Borderlands
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Ever tried to play l4d on a localhost? 9 times out of 10 it runs like ass.
no u dont, person hosting is the server, like halo, or diablo2
(char/stats saved ON the server, the rendered level itself is OFF the server)
From gamefaqs:
"its because people trust IGN's reviews and not everyone has a mommy and daddy who will buy them every little video game they want to try"
"IGN is hands down the most credible source available for gamers to rely on. They rarely make mistakes, and always put reviewers on task with genre's that they appreciate."
"Its a review from a trusted source, so it obviously won't make the game better, but people want to hear the pros and cons. Lately Gamespot has been a bit slow on getting reviews out and IGN is normally ahead of the game. So there you go troll."
wtf, people actually TRUST IGN?
"its because people trust IGN's reviews and not everyone has a mommy and daddy who will buy them every little video game they want to try"
"IGN is hands down the most credible source available for gamers to rely on. They rarely make mistakes, and always put reviewers on task with genre's that they appreciate."
"Its a review from a trusted source, so it obviously won't make the game better, but people want to hear the pros and cons. Lately Gamespot has been a bit slow on getting reviews out and IGN is normally ahead of the game. So there you go troll."
wtf, people actually TRUST IGN?
Where has ign really been off?
The xbox guys seem to do a really good job.
The Sony guys talk about how much they love sony a bit too much for my taste though, overrate a lot of stuff but from that POV i guess its fine.
The xbox guys seem to do a really good job.
The Sony guys talk about how much they love sony a bit too much for my taste though, overrate a lot of stuff but from that POV i guess its fine.
Borderlands (xbox360) reviews at Metacritic.com
90
GamePro
The fun I had with the rock-solid gunplay and extensive role-playing elements was considerably amplified by each additional player. Borderlands is an absolute blast that I'll go back to again and again, even if my friends aren't around to help out.
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88
IGN
It's something action role-playing game fans looking for an experience more up-close and brutal than genre entries of the third-person variety should have a blast with, and one of the more memorable products of 2009.
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85
Official Xbox Magazine
Borderlands is great but not for everyone. It's narrowly aimed at a certain type of player, and if you love fierce combat and the kind of group level grind that Blizzard's PC games specialize in, you'll feel right at home. [Dec 2009, p.66]
83
1UP
Call it a first-person Diablo, an evolution of Resistance 2's co-op mode, Monster Hunter for the west, or a party game for FPS gamers. Call it the best example of the transformative power of multiplayer. Whatever you designate it, Borderlands is a decent single-player FPS/RPG that simply becomes great -- when playing with others. Besides, sheer midget panic is something that has to be shared with friends.
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80
Giant Bomb
It's also one of those games that's so strong in parts that its shortcomings become almost glaring by comparison. As such, the game's barebones story, lackluster AI, and insufficient player trading options are real disappointments that prevent the game from reaching its full potential. But when you're frantically trying to stay alive while getting swarmed by an angry horde of gigantic spiderants, chances are you won't care much about that other stuff.
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90
GamePro
The fun I had with the rock-solid gunplay and extensive role-playing elements was considerably amplified by each additional player. Borderlands is an absolute blast that I'll go back to again and again, even if my friends aren't around to help out.
Read Full Review >
88
IGN
It's something action role-playing game fans looking for an experience more up-close and brutal than genre entries of the third-person variety should have a blast with, and one of the more memorable products of 2009.
Read Full Review >
85
Official Xbox Magazine
Borderlands is great but not for everyone. It's narrowly aimed at a certain type of player, and if you love fierce combat and the kind of group level grind that Blizzard's PC games specialize in, you'll feel right at home. [Dec 2009, p.66]
83
1UP
Call it a first-person Diablo, an evolution of Resistance 2's co-op mode, Monster Hunter for the west, or a party game for FPS gamers. Call it the best example of the transformative power of multiplayer. Whatever you designate it, Borderlands is a decent single-player FPS/RPG that simply becomes great -- when playing with others. Besides, sheer midget panic is something that has to be shared with friends.
Read Full Review >
80
Giant Bomb
It's also one of those games that's so strong in parts that its shortcomings become almost glaring by comparison. As such, the game's barebones story, lackluster AI, and insufficient player trading options are real disappointments that prevent the game from reaching its full potential. But when you're frantically trying to stay alive while getting swarmed by an angry horde of gigantic spiderants, chances are you won't care much about that other stuff.
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I trust Giant Bomb's, and especially Jeff Gerstmann's reviews. Reading it, it seemed like the biggest gripes were the simple AI (which was often offset by hordes of enemies coming at you), the FFA loot system and the lack of a real trade system, which if you're playing with people you know, isn't really that big of a deal.
Still just as excited, if not more now.
edit: In the IGN video review, the guy actually says that the AI is "engaging" at times.
Still just as excited, if not more now.
edit: In the IGN video review, the guy actually says that the AI is "engaging" at times.
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IGN lololol
They would have gave Damnation an 8.8 if you would have paid them enough
that made me
what magazine was it that got called out for giving favorable reviews to games that advertised with them?
the game was kane and lynch I remember that. The reviewer in question quit. was probably 3 years ago
Devs have been quoted as saying the PC controls are made for the PC. No console menus and that sort of bullshit.
that made me
what magazine was it that got called out for giving favorable reviews to games that advertised with them?
the game was kane and lynch I remember that. The reviewer in question quit. was probably 3 years ago
That was Jeff Gerstmann. He didn't quit. He was fired. He formed Giant Bomb with some of the other Gamespot staff that quit after all of that went down.
no u dont, person hosting is the server, like halo, or diablo2
(char/stats saved ON the server, the rendered level itself is OFF the server)
Diablo 2 is hosted by battle.net (assuming you're playing on bnet).
Don't know if it's been posted in this thread yet, but this is probably one of the funnier game previews i've seen. Great to see they have such a good sense of humor:
IGN Video: Borderlands Xbox 360 Series - Borderlands is for Real Gamers
IGN Video: Borderlands Xbox 360 Series - Borderlands is for Real Gamers
Sir Lucius
Veteran XX
So it sounds like they nailed the gameplay portion, which honestly is the most important part.
cael
Veteran XX
Destructoid - Review: Borderlands
Good pc review
Good pc review
awesome...fuckin gvideo lol!
lol that is a GREAT video
bump because that video is awesome
that made me
what magazine was it that got called out for giving favorable reviews to games that advertised with them?
the game was kane and lynch I remember that. The reviewer in question quit. was probably 3 years ago
Also reminded me of GS getting hammered by angry user reviews...
