Thanks Yahtzee, This is my favorite game of all time. Its proof that games are art. I cant remember the last time I had so many OMG moments in a game. It has been my unspoken wish since I started watching your reviews to hear you review SOTC. Everything in the game is fantastic from the music to the motion\animation of characters (compare Agros animation to Epona from Zelda or any other horse in a game and the all seem stiff and lifeless). Its a world filled with substance and mystery not mindless droves of baddies and cookie cutter locations. There is less to do than other games but its done so well you realize that other games just needed filler before anything really interesting happens. Focused substance rather than pointless filler. If you havent played this game please do. I am sure you can pick up a used ps2 and the game for less than $75. But be warned, this game has skewed my perception of video games, its so good that even the best today do not seem to live up to what Team Ico has accomplished.
Zero Punctuation: Shadow of the Colossus
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Everyone go buy Shadow of the Colossus on Amazon or somewhere, right now. (linked for your convenience: http://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Colossus-Playstation-2/dp/B0009I6S0O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1269909043&sr=8-1 )
And/or send a deluge of letters to the Ico Team in fluent Japanese about why they need to release a PS3 SotC HD port post haste.
I've already done the first option, so my work here is done.
And/or send a deluge of letters to the Ico Team in fluent Japanese about why they need to release a PS3 SotC HD port post haste.
I've already done the first option, so my work here is done.
Wow I didn't see this review coming. People are still asking you to review starcraft two? Whoever those people are they got to wise up. Just look at the super smash bros review and they will know it's a bad idea to force him into reviewing something he won't like for simple bias.
Hmm, I wonder if Yahtzee is going to review any more older PS2 games, while waiting for something good to come along?
I would ask for the Sly Cooper trilogy, but between having anthropromorpic animals as characters and just being too easy, I don't think Yahtzee would enjoy it much.
I would ask for the Sly Cooper trilogy, but between having anthropromorpic animals as characters and just being too easy, I don't think Yahtzee would enjoy it much.
I don't believe he specifically called out Starcraft 2 for being suck, merely said that he didn't give a toss because it was a part of a genre that he didn't give a toss about, and then proceeded to throw out a bunch of theories why. I don't believe he once mentioned a single conspiracy.GeneticallyModifiedDucks said:
I personally believe that Starcraft was a superior game, and that Starcraft 2 failed to deliver an experience that matches (let alone exceed) the original in any area apart from the 3D graphics, automatching system, and advanced replay system complete with statistics and rewinding. Achievements, and impressive visuals are a nice touch though little else. Most of which either already existed in 3rd party/community support, or in other games, and should be expected or even taken for granted of any modern RTS. I'd love to discuss this further, but I doubt this is the place.
EDIT (this time on topic): Its a pity I don't own or plan on owning a PS2, thanks Mr Yahtzee for shedding some light on SOTC, it looks like a genuinely interesting experience, when its not arbitrary and/or grindy.
Wow you really have no idea what Starcraft is all about do you? stop knocking something you don't play
Personally I don't like driving/sports games but I don't walk around judging them all the time. I never expected him to like Starcraft, he doesn't like RTS games so fair do's and honestly if he could find a flaw with the game i'd be amazed
His portal review for example was boring as anything because Portal..... is flawless. It really is
Personally I don't like driving/sports games but I don't walk around judging them all the time. I never expected him to like Starcraft, he doesn't like RTS games so fair do's and honestly if he could find a flaw with the game i'd be amazed
His portal review for example was boring as anything because Portal..... is flawless. It really is
I have a strong dislike of RTS games as well , but aparently starcraft 2 has a story/ rpg elements which is supposed to set it apart from the rest . im still not gonna play it just because i dont like the genre, its kinda of like if someone says halloweens the best horror movie of all time , if someone doesnt like horror movies there still not gonna like it.
This is sad. Purely sad. I won't even watch the video because if Yahtzee is so pious not to review a game that he doesn't like, even though its the most anticipated game of the decade, then he is failing as a critic to deliver.
Shadow of the Colossus everyone has played. So please, make something new, or lost fanbase fast.
Shadow of the Colossus everyone has played. So please, make something new, or lost fanbase fast.
Excellent responses. This is the first refreshing post I've read on this site since SC2 came out. If you want to practice a bit vs Zerg, message me and I'll give you my ID. I'm low-mid diamond, though I haven't worked back up to that yet in retail.TheBaron87 said:
WAIT A SECOND! When did you get an underwater mansion!?!SnootyEnglishman said:
Ah well, I suppose it makes sense, seeing as mine is in the centre of a volcano.
OT: Excellent review. I've been meaning to pick this game up for a good while now, and this has convinced me to do it.
No, I haven't played Shadow of the Colossus yet. You may throw rotten fruit at any time. *Braces self*
Great Review!
Now do SC2! No, that wasn't a request. You hate this game so much, i would expect a firework of swears and hate speeches towards RTS fans like me.
Now do SC2! No, that wasn't a request. You hate this game so much, i would expect a firework of swears and hate speeches towards RTS fans like me.