Its kind of funny, but It is nothing new. I'm going to add in some of my comments on the score (because I like wasting my life).
Original Article
Presentation 5.0
"Even the menus and options of the game are dated. Playing this game makes you feel like you're playing a retro game. Sadly, you're not."
This is the begging of this guy's trolling. It is clear as day, and clear as night. The menus look very well, are easy to use, and actually have different things on screen when going through them.
Graphics 3.5
"This game is ugly even with platform considerations. You may have a lot of guys on screen, but they all largely look like the same ugly dude."
Now, the game is on the Wii, and the Wii can produce good visuals. I want to say that, tho the game doesn't look like Gears of War 2, it does present itself nicely, it does have a lot of characters on screen, and the colors are very vibrant for all the different levels, and special effects look crisp. Also, enemy appearances are actually randomly generated. So if the reviewer actually took the time, he would notice that enemies without helmets have different hair types and faces.
Sound 3.0
"The voice acting and music is awful. If you insist on playing this game, I'd recommend doing it with the TV muted."
I'll agree with the English voices, who sound dull or coming straight from the Generic Anime stereotype. The narrator sounds good, but I can't make any comment on the Japanese voices. The music is music, and fits with the game.
Gameplay 3.0
"While many gameplay formulas stand the test of time, the Warriors one is not among them. This game is so repetitive and mindless that making it just might actually make you dumber."
Reading this review has made me dumber. Every game is repetitive. If the gameplay for the Warriors game hasn't stood the test of time, then why the fuck are they still coming out and why the fuck are they still selling? I mean, what can you expect from Hack and Slash? At least there is a combo system. At least there's character, armor, and weapon leveling. Maybe if it had trophies or achievements it would have been a far more amazing game, right?
Lasting Appeal 3.5
"Sure, there's a lot of game here, but why would you want to play this over and over unless you were forced to?"
Ok, so this troll just admitted that Samurai Warriors 3 has a lot of game play in it. Fucking hilarious. Not only is there Story Mode, Historical Mode, and Free Mode, but there's also that friggin Mystery of Murasame Castle mode where you can play online with a chap to fight ZOMBIE samurai and help poor ol' Tanooki spirits who are trapped in statues.
Personally, I think it is a really solid game. I mean, people love to hate on these games, and I know I'm not a huge fan of the flamboyant presentation (really wished these series went for a more realistic route) but, shit man, hackin n slashin is fun. A "review" like this is why I always highly encourage people to NOT listen to any reviews. I can't begin to imagine the countless games that have gone ignored because some person looking for a good time was swindled by someone else's written opinion. I'm sure this same guy was on the Modern Warfare 2 cock, praising innovation and shit.
Want to know what game WILL already be dated by the time it comes out? EVERY FUCKING GAME.
Psyche, guys, I hope you didn't read this.
Samurai Warriors 3
Game » consists of 4 releases. Released Dec 03, 2009
Players once again take part in a romanticized version of the Japanese Sengoku era, hacking and slashing their way through scores of enemies, in the first mainline Warriors game to be released for the Wii.
Official IGN Review: No Effort Put In
So who's opinion do I listen to? A guy from IGN or an obviously offended fan?
It is just an opinion man. If you love the game, go make your own review. Oh and no need to bring up MW2 since it seems more people actually hate that game now than they do love it.
It's just an opinion. As it is, the game has a rating in the 50s on metacritic, so I guess a lot of video game reviewers out there are just 'trolling'.
" So who's opinion do I listen to? A guy from IGN or an obviously offended fan?Shh, don't give anybody the answer!!
"Neither, it's a fucking Warriors game on the Wii.
@DeathByWaffle:
I can always expect every "professional" review to give it a low score, but this guy put no effort into his review.
@Three0neFive:
Looks like I win yet again! Yessss
Its a well written article that agrees with the majority of other reviews.
Most people think it sucks. Get over it.
I did read the actual "review". The guy should have at least explained why he hates the games so much. I mean, saying they have not evolved explains nothing. Also, I know he didn't review MW2. I actually looked this up before posting.
@Manhattan_Project:
C'mon, you know what I mean. But tell me, have you ever played a game similar to RDR or ME2?
" @Octaslash:To say that they haven't evolved indicates that the reviewer hasn't played many games in the series at all. Samurai Warriors 3 is a very different game form SW2, and plays dramatically different from Dynasty Warriors and the Gundam spin-offs.
I did read the actual "review". The guy should have at least explained why he hates the games so much. I mean, saying they have not evolved explains nothing. Also, I know he didn't review MW2. I actually looked this up before posting.
@Manhattan_Project: C'mon, you know what I mean. But tell me, have you ever played a game similar to RDR or ME2? "
" It's a Wii game. Who cares? "It's 2010 and the trolls still haven't gotten creative.
@Raymayne said:
" Oh....so you're the guy round here who defends the Warriors games, eh? :| Ever feel like you're fighting a battle you lost 5 years ago? "
He's not the only one.
Having read the review and having never played a Warriors game ever, I found that review lacking. Now the reason could be:
A. This game really is bad and had no substance
B. The reviewer himself failed to better articulate what was wrong with the game
C. All of the above
Either way I did not like the review. Going slightly off topic, what Warriors game is a good one to start with?
" Having read the review and having never played a Warriors game ever, I found that review lacking. Now the reason could be: A. This game really is bad and had no substance B. The reviewer himself failed to better articulate what was wrong with the game C. All of the above Either way I did not like the review. Going slightly off topic, what Warriors game is a good one to start with? "If you have a Wii, Samurai Warriors 3 is the only proper Warriors game on the system, save for an early-gen spin-off that isn't representative of the series at all. My personal favorite is Samurai Warriors 2 along with its Xtreme Legends expansion for the PS2, though SW3 is quickly growing on me. Dynasty Warriors 6 is probably the best option on the PS3/360 at this point, though there's also the two Dynasty Warriors: Gundam games (I prefer the first) and a DW-themed game based on Fist of the North Star will be released in the U.S. in November.
" @schizogony:Well to be honest, considering the reputation of these games, as well as the Dynasty Warriors games, I think he put in the right amount of effort in his review.
Me cares. :(
@Castiel said:its not about the score, its about the half-assed review! "" This is the classic example of "this reviewer gave a game I like a bad score, so therefore the reviewer doesn't know anything about games!!!" #sigh# "
EDIT: I guess I should add that the reason why I think this series should just be ignored by reviewers. Let's say the reviewer put in an amazing amount of effort in the review and gave plenty of details on why he doesn't like this game. Still gives it the same score but just gives a better written review. The game is still going to sell, it's still going to make enough money to justify another sequel. So his review is pretty much worthless either way. Why waste his time?
ITT: trolls who can't afford more than an xbox arcade trashing the wii. Grow up please.
My personal opinion on DW/SW is that they are perfectly decent as mindless entertainment, although they do wear out their welcome. The attacks on it seem a tad hypocritical as all games are structured by repetition and there are many franchises that churn out sequels.
" So who's opinion do I listen to? A guy from IGN or an obviously offended fan?Hahahaha. awesome.
"Neither, it's a fucking Warriors game on the Wii.
Oh, you be trollin me! :3
@edinxbox@live.nl:
You haven't even played the game, right? The genre hasn't died out. No genre has died out. Its just that there's more money in shootan than hackan/slahan.
@huntad:
That's what I was thinking too. If the reviewer took no time into an actual critique of the game, then he shouldn't have even bothered putting it up. Its almost as he intentionally wrote it this way to get people ragin' like Cajuns.
@mfpantst:
This troll just admitted that this review has reviewing it.
@zombie2011:
No, I didn't. You haven't even played it! A shit game would be Sneak King.
@Bocam:
No, Lu Bu is part of the Dynasty Warriors series. Wow, look, that guy actually wrote something about the game.
The Warriors games are a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine. That said, I don't have to play this anytime soon. Because the only Koei game worth talking about is the upcoming Fist of the North Star game.
Take from this what you will.
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