Boba Rhett Posted September 2, 2008 Posted September 2, 2008 I figured we could use a thread with a compilation of all the available scores for The Force Unleashed. We'll also be able to keep an average reviewer score going this way. Find a new credible review? Post it and I'll add it to the list. I'll try to keep this updated daily. 360/PS3 GEN REVIEW LIST: 68.3% - (C, C, B-) Electronic Gaming Monthly - 360/PS3 75% - Official Xbox Magazine - 360 70% - GamePro - 360 70% - PlayStation: Official Mag - PS3 70% - GameTM - 360 80% - The Official XBox Magazine (UK) - 360 87.5% - Game Informer - 360 85% - Pelit - 360 76% - Xbox World - 360 75% - Gamespot - 360 73% - IGN - 360 69% - Gametrailers - 360 68% - Electronic Gaming Monthly - 360 70% - Eurogamer - 360 80% - Daily Game - 360 80% - Gaming Trend - 360 85% - WonderwallWeb - 360 70% - X360 Magazine UK - 360 70% - Playstation Official Mag - PS3 70% - Game Daily - 360/PS3 _________________ As of 9/15/08: Average 360/PS3 Score: 74.59% ___________________________________________________ WII REVIEW LIST: 82% - Official Nintendo Magazine (UK) - Wii 75% - Nintendo Power - Wii 60% - Gamespot - Wii 78% - IGN - Wii 60% - Gamespot - Wii 70% - Game Daily - Wii _________________ As of 9/15/08: Average Wii Score: 70.83% ___________________________________________________ Handheld and Last Gen Reviews: 80% - PlayStation: Official Magazine - PSP 75% - IGN - PSP 70% - Pocket Gamer UK - PSP 60% - Nintendo Power - DS 50% - Pocket Gamer UK - DS 55% - Gamespot - DS 80% - PlayStation: Official Magazine - PS2 60% - Gamespot - PS2 72% - IGN - PS2 _________________
Astor Posted September 2, 2008 Posted September 2, 2008 Good idea, Rhett! Interesting, it's not doing bad, but not great. But 76% is still a 'worth playing' rating in my book.
Ctrl Alt Del Posted September 2, 2008 Posted September 2, 2008 Wouldn't it be better to make clear which game those reviews refer to? I'm assuming they're about the 360 and PS3 versions, but we've got the other editions.
Astor Posted September 2, 2008 Posted September 2, 2008 Wouldn't it be better to make clear which game those reviews refer to? I'm assuming they're about the 360 and PS3 versions, but we've got the other editions. Well one review is marked 'Nintendo', so it's not likely to be a review for the PS3 or Xbox.
Boba Rhett Posted September 2, 2008 Author Posted September 2, 2008 Not all clearly specify between PS3 and 360. If the magazine name doesn't spell it out, I'll try and mark system type where I can.
Ctrl Alt Del Posted September 2, 2008 Posted September 2, 2008 77% - (C, C, B-) Electronic Gaming Monthly - 360? That's the review that mostly interests me, good going. It didn't actually hit a bad score, but it isn't fantastic either.
Hawwi Joshe Posted September 3, 2008 Posted September 3, 2008 Great idea Rhett! And I have to say for as hyped as this game has been, I'm rather disappointed with the reviews it has been getting, although it will not deter me from getting the game as I'm a rabid Star Wars fan.
Astor Posted September 3, 2008 Posted September 3, 2008 I'm rather disappointed with the reviews it has been getting I'm reminded of Pirates of Caribbean - "They're more guidlines than rules". Too many people now solely base their opinion on what magazines or review sites tell them. Just because they dislike something doesn't mean we should too. But 74.14% is still respectable, and still worth it for me. although it will not deter me from getting the game as I'm a rabid Star Wars fan. [/Quote] Welcome to the club!
Bomberman65 Posted September 3, 2008 Posted September 3, 2008 I'm reminded of Pirates of Caribbean - "They're more guidlines than rules". Too many people now solely base their opinion on what magazines or review sites tell them. Just because they dislike something doesn't mean we should too. But 74.14% is still respectable, and still worth it for me. Welcome to the club! I couldnt agree with you more. I play games before I read the review. I mean look at RC that got a ok rating but to me RC is one of the best SW games. Or even Battlefront 2. That got a low rating but did that stop thousands of SW fans from buying it? No. So do what I do hire or buy the game from EBgames and if you dont like it you can return it. Read the review after you either love it or hate it.
Miltiades Posted September 3, 2008 Posted September 3, 2008 Should the Wii reviews really be added up to the PS3/X360 ones? The Wii version is significantly different from the other next-gen console versions...
Miltiades Posted September 3, 2008 Posted September 3, 2008 But it's still a next gen console... Yes, I know, but it's a different version. The average including the Wii version is a wrong indication of how good the game is. The X360/PS3 (currently) are taking down the average of the Wii version, and the Wii version is making the X360/PS3 version look better than it really is in the reviews.
Cakus Posted September 4, 2008 Posted September 4, 2008 i've followed the reviews/gameplay progress for most of the systems, mostly throught gametrailers.com, gamespot, etc. One thing that seemed prevalent is that the euphoria and dmm are exclusive to 360/PS3. I was slightly disappointed to hear this since i'm a wii owner. Can anyone verify this?
Boba Rhett Posted September 4, 2008 Author Posted September 4, 2008 Yes Euphoria and DMM are not present in the Wii version of the game.
TimbukTurnip Posted September 4, 2008 Posted September 4, 2008 Thats why the Wii has duel mode, to make up for the lack of DMM and Euphoria. With the bad graphics the wii has (compared to 360 and PS3 (and maybe modern pc games, i don't know)) its never gonna have DMM and Euphoria
Serpentine Cougar Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 Shouldn't they wait for it to be released before they review the game?
Astor Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 Shouldn't they wait for it to be released before they review the game? They've all recieved copies to play through and review so that their reviews are published to coincide with the public release.
Boba Rhett Posted September 5, 2008 Author Posted September 5, 2008 List updated. Score is continuing to decline.
Boba Rhett Posted September 6, 2008 Author Posted September 6, 2008 Yeah, I saw some sites that converted the letter scoring to 68.3% The 77% was based on my own assumptions as to what the letter-to-percentage scale was.
Rinku Posted September 6, 2008 Posted September 6, 2008 I heard (from the demo) that the game-play is kind-of arcade style is that why the game could be getting such low ratings???
Boba Rhett Posted September 6, 2008 Author Posted September 6, 2008 Maybe but most serious reviewers aren't going to ding a game for just being of a certain genre. I'd be more inclined to believe that complaints about wonky controls, camera issues, sound bugs and a useless saber is what did it in. Nobody seems to have any problems with the force powers, thankfully.
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