That's the third time (I think) that you've edited. Just post something else, instead of making me look like I'm rambling on and on.TheTakenOne said:
Zero Punctuation: Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- Thread starter Yahtzee Croshaw
- Start date
Your earlier post just cried out "That would totally annoy me" and as a rule of thumb I have to do things like that. Reverse psychology and all that. It's like if you put a button on a huge console and label it "DON'T PUSH THIS BUTTON." How many people would press it just to spite the label?144 said:
(to theTakenOne). Haha. Yeah, I probably shouldn't have said anything, but then it would have been worse.
But more to the point, regardless of how GOOD or BAD the review was, it was definitely controversial enough, so congrats, Yahtzee.
But more to the point, regardless of how GOOD or BAD the review was, it was definitely controversial enough, so congrats, Yahtzee.
But really? I was hoping after my last remark regarding reading small bits of the forum you'd have done so to avoid repeatedly restating posts 1 through 800 and beyond. In fact, there was a conversation about Marth in between two of your very own posts. We realize (as does Yahtzee by now, I'm sure) that Marth is from fire emblem, hence Ike's being so similar in appearance and (A button) moveset.guv said:
I liked the review, especially the falling words thing at the end. Split my sides. Even though I did enjoy Brawl. On the other hand, it really felt like Yahtzee was just reaching for criticism anyway. Complaining about the camera angles was really reaching there, especially when there at a dozen more(and better) things to complain about.
On the subject of Marth, did the developers really have to girl him up so much? I know Japan likes its androgynous bishonen, but wow, did he get girly.
On the subject of Marth, did the developers really have to girl him up so much? I know Japan likes its androgynous bishonen, but wow, did he get girly.
To the first thing, complete agreement. Particularly with the falling words.TheTakenOne said:
To the second thing, partial agreement. All Japanese characters are required (by law) to have stupid hair of bright color, and long flowing garments. According to various female acquaintances, he has a "queer eye for the straight guy" appeal. And honestly, anyone with a sword and cape already has a girlish stereotype attributed to him, even if it was, say, Swarchenegger in the costume.
And if you want a funny/disturbing image (which coincidentally proves this point), try imagining Swarchenegger with blue hair and a long flowing cape, and you'll see what I mean.
Dear God, I'm going to have nightmares tonight. I swear I'm going to make you pay for my therapy.144 said:
Wow, this thread got... long. Unnecessarily long.
Honestly, the thing about Yahtzee's reviews is that they're usually accurate, even if you don't agree with his conclusions. And they're done in such a way that you really don't feel like agreeing or disagreeing is all that important.
"Reaching for criticism?" Not any more than he does with any other game. Brawl has problems. Most of them are what Yahtzee pointed out: Camera (zooming out waaaaay too far? Yes, a problem), Extremely long character unlocks (yes), Single Player long and repetative (oooh yes - really too bad too, 'cause it had some potential).
For Yahtzee's review, add in hating Fighting Games (funny, since I've always thought of Smash Bros. as "fighting lite" at best).
Now, if those things are enough to make you go "Hey, this game blows," then hey, you got something out of the review. If they're not, then hey, you enjoyed the review.
Honestly, if that's all of the criticism (and it's all very valid - c'mon, we all know those are issues) that could be found for this game, it's only because he didn't actually put a lot of time into it.
I love the game though, and most people I know do too (inexplicably, those who I know who hate the game in theory really enjoy -playing- it).
Great review though.
Honestly, the thing about Yahtzee's reviews is that they're usually accurate, even if you don't agree with his conclusions. And they're done in such a way that you really don't feel like agreeing or disagreeing is all that important.
"Reaching for criticism?" Not any more than he does with any other game. Brawl has problems. Most of them are what Yahtzee pointed out: Camera (zooming out waaaaay too far? Yes, a problem), Extremely long character unlocks (yes), Single Player long and repetative (oooh yes - really too bad too, 'cause it had some potential).
For Yahtzee's review, add in hating Fighting Games (funny, since I've always thought of Smash Bros. as "fighting lite" at best).
Now, if those things are enough to make you go "Hey, this game blows," then hey, you got something out of the review. If they're not, then hey, you enjoyed the review.
Honestly, if that's all of the criticism (and it's all very valid - c'mon, we all know those are issues) that could be found for this game, it's only because he didn't actually put a lot of time into it.
I love the game though, and most people I know do too (inexplicably, those who I know who hate the game in theory really enjoy -playing- it).
Great review though.
So did we make 1,000 before he updated?! Clearly we've made an impact in his next review (This Just In: Brawl is Still Shit)
case in point for the shitstorm is above this post
*evil glare for degrading honest gamings good name*
*evil glare for degrading honest gamings good name*
Yup. That's what forums are for.smallharmlesskitten said:
*Bright and cheery smile for degrading the trading of opinions' good name*
ya'll just a bunch of jealous PlayShit3 players and Softies(XBOX360 fans). what more can i say? that review was innacurate, there's 3 ways to unlock ALL the hidden characters... not play for 10 hours for sonic, geez... i beat the singleplayer in 7 hrs which is the usual and got EVERYone. Brawl isn't shit, and im not coming back to check the replies on this comment again so dont bother spamming you 'miserable fanboy twats' heheh fuck you all 
I understand not wanting to read 1000 posts, but seriously, you could at least get a little bit of the forum's history before posting something like that. I suggest pages 20 and up. And there'll be a pop quiz tomorrow on the topic "what makes someone an oblivious hypocrite."Mr.Phuckyou said:ya'll just a bunch of jealous PlayShit3 players and Softies(XBOX360 fans). what more can i say? that review was innacurate, there's 3 ways to unlock ALL the hidden characters... not play for 10 hours for sonic, geez... i beat the singleplayer in 7 hrs which is the usual and got EVERYone. Brawl isn't shit, and im not coming back to check the replies on this comment again so dont bother spamming you 'miserable fanboy twats' heheh fuck you all