Early Backbreaker Impressions (Pastapadre)

[PantherBeast_OS]

And again I say this a rent first game for me. It sounds decent but with some issues that can be patched. Overall I think the game will be fine.

[xNYGx]

Padre tore the game apart, and I don't blame him. I'm still going to purchase the game, just to have it. It has it's moments of brilliance. I'm sure the team editor will be a blast. And tackle alley is a great time killer. This game should be $40 instead of $50, but hopefully they'll make good enough sales to be able to greatly improve upon this first release.

[RaginCajun]

Quote: Originally Posted by allBthere

I happen to like it, so did eurogamer. If you're not familiar with his past and his affiliation that's on you. Lets say he consider's the game to be on par with NBA Live 2006. Read that review, and read this one and it will become crystal clear. Even games that do things undeniably well he finds a way to leave a snide remark just to underhand it compared to his beloved EA.

I bet eurogamer doesnt have any bias towards a European developer right?

[wheelman990]

Quote: Originally Posted by allBthere

I happen to like it, so did eurogamer. If you're not familiar with his past and his affiliation that's on you. Lets say he consider's the game to be on par with NBA Live 2006. Read that review, and read this one and it will become crystal clear. Even games that do things undeniably well he finds a way to leave a snide remark just to underhand it compared to his beloved EA.

Thats my point exactly. Where was the positives? Theres a ton of them in this game. A good reviewer gives both sides. If he doesnt, he is just dropping his opinion on people and making them see eye to eye with him. Hes not given facts of good and bad, and letting the reviewer decide what is important.

Yes, he does say, if you can enjoy it, good for you, but the way its worded almost seams like you should feel guilty for liking it. There was no good points that could make anyone wonder if they would like it. This was the same as me going to the other thread and dumping every flaw the game has, and calling it a review.

[wheelman990]

Quote: Originally Posted by CreatineKasey

I'm really feeling a strong case of "I told you so". I felt this is what would happen. Everything was too fishy. No media for the longest time. No detailed information about the innards of the game. In my mind, there was no way this was going to come out pretty. Despite that, the demo actually exceeded my expectations for this game. If online is very solid, there's still a chance this game has a home for some guys out there. I really hope that's the case. The potential here is huge.

You told who so?

To me, it crushes the ice skating, suction blocking alternative. You never loose in the other game either. Be honest, on any sliders that make the game play well, you would never loose a game. MY record is 305-02. Those 2 games (and many wins) were set to the highest level of difficulty, and the game is broken then. So play with bad AI with good graphics and physics with INT's.....or play with bad AI with bad grapics, and physics with less int's? Hows this any different?

[Solidice]

Quote: Originally Posted by wheelman990

Thats my point exactly. Where was the positives? Theres a ton of them in this game. A good reviewer gives both sides. If he doesnt, he is just dropping his opinion on people and making them see eye to eye with him. Hes not given facts of good and bad, and letting the reviewer decide what is important. Yes, he does say, if you can enjoy it, good for you, but the way its worded almost seams like you should feel guilty for liking it. There was no good points that could make anyone wonder if they would like it. This was the same as me going to the other thread and dumping every flaw the game has, and calling it a review.

it's not a review, only first day impressions.

[Methlab]

Who cares what that guy thinks? I never understood why a guy with the name PastaPadre gets so much credence.

[RaginCajun]

Quote: Originally Posted by Methlab

Who cares what that guy thinks? I never understood why a guy with the name PastaPadre gets so much credence.

Methlab