/$90CND.

It's $60 usd

 

[reksveks]

Do you think a sequel could arrive this generation? They’re doing Redfall now and a new Dishonored will probably arrive too before Deathloop 2.

Different team doing Redfall, this is Arkane Lyon and Redfall is Arkane Austin. I think they might go back to Dishonoured or Prey though.