To be honest, as the description states, 5 stars in EZA is considered Masterful, and not Perfect. What I like about this system is that it recognizes that imperfections can be a part of a great game without overshadowing its bests qualities.
Couldn't agree more. We're not talking about an FPS shooter which sneaks passed the rest to secure a 5 out of 5. We're talking about a once-in-a-generation title (perhaps) that fills a certain niche and is from Fumito Ueda. Hell... three games in and three generations later. Any one who enjoys these games will be over the moon to play it. It's not like The Last Guardian clones are rolling off of the factory line. Same goes for SoTC, etc.
Me too. Tlg is THE example of a game with flaws that is still an easy 10/10. This game gave me an experience that no other game has come close to, and that I'll never ever forget
+Easy Allies Hmm, I wonder why? In any case, just as your legacy/experience warrants, I agree that Easy Allies provides some of if not the very best video reviews for games. I always look forward to more. I think Bloodworth's 5 stars tipped me over to edge to get this game at launch, I was waiting for more people who I trust the opinion of to weigh in, and even though the game appears to be divisive with some, a 5 star review from Bloodworth means a lot. I know the 5 star system is treated a little bit differently than the 10 point system of GT, but didn't Bloodworth always push back against ever giving a game a perfect score before? This seems like it must be an incredible experience to apparently shift that stance.
I'd imagine this is Sony wanting to show that they are working with independent reviewers and Twitch streamers. I personally have no issue with it being stated.
Everyone, Bloodworth gave this game 5 stars. Remember the only other game he has given a perfect score to is F Zero GX on the Gamecube. This is a big deal.
Galva Tron are you kidding me??? The Know sucks! I respect her decision because The Know probably makes her more money than EZA could, but that show is cancer.
Honestly, this is by far the best review I have seen of this game. Not because of the final score, but because of what is actually being said. Daniel Bloodworth is a worthy addition to the game reviewing world. Also, great footage editing, great mix. Good job guys.
The comment section is filled with so much hateful people who are just begging for a reason to hate this game. They just don't get why a game like this is so highly rated. And sadly, it seems like they never will.
Based on Jim Sterlings review, I see plenty of reasons to give the game a 7-8 out of 10. Personally I do not care because I was never planning on buying the game, but I see way more of the fanboys sucking the cock of any review who blows sunshine up the games ass then I see haters complaining.
BINARYGOD Jim Sterling is just another hack who causes controversy because it nets him more views. Hell, he'd call a puppy ugly and disgusting if it would get him another 100k views.
Ah yes, anyone who disagrees with the greatness of the game must be [insert ad homonym attack]. Of course, only people who subjectively think it's great are objectively correct, and anyone who subjectively thinks it disappointing is objectively wrong. BTW - I only mention one review who said those things that would seem IMO worthy of scoring low or being disappointing, IGN, Arstechnica and other said similar things. People who gave the game higher scores also said it, they just decided that it didn't really matter or damage controlled it as being realistic (while never allowing that idea to forgive design flaws in other games). There, now I have mentioned others - perhaps they, even the higher scoring people, should also be character assassinated. It can do all it like emotionally, and can even do stuff that most other games don't in that regard - that doesn't mean we should just turn a blind eye to other issues, for what amounts to fanboyism and attempts (by gamers or press) to get more sales than otherwise or to teach other devs a lesson for their concentration on other aspects of game design. I am guessing most people falling all over themselves to support and defend this game, and to attack anyone who does not follow suite, are also the type to think similar wrt to The Last of Us and make stupid "it's the Citizen Cain of video games" arguments (that apparently don't understand why that movie is important).
The relationship between the player and Trico is unlike anything I've played in a video game. The reviews have been divisive but even with its technical shortcomings, this game is a work of art.
Unfortunately it seems this game went very underappreciated to many other than a passionate few who truly stuck it through to the end, It has one of The best Musical Scores of the Generation and one of the most moving endings but most people saw the game through the lens of UA-camrs and Streamers that just berated everything in an attempt to be entertaining. Fumito Ueda is forever solidified as one of my favorite developers.
5/5 does not mean perfect. It means masterful, just as the review itself says. It would be really, really boring to only give perfect scores to perfect games. It doesn't make any sense at all to do so.
Vincent Deshaies Not to mention that perfect games don't exist. A 10/10 or a 5/5 means that the pros are so strong that the cons don't bother the player very much.
Mario 64? Crono Trigger? Golden eye? Final Fantasy, Shenmue? Resident Evil 4? The pinnacle, as close as your can get I guess, but you can never really get "perfect" as it's a subjective thought, and thought's are abstract.
django chubbinz its a dawn of a new era with ultima brad with his bad ass shades and kyle bosman tied to a leash handled by sophie who has take over hubrers body. woof woof
This review is way better than IGN's, not because I was hyped for this game or anything, I didn't care for it until I watched a couple of reviews and it convinced to buy it when I finish FF XV. Good work guys!
ign gave it a 7 just for the camera issues and performance.....both ico and sotc had a shitty camara and weird controls yet not many people complain about them. A bad camera shouldn't detract that much from the score. I have yet to dislike a game just for that. and the performance, thank to god we have patches now.
IGN did not give it a 7 only because of camera issues and performance (not that these wouldn't be good reasons to down-grade a score, mind you). Did you even read the review or did you read someone else commenting on it, or are you purposefully misrepresenting it due to fanboyism.
Didn't think people still took IGN's reviews seriously, not after ORAS, Alien: Isolation (which contained outright lies in its review, and was criticised for illy things like being too hard on Hard mode). Plus Stapleton writing a piece on why he would never give Bloodborne a good score before the reviewer had even put a score up. That, and the "Believe the Hype" stupidity as well as scoring Batman: Arkham Knight, Evolve and Titanfall 9's.
Rob Taylor Written sarcasm often goes over my head... And even then, what does that mean? Every early copy is provided by a publisher. If you want to dismiss the good review because "Sony provided a copy", you have to dismiss the 4/10 reviews as well. Not trying to argue with you, I just don't see the point.
It was a reference to the fact that the video is bookended by the same phrase "Review copy provided by PlayStation" at the beginning and the end. Just seemed a little heavy-handed to repeat it twice.
Rob Taylor Sorry for that. I misunderstood you. Thought the comment was meant more like "I wonder why the game got such a high score" because many people here try to dismiss the review because "the copy was provided by PS". It's also the first time I saw the disclaimer being shown twice at the beginning and at the end. I wonder if they had to or if they just "wanted to make sure"...
If Blood says it's this good, this personally memorable, that's the highest honor I can think of. Blood has great taste and I buy games for the experience (I know, gross, "experience": but it's true). After watching IGN's review I was scared, but my resolve has returned after watching a few other video reviews; particularly this one. Great review Blood. Not perfect but unforgettably masterful.
I get that people call shenanigans on them giving it a 5 out of 5 after saying it isn't perfect. But that is why these guys are one of my go to reviewers. They rate their games on about the same things I do. If the overall experience was amazing, despite its shortcomings, It still deserves a great score from me.
Damn I thought I was the only one in that case. Those are the two channel I subscribed to on patreon. Though I waited till I finished last guardian to watch the review : )
You guys are the best! Even back in the day at Gametrailers, I've always agreed with your reviews. Your whole team feels like real gamers, and I get a genuine feeling of knowledge and passion from your team when it comes to games. Keep up the great work!
Gametrailers reviews were some of the best in the entire industry to me. To the point that they were one of the few reviewers I trusted in order to get a good sense of a game. In the end the decision is up to me whether to buy a game or not, but reviews in general can give you a great sense of a games worth and if it is something you would enjoy. Now with Easy Allies pretty much being the Gametrailers guys, I feel the same way as I did with Gametrailers. I value their opinion and insight. I always intended to get The Last Guardian no matter what, seeing that I'm a Team ICO fan, but to see guys I respect and look up to think that the game is brilliant, it just goes to show why they are one of the few that I trust. They feel the same way I feel about gaming most of the time.
5 stars doesn't mean perfect, it means masterful as stated below the score. People should really stop focusing on the score and more on the actual content of the review.
From just your review, it seems like the controls and camera are a part of the experience. Since your playing a child, the way he runs and controls seems correct for the story and since your going through narrow corridors with a giant animal, the camera having to adjust to the big furry creature in the way a lot seems to be intentional too.. Can't wait to play it for myself and see how much that's the case.
It's weird to see people are so forgiving towards clunky controls, camera issues and technical malfunctions. I've read a lot of comments of people saying; 'Well, that's just their style. Obviously you haven't played Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, they had the same thing.' It's not 2005 anymore. These problems should not have happened with this game. Especially from Team Ico where Fumito Ueda takes pride in artistical value. Any artist will always look for topping and improving that which has already been made. Gameplay, not story or atmosphere or graphics, is the basis of video games and thus these things should have been non-issues considering Ico and SotC. Despite the glowing reviews of journalists being content with a lesser game, something clearly went very wrong during development (and I'm not talking about the 10 year production time). Looking past the flaws this game has is selling the developers short. No artist would ever be satisfied with releasing something that has these flaws and I feel disregarding them as 'minor' is disrespectful towards such a unique developer. In my opinion, the final verdict should have reflected this.
All they have is story focused games. TLG, Uncharted, TLOU Lacking good gameplay but good story. I prefer gameplay, like Forza, Gears, Halo, Dead Rising and i care less about story. I have both anyways tho
Both the xbox one and PlayStation 4 share most of the same games exclusives make up a much smaller percentage, and the ps4 has more with a broader genre base..
I think that the 5/5 score is a bit too much since the game have several issues, but I'm glad that this game deserve to be in the same family of ICO and SOTC.
Noticing a worrying trend of anytime channels give their equivilents of 4.5/5 or 5/5 to a game all the comments are 'this is the only good review on youtube' and when people give out 3s it's 'this is fucking bullshit fuck this website for not justifying my purchase
Fumito Ueda is truly a video game auteur and his trilogy of games is proof of that. He's comparable to someone like Tarkovsky in terms of film directors.
In an age where hand holding, dlc stuff, microtransactions, 4k resolution, amazing high end graphics /gameplay etc, comes this filled with pure emotions and an oustanding story to remind us why we miss these kind of games from today's gaming industry. Yes, it may not be perfect in any way but who cares? The game came out after 10 long years of development and the only thing we do instead is complain why its not so long or why it got 83 on metacritic. I mean really, and we want to call ourselves gamers? Just enjoy what we've got, its probably the last game of its generation. Thank you Ueda!!! Also many thanks to Easy Allies and Bloodworth for this amazing and well written review.
Nice to see my favorite outlet understand that technical flaws (especially those as minor as those I experienced thus far in the game) don't detract from the overall enjoyment one can get from a game. Even better to see them acknowledge the fact that sometimes Trico won't listen as a feature (if an annoying one) and not a bug. Was very sad to see certain reviewers (even Jim Sterling who I'm normally a fan of) not be able to distinguish between them doing it wrong and the beast not listening. Every time it seemed like Trico just straight up wasn't listening for long stretches of time, I've ended up realizing that I was in the wrong place or issuing the wrong command. Can't blame the game for that...
Just finished the game. It's fascinating how all the flaws of the game slowly disapears as you advance through the end of the story. THIS is a game made with passion, very rare these days.
This question goes to all of you guys: How do you feel about the narration in game? I love all of Mr. Ueda's work, but I wish I could have felt a bit less disturbed while enjoying Trico's presence and the enviroment. Love you everybody, especially but not particularly in this order, Kyle, Elise, Michael, Ian, Brandon, Ben and Blood you are worth of my time anytime, congratulations on your efforts and thank you so much for sharing who you really are with us! Have a wonderful new year!
to the people who complains about the score when it has some flaws: A game doesnt need to be perfect to get a score of 5/5 . Its about how the game's vision was executed and how the creator of the game wanted you to experience the game . If u dont like well crafted worlds with meaningful/emotional story , then this game isnt for you .
Thank you so much for all of your hard work on this video. I know it is tough to work until the AM hours (I'm doing it right now, about to be done.). I find determination in knowing Brandon was working late to edit this while I was working late on college physics homework. It sloths the pain of having barely any sleep "tomorrow". :)
To those complaining about the score; Shadow of the Colossus wasn't a perfect game either. But time has clearly proven that a game doesn't need to be perfect to be one of the greatest gaming experiences available still today. This review acknowledges these faults, while the score tells you to look past them anyway, for an experience that absolutely can not be missed.
I like that they provided you a review copy. I still am waiting for one of presentations (E3, PSX, Nintendo, or Xbox have one) to specifically call you guys out on one of your bets.
Loved this game, loved every single second of it. I don't mind the clunky controls and finicky camera. The feeling of a bond between myself and Trico was so masterfully built up over the game, by the end my heart was aching at what I was seeing and experiencing. I'll still get a little chocked up now when I think about it. But this is what I expected from Ueda, I knew my heart would be touched and it did not disappoint in the slightest. I adore this game and I'm SO glad I was able to experience it. ICO, Shadow of the Colossus and now The Last Guardian... I'm in awe of the masterwork of Ueda and his team. I adore them and I just love this game to death. In the age of throw away entertainment and games that only exist to take the money from my wallet it's such a joy that a game like this could still be made. Thank you, Mr. Ueda.
Personally, this game is technically marvelous although there are camera angle issues. The technical feat of this game is not just about the most organic real time interactive animated creature created but the accomplishment of creating seamless transitions between scripted and unscripted playable or non-playable sequences within the same physics base 3D engine. One example is the cage rolling sequences with the kid inside a cage - it is a mixed of scripted, unscripted, playable and non-playable sequences and they all melted together perfectly in real time within the same 3D engine environment without the need of a separated graphics rendering for the scripted sequences like those in Uncharted, Tomb Raider or God of War - I am not talking about the separately rendered non-playable "cut scenes". It would be nice if the developer was able to provide a zoom out control together with transparent wall features. When close-up camera angle issues occur, players are able to zoom out and rotate in the situation of Trico body blocking view or see through wall during zoom out if the situation is inside close quarters. Anyway, I am not a graphics expert, the implementation of a zoom out control and transparent wall may not be feasible in this game engine. Maybe, transparent walls don't fit the cinematic style of the game. However, "to me", the camera angle issues fail to do a dent on this game technical achievement. I haven't seen any other game doing these kinds of technical feats. Anyway, certainly there are tons of people out there appreciate the flashy graphics of Uncharted more than these subtle technical feats in The Last Guardian.
"The Last Guardian is not a perfect game", but is a 5/5 - finally a review system unafraid to give the full score when it's deserved, while realising this doesn't mean 'perfect'! Great stuff.
Can't say how sad I was after finding out that GT shut down and how happy I was when I recognized that voice in the review. You guys have always influenced me on what game to play and what to expect and you'll get my full support to become at least as successful on your new platform as you were with GT. Really glad you're back.
Barn Star sponsored by Playstation of course there going to give it 5 out of 5 I knew it from the moment they brought up the early review segment in the beginning
Wholeheartedly agree with everyone saying you guys write the best "SUBJECTIVE" reviews. Which is what a review is. The emphasis on your experience is key. Great review Bloodworth, and Jones killed it with this cut as well. Great choice of music at the end, so powerful. Damn I gotta pick up a PS4 now...
Omg it's really true..... I just found this channel yesterday. My brother told me about it. It feels good to hear this wonderful voice again :D Greetings from germany. Love you guys.
For those concerned about the 5 stars despite some issues: hearken back to the GT days. If you remember their reviews at GT, it became kind of a running joke how granular their scores were. 9.8 was effectively the highest they ever gave anything. 9.2 meant something different from 9.1, and 8.5 was a world away. I like the new system, because it accepts that 5 stars isn't perfect by any means, and it forces the reviewer to confront the game in much broader strokes. Bloodworth thought this game was masterful in spite of its framerate issues - and that says a lot, for those of us who knows Bloodworth's normal reservedness when it comes to reviews.
eschatological this. The 100 point system is beyond retarded as there is no clear way to explain why a game scores .1 points higher or less. The ten point system is far superior for this reason.
My God, Blood gave it a 5. Never thought we would see the day when Blood gives a game a perfect score. Cannot wait to play this game as well. I think I'm going to wait until my Christmas break starts to dive in. Jolly game in a jolly time of year. Love & Respect.
While I not always agree with you guys, I have to say, it was a fantastic review. This video truly shows how passionate about videogames you guys are, which is rare. I almost always thought I'm the last one of my kind, but it's fully clear now that you guys are just as hardcore gamers too (who played and know tons of games, appreciate great works, etc.).The interesting thing is that IGN gave the game a 7/10, and the negatives they came up with was the same as EaZ mentoined (sometimes bad camera, framerate-drops, sometimes hard to control Trico). The reviewer whined like a little bitch who, and how these problems basically killed the experience for him. I know, it's a stretch a little bit, but you get my point.No game is perfect. The games are we consider "perfect" are the games who have a lot of great, memorable moments, and the good stuff outeeights any bad stuff and problem in them. The Last Guardian is that kind of game. Although it has some problems, the experience you will get from it will make you forget those little problems it has - at least that's what I assume.The main difference is I can see the passion of hardcore gamers in EaZ's review, while I can't see it in IGN's.But IGN is like the yellow-media anyway. They did so much bad reviews I can't even count them.
People need to understand that review scores are always personal. If your interpretation of the review is that the game is at max a 4/5 then that's OK. But for someone (the reviewer) who has experienced Ico and Shadows of the Colossus with similar issues and still hold them as one of the greatest games made then those flaws are easily overlooked and still make it a masterful game.
Daniel Bloodworth gave a game a perfect score. Now I've seen it all. I'm in awe. Framerate drops? Sometimes clunky controls/camera? I certainly don't care about that.
I just finished playing this game a day ago. I wanted to finish the game before watching any reviews so as not to spoil anything for myself. I agree with review 100%. This game is a masterpiece. In the beginning of the game as you and Trico are trying to build a bond, he is probably the most frustrating companion of any game. I tell him to go one way, he goes the other. Yet, as the game progresses, you can't help but build a strong understanding of each other. And by the end, you two are a well oiled machine. This game, minus a few flaws here and there (frame rate dips pretty hard in certain areas, and game does a terrible job explaining how to interact with Trico), this game is a damn masterpiece.
Why avoid it? It doesn't hurt the review and it's interesting to know. But I guess it's weird if you only do that for Sony games. Eh. Great review btw, about what I expected from this game.
Couldn't agree more with you, Blood. Although frustrating at times due to technical issues, this journey has been unforgettable and made me tear up multiple times. It is not a perfect game, but it is the perfect game for me this year. Well deserved 5 out of 5.
Thanks for the review EZA! Far too many people get hung up on the numbers instead of the content and context of the review. You explained why you all believe it deserves the score you gave it, and that's all that matters. I wish I could have the chance to experience this game, after waiting 9 years it's a shame I don't own a PS4.
Amist all the (oh so mixed) reviews, yours was the one that could truly shake my faith on this game. Thank you, Daniel. I'm glad you enjoyed the game that much and can't wait to start my own adventure with Trico today :)
I always love the reviews you guys have put out, I am actually just finding this site after the whole GT thing.... have to say i am a bit disappointed that there was a score at the end of the review. Feels like such a hold over. Keep up the great writing and the narrator is top notch.
*SPOILERS* Having just completed it, and being a huge fan of shadow of the colossus, I think the 5 star rating is a bit much... Maybe 4 or even 4.5 but there's no way a game that has such an inconsistent frame rate and poor camera controls should get a perfect score. I know its your scoring system so you can give it whatever (and I still respect Bloodworth's opinion) but, to me, 5 stars means the game is perfect or a masterpiece and there is no way to improve upon it. I can think of several improvements and came across many points in the game where I thought "this is getting really tedious". Take one of the puzzles near the end (opening the ceiling), that has to be one of the worst designed puzzles ever and it doesn't even take much brain power. In fact, finding the room takes more skill than completing the puzzle! Anyways I hope this rant hasn't come across as rude or anything, I still love EZA and all of your content xD *SPOILERS*
Shadow of the colossus has probably the worst framerate for a video game in the 6th generation and yet you criticize TLG FPS? The dev isn't one to be consistent on FPS, but it was as stable as ICO that's for sure or least damn near.
Alex Ander they aren't sponsored, they just got the game early, which is common practice for reviewing outlets. No money was given to EZA, so it can't be considered a sponsorship.
I still funny how under each and every EZA review a new person is finding out that this is the new home of the GT crew, even a year after EZA was founded. Probably even in two years. But that's great, welcome back. ;)
RedVIII I'm still baffles that they didn't have the same amount of views & subscribers as GT even though they are literally the same team. I wish they can get back the glory of GT. More people needs to be informed about this new venture. (Easy Allies)
Having only played the Demo for Shadows of the Colossus on a friend's ps2 many years ago, playing the first few hours of Last Guardian has been so far a very unique and memorable experiance; first time in a game I've ever felt like I'm interacting with a living creature, and I look forward to continuing my adventure with it!
Quite paradoxically, in this context, a "10" should mean that the very rating system itself is, in this case, "meaningless". It means that not every game is "a mere sum of its technically constitutive parts"; that a deeply flawed game in a technical stance can still be a brilliant masterpiece of an overall experience, leaving us with an ever-lasting artistic impression (a game that comes to mind? Sega's Shenmue, for instance - much greater an experience than the mere sum of its constitutive technical parts). In this way, what this "10 out of 10" tries to express is its own inability to be consistent as an all-inclusive rating system, and the only way to somehow "save" its relevance is precisely by subverting its very ordinary application - as a merely individual technical calculator, telling us about graphics, gameplay, story and what not. This game deserves a 10 because "it subverts what it means to be a great game". It's the intangible "spirit" of the overall experience what really matters here.
This review makes me happy seeing that I never thought this game would be released. I'm so happy with the industry and the fact that you all came back together.
Easy Allies Blood great review! I'm loving it as well, kinda weird how all over the place the review scores are. RE: the Sony disclosure stuff, why haven't I heard this disclosure elsewhere? The reason I ask is because, as you can see with some of these dubious comments, being the only outlet to disclose seems to confuse (stupid) people as to the nature of the disclosure... maybe it would make more sense to qualify the disclosure a bit moving forward so (stupid) folks don't make assumptions about sponsorship, etc.
Hi guys, this is not a 5 stars game by any stretch of imagination. I have played for 5 hours and I am having issues with the camera. Sometimes, Trico doen't do what I want, for example I know how to resolve a puzzle but I have to deal with it instead, Is it fun? NO. Don't get me wrong, great game but not a 5 stars game.
A lot of times Trico wouldn't listen and it got so frustrating I wanted to just leave him! Then he'd make a sad sound and look at me with those eyes and all my anger drained away....until 3 mins later when he wouldn't listen to me again.
First game in over 25 years of gaming that contained a moment that truly moved me. If Bloodworth felt the same I can totally understand the score, even though the game is not perfect at all. I think Jim Sterling's less positive assessment of the game is perfectly valid as well.
Controls, camera, and performance is what ruined Shadow of the Colossus for me and I'm heartbroken that they didn't seem to make improvements to how the game plays in those 10 years.
Makes me teary-eyed seeing and hearing this game again, so beautiful and heart-wrenching. Was very frustrating and depressing at moments, but definitely deserves a 5/5.
Wow!! A 5 star score!! Are you guys going to have round table discussion or anything regarding this review? Just curious how the reviewer arrived at the score. Process and all that. I've always enjoyed those things. Once again, excellent review well written and delivered. You guys are becoming my favorite game channel.
Jeez, calm down there guys, sometimes things are larger than the sum of its parts. Close your eyes and think of your favourite game, if you were a reviewer would you give it a 5 outta 5? Some people would and some people wouldn't (I wouldn't personally but that's a personal choice). Numbers and words =/= emotions, it's just all the language we have to try and convey our thoughts and feelings as articulate as possible (also don't chase objective reviews, they don't exist, learn a reviewers tastes and go from there. I imagine if you've been following Blood long enough you'd know most his preferences (Witcher 3 is a prime example, lot of people can't get past the mechanics of that game, also doesn't bother a whole heap of people, should be easy to see why he'd emphasize non-mechanical/non-performance traits in other games. It's not hard y'all)
I'm so glad you guys had the guts to give it 5/5, despite the technical frame rate issues that most other reviewers seem intent on focusing on. I finished the game on the weekend and it's all I've been able to think about since.
Thanks again for the amazing work. For the past few days I've heard some rumors about frame rate / control issues. It was slowly draining my excitement, but nothing is going to get in my way of finally enjoying The Last Guardian after work :D
I was excited about this game, but to see Blood give it a 5/5 is crazy. Considering how I felt about Ico and SotC, LOVE them, I can't wait to get my copy in the mail of TLG today!
"The Last Guardian is not a perfect game, but it's a mesmerizing adventure, that we will never forget"
The wait was worth it =)
To be honest, as the description states, 5 stars in EZA is considered Masterful, and not Perfect. What I like about this system is that it recognizes that imperfections can be a part of a great game without overshadowing its bests qualities.
Cronus Cro THIS! So many other comments here just don't get this.
Couldn't agree more. We're not talking about an FPS shooter which sneaks passed the rest to secure a 5 out of 5. We're talking about a once-in-a-generation title (perhaps) that fills a certain niche and is from Fumito Ueda. Hell... three games in and three generations later. Any one who enjoys these games will be over the moon to play it. It's not like The Last Guardian clones are rolling off of the factory line. Same goes for SoTC, etc.
Well said :)
Me too. Tlg is THE example of a game with flaws that is still an easy 10/10. This game gave me an experience that no other game has come close to, and that I'll never ever forget
Happy to see you guys getting review copies, your reviews are by far the strongest on youtube
+Easy Allies Hmm, I wonder why? In any case, just as your legacy/experience warrants, I agree that Easy Allies provides some of if not the very best video reviews for games. I always look forward to more.
I think Bloodworth's 5 stars tipped me over to edge to get this game at launch, I was waiting for more people who I trust the opinion of to weigh in, and even though the game appears to be divisive with some, a 5 star review from Bloodworth means a lot. I know the 5 star system is treated a little bit differently than the 10 point system of GT, but didn't Bloodworth always push back against ever giving a game a perfect score before? This seems like it must be an incredible experience to apparently shift that stance.
Easy Allies That new rule is good for consumers I guess?
Edit. Consumers. Not buyers. I don't know the difference but anyway.
I'd imagine this is Sony wanting to show that they are working with independent reviewers and Twitch streamers. I personally have no issue with it being stated.
Everyone, Bloodworth gave this game 5 stars. Remember the only other game he has given a perfect score to is F Zero GX on the Gamecube. This is a big deal.
Easy Allies deserve at least 1 million subscribers. I mean c'mon people, these are the Gametrailers guys!!!
Galva Tron are you kidding me??? The Know sucks! I respect her decision because The Know probably makes her more money than EZA could, but that show is cancer.
Wrong. Elyse went to work with her husband at Fun Haus
the gal left but the guys stayed
she left before Gametrailers closed down
Honestly, this is by far the best review I have seen of this game. Not because of the final score, but because of what is actually being said. Daniel Bloodworth is a worthy addition to the game reviewing world. Also, great footage editing, great mix. Good job guys.
So true. He explained it better afyet playing once than I could after playing it 7 times lol
The comment section is filled with so much hateful people who are just begging for a reason to hate this game.
They just don't get why a game like this is so highly rated. And sadly, it seems like they never will.
Based on Jim Sterlings review, I see plenty of reasons to give the game a 7-8 out of 10. Personally I do not care because I was never planning on buying the game, but I see way more of the fanboys sucking the cock of any review who blows sunshine up the games ass then I see haters complaining.
BINARYGOD Jim Sterling is just another hack who causes controversy because it nets him more views.
Hell, he'd call a puppy ugly and disgusting if it would get him another 100k views.
Based on the guy who gave Assassin's Creed II a 4, with a laughable and almost totally inaccurate review. Sure. Maybe he should stick to editorials.
Ah yes, anyone who disagrees with the greatness of the game must be [insert ad homonym attack].
Of course, only people who subjectively think it's great are objectively correct, and anyone who subjectively thinks it disappointing is objectively wrong.
BTW - I only mention one review who said those things that would seem IMO worthy of scoring low or being disappointing, IGN, Arstechnica and other said similar things. People who gave the game higher scores also said it, they just decided that it didn't really matter or damage controlled it as being realistic (while never allowing that idea to forgive design flaws in other games).
There, now I have mentioned others - perhaps they, even the higher scoring people, should also be character assassinated.
It can do all it like emotionally, and can even do stuff that most other games don't in that regard - that doesn't mean we should just turn a blind eye to other issues, for what amounts to fanboyism and attempts (by gamers or press) to get more sales than otherwise or to teach other devs a lesson for their concentration on other aspects of game design.
I am guessing most people falling all over themselves to support and defend this game, and to attack anyone who does not follow suite, are also the type to think similar wrt to The Last of Us and make stupid "it's the Citizen Cain of video games" arguments (that apparently don't understand why that movie is important).
@@Gehir perfect example of what a delusional piece of shit he is
The relationship between the player and Trico is unlike anything I've played in a video game. The reviews have been divisive but even with its technical shortcomings, this game is a work of art.
Unfortunately it seems this game went very underappreciated to many other than a passionate few who truly stuck it through to the end, It has one of The best Musical Scores of the Generation and one of the most moving endings but most people saw the game through the lens of UA-camrs and Streamers that just berated everything in an attempt to be entertaining.
Fumito Ueda is forever solidified as one of my favorite developers.
5/5 - "Not a Perfect Game" - EasyAllies
5/5 does not mean perfect. It means masterful, just as the review itself says. It would be really, really boring to only give perfect scores to perfect games. It doesn't make any sense at all to do so.
Vincent Deshaies Not to mention that perfect games don't exist. A 10/10 or a 5/5 means that the pros are so strong that the cons don't bother the player very much.
Vincent Deshaies but there's no thrill of the 5/5 chase. Like there was with gametrailers.
name a game that is perfect
Mario 64? Crono Trigger? Golden eye? Final Fantasy, Shenmue? Resident Evil 4? The pinnacle, as close as your can get I guess, but you can never really get "perfect" as it's a subjective thought, and thought's are abstract.
A 5/5 from Blood?! This has to be good.
Brandon Jones in his PRIME.
Brandon Jones Prime hehehehehe!
django chubbinz its a dawn of a new era with ultima brad with his bad ass shades and kyle bosman tied to a leash handled by sophie who has take over hubrers body. woof woof
That beast is a marvel. It's the first time I feel a virtual animal so real. I see a lot of my dog in him.
This review is way better than IGN's, not because I was hyped for this game or anything, I didn't care for it until I watched a couple of reviews and it convinced to buy it when I finish FF XV. Good work guys!
ign gave it a 7 just for the camera issues and performance.....both ico and sotc had a shitty camara and weird controls yet not many people complain about them. A bad camera shouldn't detract that much from the score. I have yet to dislike a game just for that. and the performance, thank to god we have patches now.
Sebastian Zavala only fanboys like them game's smh
IGN did not give it a 7 only because of camera issues and performance (not that these wouldn't be good reasons to down-grade a score, mind you). Did you even read the review or did you read someone else commenting on it, or are you purposefully misrepresenting it due to fanboyism.
Didn't think people still took IGN's reviews seriously, not after ORAS, Alien: Isolation (which contained outright lies in its review, and was criticised for illy things like being too hard on Hard mode). Plus Stapleton writing a piece on why he would never give Bloodborne a good score before the reviewer had even put a score up.
That, and the "Believe the Hype" stupidity as well as scoring Batman: Arkham Knight, Evolve and Titanfall 9's.
I wonder who provided the review copy...
Rob Taylor It literally says in the first second that the review copy was provided by PlayStation
30791yassin Is this your first time experiencing sarcasm? Or is that second?
Rob Taylor Written sarcasm often goes over my head...
And even then, what does that mean? Every early copy is provided by a publisher. If you want to dismiss the good review because "Sony provided a copy", you have to dismiss the 4/10 reviews as well.
Not trying to argue with you, I just don't see the point.
It was a reference to the fact that the video is bookended by the same phrase "Review copy provided by PlayStation" at the beginning and the end. Just seemed a little heavy-handed to repeat it twice.
Rob Taylor Sorry for that. I misunderstood you. Thought the comment was meant more like "I wonder why the game got such a high score" because many people here try to dismiss the review because "the copy was provided by PS".
It's also the first time I saw the disclaimer being shown twice at the beginning and at the end. I wonder if they had to or if they just "wanted to make sure"...
So many people having differing opinions. Means it's probably a good game.
kambion Great art is often divisive.
Sometimes people just forget that all that matters is the adventure
If Blood says it's this good, this personally memorable, that's the highest honor I can think of. Blood has great taste and I buy games for the experience (I know, gross, "experience": but it's true). After watching IGN's review I was scared, but my resolve has returned after watching a few other video reviews; particularly this one.
Great review Blood. Not perfect but unforgettably masterful.
I get that people call shenanigans on them giving it a 5 out of 5 after saying it isn't perfect. But that is why these guys are one of my go to reviewers. They rate their games on about the same things I do. If the overall experience was amazing, despite its shortcomings, It still deserves a great score from me.
Exactly!!!!!
Easy Allies and ACG is my favorite reviewers.
Couldn't agree more. Easy Allies and ACG are my go-to place for game reviews.
Damn I thought I was the only one in that case. Those are the two channel I subscribed to on patreon. Though I waited till I finished last guardian to watch the review : )
What;s ACG?
Why aren't you guys counted on metacritic? Your reviews are so well done.
Even theneedledrop isn't counted on metacritic
***** Awesome!
You guys are the best! Even back in the day at Gametrailers, I've always agreed with your reviews. Your whole team feels like real gamers, and I get a genuine feeling of knowledge and passion from your team when it comes to games. Keep up the great work!
That FUCKING MUSIC!!!!! I want this fucking game NOW!!!
Gametrailers reviews were some of the best in the entire industry to me. To the point that they were one of the few reviewers I trusted in order to get a good sense of a game.
In the end the decision is up to me whether to buy a game or not, but reviews in general can give you a great sense of a games worth and if it is something you would enjoy. Now with Easy Allies pretty much being the Gametrailers guys, I feel the same way as I did with Gametrailers.
I value their opinion and insight. I always intended to get The Last Guardian no matter what, seeing that I'm a Team ICO fan, but to see guys I respect and look up to think that the game is brilliant, it just goes to show why they are one of the few that I trust. They feel the same way I feel about gaming most of the time.
Gametrailers is back OMG im going to cry
5 stars doesn't mean perfect, it means masterful as stated below the score. People should really stop focusing on the score and more on the actual content of the review.
From just your review, it seems like the controls and camera are a part of the experience. Since your playing a child, the way he runs and controls seems correct for the story and since your going through narrow corridors with a giant animal, the camera having to adjust to the big furry creature in the way a lot seems to be intentional too.. Can't wait to play it for myself and see how much that's the case.
It's weird to see people are so forgiving towards clunky controls, camera issues and technical malfunctions. I've read a lot of comments of people saying; 'Well, that's just their style. Obviously you haven't played Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, they had the same thing.' It's not 2005 anymore. These problems should not have happened with this game. Especially from Team Ico where Fumito Ueda takes pride in artistical value.
Any artist will always look for topping and improving that which has already been made. Gameplay, not story or atmosphere or graphics, is the basis of video games and thus these things should have been non-issues considering Ico and SotC.
Despite the glowing reviews of journalists being content with a lesser game, something clearly went very wrong during development (and I'm not talking about the 10 year production time). Looking past the flaws this game has is selling the developers short. No artist would ever be satisfied with releasing something that has these flaws and I feel disregarding them as 'minor' is disrespectful towards such a unique developer. In my opinion, the final verdict should have reflected this.
This is why i bought a Playstation; they don't focus only on the shooter genre, but a good variety instead.
same
I know how you feel about variety; that's the same reason why I bought a PC.
All they have is story focused games.
TLG, Uncharted, TLOU
Lacking good gameplay but good story.
I prefer gameplay, like Forza, Gears, Halo, Dead Rising and i care less about story.
I have both anyways tho
Both the xbox one and PlayStation 4 share most of the same games exclusives make up a much smaller percentage, and the ps4 has more with a broader genre base..
@@Onlyicedmilk sure sure. Keep being in denial
I think that the 5/5 score is a bit too much since the game have several issues, but I'm glad that this game deserve to be in the same family of ICO and SOTC.
No reviewers ever beat GameTrailers/EasyAllies reviews!
Noticing a worrying trend of anytime channels give their equivilents of 4.5/5 or 5/5 to a game all the comments are 'this is the only good review on youtube' and when people give out 3s it's 'this is fucking bullshit fuck this website for not justifying my purchase
Chiyori Nakanishi Yeah it's kind of worrying
"People on UA-cam are fucking retards" more news at 11.
Fumito Ueda is truly a video game auteur and his trilogy of games is proof of that. He's comparable to someone like Tarkovsky in terms of film directors.
Thank you for making a review that not only doesn't have spoilers, but tells me right away that it doesn't.
"A game that is delayed will eventually be good, while a game that is rushed will always be bad."
Seems the wait was worth it for this one.
In an age where hand holding, dlc stuff, microtransactions, 4k resolution, amazing high end graphics /gameplay etc, comes this filled with pure emotions and an oustanding story to remind us why we miss these kind of games from today's gaming industry. Yes, it may not be perfect in any way but who cares?
The game came out after 10 long years of development and the only thing we do instead is complain why its not so long or why it got 83 on metacritic.
I mean really, and we want to call ourselves gamers?
Just enjoy what we've got, its probably the last game of its generation.
Thank you Ueda!!!
Also many thanks to Easy Allies and Bloodworth for this amazing and well written review.
Nice to see my favorite outlet understand that technical flaws (especially those as minor as those I experienced thus far in the game) don't detract from the overall enjoyment one can get from a game. Even better to see them acknowledge the fact that sometimes Trico won't listen as a feature (if an annoying one) and not a bug.
Was very sad to see certain reviewers (even Jim Sterling who I'm normally a fan of) not be able to distinguish between them doing it wrong and the beast not listening. Every time it seemed like Trico just straight up wasn't listening for long stretches of time, I've ended up realizing that I was in the wrong place or issuing the wrong command. Can't blame the game for that...
Finally a legit review! Thanks for making my day GT.
BoSaif lol like you're assuming anyone giving it a lower score ain't legit
danrg26 Exactly bro!
Just finished the game. It's fascinating how all the flaws of the game slowly disapears as you advance through the end of the story. THIS is a game made with passion, very rare these days.
This question goes to all of you guys: How do you feel about the narration in game? I love all of Mr. Ueda's work, but I wish I could have felt a bit less disturbed while enjoying Trico's presence and the enviroment.
Love you everybody, especially but not particularly in this order, Kyle, Elise, Michael, Ian, Brandon, Ben and Blood you are worth of my time anytime, congratulations on your efforts and thank you so much for sharing who you really are with us! Have a wonderful new year!
This is why I am so glad you guys ( EASY ALLIES) decided to stay together. I just love your reviews so much. Good job!!!
to the people who complains about the score when it has some flaws:
A game doesnt need to be perfect to get a score of 5/5 . Its about how the game's vision was executed and how the creator of the game wanted you to experience the game .
If u dont like well crafted worlds with meaningful/emotional story , then this game isnt for you .
Thank you so much for all of your hard work on this video. I know it is tough to work until the AM hours (I'm doing it right now, about to be done.). I find determination in knowing Brandon was working late to edit this while I was working late on college physics homework. It sloths the pain of having barely any sleep "tomorrow". :)
I have never seen this before and it is soooo refreshing. Thank you so much for saying who gave you the review copy.
To those complaining about the score; Shadow of the Colossus wasn't a perfect game either. But time has clearly proven that a game doesn't need to be perfect to be one of the greatest gaming experiences available still today.
This review acknowledges these faults, while the score tells you to look past them anyway, for an experience that absolutely can not be missed.
It's kind of hard to believe this game is finally out, and I'm watching a review for it.
I'm going to help support you guys. By far the most well presented, well written reviews on UA-cam.
I like that they provided you a review copy. I still am waiting for one of presentations (E3, PSX, Nintendo, or Xbox have one) to specifically call you guys out on one of your bets.
Nearing the end of this game, absolutely amazing. I didn't feel anything for Trico at the start, now i almost shed a tear every time it gets hurt.
Loved this game, loved every single second of it. I don't mind the clunky controls and finicky camera. The feeling of a bond between myself and Trico was so masterfully built up over the game, by the end my heart was aching at what I was seeing and experiencing. I'll still get a little chocked up now when I think about it. But this is what I expected from Ueda, I knew my heart would be touched and it did not disappoint in the slightest. I adore this game and I'm SO glad I was able to experience it. ICO, Shadow of the Colossus and now The Last Guardian... I'm in awe of the masterwork of Ueda and his team. I adore them and I just love this game to death. In the age of throw away entertainment and games that only exist to take the money from my wallet it's such a joy that a game like this could still be made. Thank you, Mr. Ueda.
Personally, this game is technically marvelous although there are camera angle issues.
The technical feat of this game is not just about the most organic real time interactive animated creature created but the accomplishment of creating seamless transitions between scripted and unscripted playable or non-playable sequences within the same physics base 3D engine.
One example is the cage rolling sequences with the kid inside a cage - it is a mixed of scripted, unscripted, playable and non-playable sequences and they all melted together perfectly in real time within the same 3D engine environment without the need of a separated graphics rendering for the scripted sequences like those in Uncharted, Tomb Raider or God of War - I am not talking about the separately rendered non-playable "cut scenes".
It would be nice if the developer was able to provide a zoom out control together with transparent wall features. When close-up camera angle issues occur, players are able to zoom out and rotate in the situation of Trico body blocking view or see through wall during zoom out if the situation is inside close quarters. Anyway, I am not a graphics expert, the implementation of a zoom out control and transparent wall may not be feasible in this game engine. Maybe, transparent walls don't fit the cinematic style of the game.
However, "to me", the camera angle issues fail to do a dent on this game technical achievement. I haven't seen any other game doing these kinds of technical feats.
Anyway, certainly there are tons of people out there appreciate the flashy graphics of Uncharted more than these subtle technical feats in The Last Guardian.
"The Last Guardian is not a perfect game", but is a 5/5 - finally a review system unafraid to give the full score when it's deserved, while realising this doesn't mean 'perfect'! Great stuff.
I bet Bossman was excited. Can't wait to play it tomorrow
Can't say how sad I was after finding out that GT shut down and how happy I was when I recognized that voice in the review. You guys have always influenced me on what game to play and what to expect and you'll get my full support to become at least as successful on your new platform as you were with GT. Really glad you're back.
"The last guardian is not a perfect game..." Then gives it a perfect score!
5/5 stars = Masterful. Masterful =/= Perfect.
Five is the most you can get, four and a half may have been more appropriate given the problems Blood mentioned.
Barn Star sponsored by Playstation of course there going to give it 5 out of 5 I knew it from the moment they brought up the early review segment in the beginning
It's the most you can get, but it does not mean perfect. It's the whole point of the stars system.
the witcher 3 isnt perfect yet its a masterpiece
Wholeheartedly agree with everyone saying you guys write the best "SUBJECTIVE" reviews. Which is what a review is.
The emphasis on your experience is key. Great review Bloodworth, and Jones killed it with this cut as well. Great choice of music at the end, so powerful.
Damn I gotta pick up a PS4 now...
Omg it's really true..... I just found this channel yesterday. My brother told me about it.
It feels good to hear this wonderful voice again :D
Greetings from germany. Love you guys.
For those concerned about the 5 stars despite some issues: hearken back to the GT days.
If you remember their reviews at GT, it became kind of a running joke how granular their scores were. 9.8 was effectively the highest they ever gave anything. 9.2 meant something different from 9.1, and 8.5 was a world away. I like the new system, because it accepts that 5 stars isn't perfect by any means, and it forces the reviewer to confront the game in much broader strokes. Bloodworth thought this game was masterful in spite of its framerate issues - and that says a lot, for those of us who knows Bloodworth's normal reservedness when it comes to reviews.
eschatological this. The 100 point system is beyond retarded as there is no clear way to explain why a game scores .1 points higher or less. The ten point system is far superior for this reason.
My God, Blood gave it a 5. Never thought we would see the day when Blood gives a game a perfect score. Cannot wait to play this game as well. I think I'm going to wait until my Christmas break starts to dive in. Jolly game in a jolly time of year. Love & Respect.
While I not always agree with you guys, I have to say, it was a fantastic review. This video truly shows how passionate about videogames you guys are, which is rare. I almost always thought I'm the last one of my kind, but it's fully clear now that you guys are just as hardcore gamers too (who played and know tons of games, appreciate great works, etc.).The interesting thing is that IGN gave the game a 7/10, and the negatives they came up with was the same as EaZ mentoined (sometimes bad camera, framerate-drops, sometimes hard to control Trico). The reviewer whined like a little bitch who, and how these problems basically killed the experience for him. I know, it's a stretch a little bit, but you get my point.No game is perfect. The games are we consider "perfect" are the games who have a lot of great, memorable moments, and the good stuff outeeights any bad stuff and problem in them. The Last Guardian is that kind of game. Although it has some problems, the experience you will get from it will make you forget those little problems it has - at least that's what I assume.The main difference is I can see the passion of hardcore gamers in EaZ's review, while I can't see it in IGN's.But IGN is like the yellow-media anyway. They did so much bad reviews I can't even count them.
People need to understand that review scores are always personal. If your interpretation of the review is that the game is at max a 4/5 then that's OK. But for someone (the reviewer) who has experienced Ico and Shadows of the Colossus with similar issues and still hold them as one of the greatest games made then those flaws are easily overlooked and still make it a masterful game.
Just finished this game. It's got to be one of my favorites. Beautiful and mesmerizing.
Aside from Zelda, there might NEVER be another game with so much soul and character put into it, like this game has. Enjoy it while you can folks!
Daniel Bloodworth gave a game a perfect score. Now I've seen it all. I'm in awe. Framerate drops? Sometimes clunky controls/camera? I certainly don't care about that.
I just finished playing this game a day ago. I wanted to finish the game before watching any reviews so as not to spoil anything for myself. I agree with review 100%.
This game is a masterpiece. In the beginning of the game as you and Trico are trying to build a bond, he is probably the most frustrating companion of any game. I tell him to go one way, he goes the other. Yet, as the game progresses, you can't help but build a strong understanding of each other. And by the end, you two are a well oiled machine.
This game, minus a few flaws here and there (frame rate dips pretty hard in certain areas, and game does a terrible job explaining how to interact with Trico), this game is a damn masterpiece.
Great and informative review as always 😊 .. But why the "review copy provided" disclaimer at the start and end ?
Easy Allies Ok .. Thanks for the reply. .. Keep up the good work guys .. Always like your reviews 😊
Why avoid it? It doesn't hurt the review and it's interesting to know.
But I guess it's weird if you only do that for Sony games. Eh.
Great review btw, about what I expected from this game.
I really like to see playstation sending a review copy, that shows that easy allies have the respect of the industry, congrats.
Couldn't agree more with you, Blood. Although frustrating at times due to technical issues, this journey has been unforgettable and made me tear up multiple times.
It is not a perfect game, but it is the perfect game for me this year. Well deserved 5 out of 5.
Thanks for the review EZA! Far too many people get hung up on the numbers instead of the content and context of the review. You explained why you all believe it deserves the score you gave it, and that's all that matters. I wish I could have the chance to experience this game, after waiting 9 years it's a shame I don't own a PS4.
Amist all the (oh so mixed) reviews, yours was the one that could truly shake my faith on this game. Thank you, Daniel. I'm glad you enjoyed the game that much and can't wait to start my own adventure with Trico today :)
I always love the reviews you guys have put out, I am actually just finding this site after the whole GT thing.... have to say i am a bit disappointed that there was a score at the end of the review. Feels like such a hold over. Keep up the great writing and the narrator is top notch.
Full respect to all of EZA's reviewers, but no one puts pen to paper quite like Bloodworth.
"The Last Guardian is not a perfect game"
Gives perfect score...
*SPOILERS*
Having just completed it, and being a huge fan of shadow of the colossus, I think the 5 star rating is a bit much... Maybe 4 or even 4.5 but there's no way a game that has such an inconsistent frame rate and poor camera controls should get a perfect score.
I know its your scoring system so you can give it whatever (and I still respect Bloodworth's opinion) but, to me, 5 stars means the game is perfect or a masterpiece and there is no way to improve upon it. I can think of several improvements and came across many points in the game where I thought "this is getting really tedious". Take one of the puzzles near the end (opening the ceiling), that has to be one of the worst designed puzzles ever and it doesn't even take much brain power. In fact, finding the room takes more skill than completing the puzzle! Anyways I hope this rant hasn't come across as rude or anything, I still love EZA and all of your content xD
*SPOILERS*
No game is perfect. You can find ways to improve anything. But I agree, TLG was riddled with flaws. With that being said, I still loved the adventure.
Shadow of the colossus has probably the worst framerate for a video game in the 6th generation and yet you criticize TLG FPS? The dev isn't one to be consistent on FPS, but it was as stable as ICO that's for sure or least damn near.
I now understand some worry about gameplay spoilers because there some stuff that I STRAIGHT UP was not aware was even possible.
Wow, 5 out of 5...I was expecting maybe a 3 or 4...surprised :)
They are sponsored by playstion . Woulnd trust it .
They're not sponsored by playstation, Sony has a rule about the "review copy provided by" disclaimer
CptHampton still the game is not 5 of 5 .
Alex Ander they aren't sponsored, they just got the game early, which is common practice for reviewing outlets. No money was given to EZA, so it can't be considered a sponsorship.
How do you know? Have you played it?
didn't this narrator work for gametrailers?
It's the old crew of Gametrailers under a new name.
Yup, Easy Allies is the new home for the old GT crew!
I still funny how under each and every EZA review a new person is finding out that this is the new home of the GT crew, even a year after EZA was founded. Probably even in two years. But that's great, welcome back. ;)
RedVIII I'm still baffles that they didn't have the same amount of views & subscribers as GT even though they are literally the same team. I wish they can get back the glory of GT. More people needs to be informed about this new venture. (Easy Allies)
Having only played the Demo for Shadows of the Colossus on a friend's ps2 many years ago, playing the first few hours of Last Guardian has been so far a very unique and memorable experiance; first time in a game I've ever felt like I'm interacting with a living creature, and I look forward to continuing my adventure with it!
Quite paradoxically, in this context, a "10" should mean that the very rating system itself is, in this case, "meaningless". It means that not every game is "a mere sum of its technically constitutive parts"; that a deeply flawed game in a technical stance can still be a brilliant masterpiece of an overall experience, leaving us with an ever-lasting artistic impression (a game that comes to mind? Sega's Shenmue, for instance - much greater an experience than the mere sum of its constitutive technical parts). In this way, what this "10 out of 10" tries to express is its own inability to be consistent as an all-inclusive rating system, and the only way to somehow "save" its relevance is precisely by subverting its very ordinary application - as a merely individual technical calculator, telling us about graphics, gameplay, story and what not. This game deserves a 10 because "it subverts what it means to be a great game". It's the intangible "spirit" of the overall experience what really matters here.
This review makes me happy seeing that I never thought this game would be released. I'm so happy with the industry and the fact that you all came back together.
Yeah, you guys are getting review copies now. I hope this means you guys are on the right track. You guys rock.Rock.Rock.Rock.
Easy Allies that's awesome. im so happy for you.
Easy Allies Blood great review! I'm loving it as well, kinda weird how all over the place the review scores are. RE: the Sony disclosure stuff, why haven't I heard this disclosure elsewhere? The reason I ask is because, as you can see with some of these dubious comments, being the only outlet to disclose seems to confuse (stupid) people as to the nature of the disclosure... maybe it would make more sense to qualify the disclosure a bit moving forward so (stupid) folks don't make assumptions about sponsorship, etc.
Hi guys, this is not a 5 stars game by any stretch of imagination. I have played for 5 hours and I am having issues with the camera. Sometimes, Trico doen't do what I want, for example I know how to resolve a puzzle but I have to deal with it instead, Is it fun? NO. Don't get me wrong, great game but not a 5 stars game.
Gonna cry so hard when one of them dies.
Why not both?
wallpaper42 yyyyup.
good news, nobody died.
A lot of times Trico wouldn't listen and it got so frustrating I wanted to just leave him! Then he'd make a sad sound and look at me with those eyes and all my anger drained away....until 3 mins later when he wouldn't listen to me again.
It's great to hear that you guys got a review copy!
Things are getting more and more serious with the EZA crew!
First game in over 25 years of gaming that contained a moment that truly moved me. If Bloodworth felt the same I can totally understand the score, even though the game is not perfect at all. I think Jim Sterling's less positive assessment of the game is perfectly valid as well.
Controls, camera, and performance is what ruined Shadow of the Colossus for me and I'm heartbroken that they didn't seem to make improvements to how the game plays in those 10 years.
Makes me teary-eyed seeing and hearing this game again, so beautiful and heart-wrenching. Was very frustrating and depressing at moments, but definitely deserves a 5/5.
Wow!! A 5 star score!! Are you guys going to have round table discussion or anything regarding this review? Just curious how the reviewer arrived at the score. Process and all that. I've always enjoyed those things. Once again, excellent review well written and delivered. You guys are becoming my favorite game channel.
Excellent! Hopefully the schedules line up. Thanks for replying.
Jeez, calm down there guys, sometimes things are larger than the sum of its parts. Close your eyes and think of your favourite game, if you were a reviewer would you give it a 5 outta 5? Some people would and some people wouldn't (I wouldn't personally but that's a personal choice). Numbers and words =/= emotions, it's just all the language we have to try and convey our thoughts and feelings as articulate as possible
(also don't chase objective reviews, they don't exist, learn a reviewers tastes and go from there. I imagine if you've been following Blood long enough you'd know most his preferences (Witcher 3 is a prime example, lot of people can't get past the mechanics of that game, also doesn't bother a whole heap of people, should be easy to see why he'd emphasize non-mechanical/non-performance traits in other games. It's not hard y'all)
Guess I'll be grabbing this over winter break. Another game to finish in such little time between school and work.
WHOA! 5/5?! from BLOOD?! *blood perfect score sound effects*
Finished it yesterday. Truly great game! It has some flaws but the experience this game gave me is so satisfying that it outweighed all the cons.
I'm so happy I found your page! Keep up the great works guys!
amazing review! cant wait for the eventual Frame Trap discussion about this game
I'm so glad you guys had the guts to give it 5/5, despite the technical frame rate issues that most other reviewers seem intent on focusing on. I finished the game on the weekend and it's all I've been able to think about since.
Thanks again for the amazing work. For the past few days I've heard some rumors about frame rate / control issues. It was slowly draining my excitement, but nothing is going to get in my way of finally enjoying The Last Guardian after work :D
I was excited about this game, but to see Blood give it a 5/5 is crazy. Considering how I felt about Ico and SotC, LOVE them, I can't wait to get my copy in the mail of TLG today!
The trilogy is complete , all of them being masterpieces .
So, IGN Gave MGS V a 10/10. Youthink its perfect? Then stop complaining guys. Nice review Bloodworth, keep up the good work :)