Author Topic: evilbore votes: the TASTEMAKERS decide goty 2011 (Read 17665 times)

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #120 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:15:32 PM »

I never got more than about 2 hours into vanilla Oblivion. After I went mod-crazy about 6 months ago, I was able to play it for about 20 hours before I got bored. I've already put that much time into Skyrim.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #121 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:17:51 PM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on November 16, 2011, 10:15:11 PM

what have i flip-flopped on?

http://www.gaming-age.com/reviews/archive/old_reviews/ga2/n64/zelda.shtml

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #122 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:22:04 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on November 16, 2011, 10:17:51 PM

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on November 16, 2011, 10:15:11 PM
what have i flip-flopped on?

http://www.gaming-age.com/reviews/archive/old_reviews/ga2/n64/zelda.shtml

heeeeeyyy, what was amazing 15 years ago ain't gonna hold up today. better this than one of those nostalgiafags who thinks the snes library is something other than largely dogshit

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #123 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:24:07 PM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on November 16, 2011, 10:17:59 PM

My general rule of thumb is don't trust anyone's opinion about any game within the first couple weeks of release. Gamers are particularly bad for "love you today, who the fuck are you tomorrow", so I like to see how things settle before I take anything into account.

how's that a bad thing? you saying you wouldn't have a love-in phase with a great game, either? or do you prefer a more abusive relationship, ala nights 2

seriously, it's not like any of us boretards aren't acknowledging flaws in these games. are you saying that YOU'D go into playing skyrim looking for flaws -- and if so, wouldn't that make YOU the one getting played? if it doesn't interest you, it doesn't interest you, so don't force yourself onto any bandwagons on OUR account, muchacho

tiesto · « **Reply #124 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:30:52 PM »

I really have to be in the mood for a massive openworld game like Skyrim (and of course the traditional WRPG lord of the rings art style/setting is a turnoff), so I'm holding back on it till I can get it on sale.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #125 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:31:53 PM »

Skryim basically fixes Oblivion's worst flaw: a world that felt kind of bland and samey.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #126 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:35:37 PM »

Quote from: tiesto on November 16, 2011, 10:30:52 PM

I really have to be in the mood for a massive openworld game like Skyrim (and of course the traditional WRPG lord of the rings art style/setting is a turnoff), so I'm holding back on it till I can get it on sale.

NEEDS MOAR ZIPPERS AMIRITE

smh

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #127 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:39:28 PM »

Quote from: Wrath2X on November 16, 2011, 10:37:01 PM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on November 16, 2011, 10:31:53 PM
Skryim basically fixes Oblivion's worst flaw: a world that felt kind of bland and samey.

And actual fun quests!

Oblivion had some good quests [Thieves Guild, Dark Brotherhood, and the Daedra princes], but, Skyrim's quests feel like the'yre deeper and more closely integrated into the world.

And the NPCs don't look like deformed mutants.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #128 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:42:06 PM »

You forgot this...

Jeff says 'eh, it's alright'

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #129 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:42:19 PM »

and great, unique dungeons -- and TONS of them

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #130 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:45:17 PM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on November 16, 2011, 10:29:23 PM

Oh, I'm as guilty of it as the next person, but NiGHTS 2 should illustrate exactly why it's dangerous to listen to someone in that love-in phase.

oh christ, now you've got sand in your vagina. okay, let me explain this: some people make recommendations without considering the preferences of the person they are recommending to. they are most likely to do this when they are in the love-in phase of the game and really want other people to feel the love. this can lead to some iffy recommendations.

I'm not forcing myself onto any bandwagons here. I haven't played a single open world game that I liked, so I know I won't like this one.

who's recommending this to *you*? not i, mang. plus if you know it ain't your thang, why "wait a couple weeks"

Quote

So, I wait a couple weeks. If that somehow bothers you, too fucking bad, butthurt gametard.

u mad? i ain't, i'm the one floatin' on a badly skyboxed cloud, here

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #131 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:46:15 PM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on November 16, 2011, 10:42:19 PM

and great, unique dungeons -- and TONS of them

I'm being pretty broad in my use of the term "world". It encompasses characters, art, quests, dungeons, cities, ect. Just about everything you see and do in Skyrim is far more interesting than in Oblivion.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #132 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:47:11 PM »

HE MAD

I don't think anyone in here is saying "IF YOU DON'T BUY THIS REGARDLESS OF YOUR CAPACITY TO ENJOY LARGE OPEN WORLD GAMES YOU ARE A DOUCHENOZZLE", more along the lines of "MAN THIS GAME IS FUCKING GREAT I LOVE IT"

Granted, trolling bebpo and methodis is fun but yeah other than that not really.

Himu · « **Reply #133 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:49:56 PM »

I agree with Oscar about release hype, though I think he's mistaken in regards to some people. I think the folks here are an honest bunch. We realize the games we love often have flaws and we're accepting of this. Despite my love for Skyrim, Saints Row 3 and Portal 2, I've well documented some well grounded complaints towards the games. I don't blame the people who don't believe the Skyrim accolades for being skeptical, because I was when I picked up myself. The only reason I bought the game was because I really REALLY enjoyed Fallout 3 and I was gambling, but I felt in my gut that I would enjoy it, and came away blown away.

So i can't really blame anyone being skeptical towards all the love towards Skyrim, because Bethesda's past reputation has kinda made that a guaranteed thang.

Honestly, I'd rather talk about THQ gimping Saints Row The Third's content in favor of dlc shenanigans.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #134 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:51:45 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on November 16, 2011, 10:49:56 PM

Honestly, I'd rather talk about THQ gimping Saints Row The Third's content in favor of dlc shenanigans.

One of the most depressing gaming-related things this since Dragon Age 2.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #135 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:53:26 PM »

i was HOPING some jappaweeb or ninthing would get all hot and bothered over the lack of ds games on the list, even though the ds doesn't even really qualify as relevant gaming hardware any more :-(

(although etrian odyssey 3 was good. or at least was a [really] good soundtrack. that was this year, right?)

i can pick at skyrim all day. hell, tvc15 and i nitpicked it for hours at lunch on monday. i might start nitpicking at it here, because it's fun to deconstruct things and discuss what sucks amidst as the occasional fugue of grating positivism. does that mean i now think it's shit? no. i'm no etoilet, and i'm not getting paid. i don't sink 30+ hours (probably a lot more) into a game and then go "well, that was actually shit." even with oblivion, although i think i had some kinda ocd thing goin' on with that game.

Himu · « **Reply #136 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:55:24 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on November 16, 2011, 10:51:45 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on November 16, 2011, 10:49:56 PM
Honestly, I'd rather talk about THQ gimping Saints Row The Third's content in favor of dlc shenanigans.

One of the most depressing gaming-related things this since Dragon Age 2.

I'm not sure if we can blame dlc here though, I could be wrong.

The main issue I take is that many story missions are just side activities. Thankfully, once you get past that part of the game the campaign is better served.

Honestly, I think it's a testament of the game's high quality that the only big issue I have with it (aside from not allowing us to replay missions for co-op fun!) are ALL story-related, but that's mostly the inner Saints fan in me talking and probably isn't really negligible to anyone who hasn't played Saints Row 2.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #137 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:57:18 PM »

The main thing I like about the bore is that everybody is an opinionated asshole and when it comes down to it everybody likes what they like anyway. I hate Dark Souls. But I get why other people love it. I love LA Noire. I get why most people on here hate it. No one really gives a shit which is the way it should be.

tiesto · « **Reply #138 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:57:31 PM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on November 16, 2011, 10:53:26 PM

i was HOPING some jappaweeb or ninthing would get all hot and bothered over the lack of ds games on the list, even though the ds doesn't even really qualify as relevant gaming hardware any more :-(

(although etrian odyssey 3 was good. or at least was a [really] good soundtrack. that was this year, right?)

i can pick at skyrim all day. hell, tvc15 and i nitpicked it for hours at lunch on monday. i might start nitpicking at it here, because it's fun to deconstruct things and discuss what sucks as well as the occasional fugue of grating positivism. does that mean i now think it's shit? no. i'm no etoilet, and i'm not getting paid. i don't sink 30+ hours (probably a lot more) into a game and then go "well, that was actually shit." even with oblivion, although i think i had some kinda ocd thing goin' on with that game.

Well, Radiant Historia I thought was really cool, nice music and battle system... this year was really dry for the DS though.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #139 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:57:35 PM »

oh u

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #140 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:00:01 PM »

It's useful to have a FEW weeaboos around, so we can point them out to the childrens as a warning.

Momo · « **Reply #141 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:00:10 PM »

Dark Souls isnt in the poll.

I refuse to vote

Momo · « **Reply #142 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:02:46 PM »

Oh hey wait, there is a bitter and butthurt option!

Bebpo · « **Reply #143 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:11:06 PM »

Yeah, that's what I put. Won't give the satisfaction of a rigged poll!

Quote from: Stoney Mason on November 16, 2011, 10:57:18 PM

The main thing I like about the bore is that everybody is an opinionated asshole and when it comes down to it everybody likes what they like anyway. I hate Dark Souls. But I get why other people love it. I love LA Noire. I get why most people on here hate it. No one really gives a shit which is the way it should be.

This is what I wanted to say, but you said it better and made fewer people angry.

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on November 16, 2011, 10:17:59 PM

My general rule of thumb is don't trust anyone's opinion about any game within the first couple weeks of release. Gamers are particularly bad for "love you today, who the fuck are you tomorrow", so I like to see how things settle before I take anything into account.

This too.

I need to hire you guys as my ghost writers.

demi · « **Reply #144 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:13:38 PM »

Good, so you agree Zelda is poowater

Himu · « **Reply #145 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:17:05 PM »

My weeaboo and my AMURIKAN side have both gotten a lil' taste this year.

Japa:

Dynasty Warriors 7 AND Gundam 3.
Ghost Trick.
Shadows of the Damned.
Catherine.
Daytona USA xbla.
Marvel vs Capcom 3.
Super Street Fighter IV AE.
Tactics Ogre: LUCT psp.

Amerukah:

Skyrim.
Saints Row The Third.
Portal 2.
Batman: Arkham City.

Who gives a fuck what region the games come from.

GAMES

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #146 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:43:34 PM »

You played Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Himu? I absolutely loved it, easily Top 3 of the games I've played so far this year.

Momo · « **Reply #147 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:49:33 PM »

Quote from: demi on November 16, 2011, 11:13:38 PM

Good, so you agree Zelda is poowater

Depends on what kind of poo concentration we're talking.

7.5|10 poo particles index?

Owl-faced Wizard · « **Reply #148 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:53:55 PM »

I haven't played any of these games, and I'm not going to until I can be completely objective and detached. PS Rodland is the best game ever.

Himu · « **Reply #149 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:54:00 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on November 16, 2011, 11:43:34 PM

You played Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Himu? I absolutely loved it, easily Top 3 of the games I've played so far this year.

not yet

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #150 on:** November 17, 2011, 12:05:10 AM »

the only two new games i bought this year were:

Top Spin 4
NBA Jam: OFE

sportz faggit

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #151 on:** November 17, 2011, 01:52:12 AM »

Man, reading threads like this just makes me really want to get back into videogames. I could sort of justify it now that I work for a game publisher and all, but they take up SO MUCH TIME! somebody needs to invent a way to package games together with the time it takes to play them.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #152 on:** November 17, 2011, 02:10:18 AM »

Posted this in another thread but I played a lot of games this year and really enjoyed an unusually high number.

Arkham City
NBA 2k12
Dead Space 2
Portal 2
MW 3
Gears 3
Battlefield 3
Deus Ex
LA Noire
Crysis 2
Bulletstorm

Not all goty contenders but I legit enjoyed large aspects of them all.

And that still leaves Renegade Ops, Witcher 2, Child of Eden, & Saints Row 3 all of which I've barely played or own and haven't played at all. Best year overall for me in awhile.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #153 on:** November 17, 2011, 03:18:20 AM »

This thread...

:'(

magus · « **Reply #154 on:** November 17, 2011, 04:50:49 AM »

Quote from: Owl-faced Wizard on November 16, 2011, 11:53:55 PM

I haven't played any of these games, and I'm not going to until I can be completely objective and detached. PS Rodland is the best game ever.

FUCK YEAH

look at all those color,is there even yellow in skyrim? maybe a particular light shade of brown that kinda looks like it?

naff · « **Reply #155 on:** November 17, 2011, 05:05:44 AM »

Probably Dark Souls. Skyrim a very close second, might change my mind and Deus Ex comes real close too. Feel spoilt and a little overwhelmed having back to back fuck awesome RPGs. When I'm done with Skyrim I'm going to start with Deus Ex again then go through Dark Souls, I'll probably just end up grinding out my Skyrim character to 50 and maxing out skills, no point starting a new character unless it's worth going through the Empires questline as well. I find replays of Elder Scrolls games really hard though, they're always amazing the first time through but once the immersion of the setting and story have been removed because I've seen it all already I get bored because of the incredibly average gameplay.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #156 on:** November 17, 2011, 05:14:19 AM »

I didn't want to admit this in the Dark Souls thread, but the Soul glitch really spoiled the fun of the last third of the game. I'm full of regret :'(

iconoclast · « **Reply #157 on:** November 17, 2011, 05:19:34 AM »

The only way to atone is to start a soul level 1 Pyromancer playthrough

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #158 on:** November 17, 2011, 05:25:34 AM »

And that's exactly what intend to do, as soon as the balancing patches drop. Namco, smh.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #159 on:** November 17, 2011, 06:20:48 AM »

Voted Diablo 3 beta, since with Bastion it's the only game I played on that list.

And tbh, Diablo 3 is very good

Skyrim will be played next week.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #160 on:** November 17, 2011, 06:27:00 AM »

After a few hours with Saints Row 3 I may not be able to vote for Skyrim. I just took down about 40 dudes doing LB+RS click. So many awesome Rock style floatover DDTs and nut shots and flying clotheslines/dropkicks. This game is awesome.

Himu · « **Reply #161 on:** November 17, 2011, 11:10:37 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on November 17, 2011, 06:27:00 AM

After a few hours with Saints Row 3 I may not be able to vote for Skyrim. I just took down about 40 dudes doing LB+RS click. So many awesome Rock style floatover DDTs and nut shots and flying clotheslines/dropkicks. This game is awesome.

THIS MAN GETS IT

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #162 on:** November 17, 2011, 04:39:27 PM »

poll updated

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #163 on:** November 17, 2011, 04:41:55 PM »

I demand a reset!

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #164 on:** November 17, 2011, 04:46:09 PM »

We should be allowed to vote for two options (but if you vote for two Wii games, your Evilbore membership is rescinded).

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #165 on:** November 17, 2011, 04:48:59 PM »

glad I waited

I'm working on a script for an indie rpg that's coming out next year... hopefully we can get on the next poll!

edit: so glad I quickly edited that, made me look like such a douche!

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #166 on:** November 17, 2011, 04:49:17 PM »

if five folks demand a reset, i will.

demi · « **Reply #167 on:** November 17, 2011, 04:49:20 PM »

You can change your vote. Click "Remove Vote"

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #168 on:** November 17, 2011, 04:50:03 PM »

well there you go!

demi · « **Reply #169 on:** November 17, 2011, 04:52:11 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on November 17, 2011, 04:46:09 PM

We should be allowed to vote for two options (but if you vote for two Wii games, your Evilbore membership is rescinded).

This is also possible. But I don't want you to vote for two wii games, sorry. I need you here, Joe. With me.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #170 on:** November 17, 2011, 04:52:21 PM »

Party Quest is full of game-breaking bugs, yet it's STILL better than Skyrim!

The Sceneman · « **Reply #171 on:** November 17, 2011, 06:04:48 PM »

voted for my game, as Dark Souls isn't on the poll

5 other votes! I'm honoured!

Acosta · « **Reply #172 on:** November 17, 2011, 06:21:02 PM »

Quote from: magus on November 17, 2011, 04:50:49 AM

Quote from: Owl-faced Wizard on November 16, 2011, 11:53:55 PM
I haven't played any of these games, and I'm not going to until I can be completely objective and detached. PS Rodland is the best game ever.

FUCK YEAH

look at all those color,is there even yellow in skyrim? maybe a particular light shade of brown that kinda looks like it?

Dwarves dungeons are full of yellow. And you can wear an armor that makes you look like a golden robot.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #173 on:** November 17, 2011, 07:02:39 PM »

I don't see Forza Motorsport 4 on that list, therefore I am abstaining from voting until this is fixed, dirty poors.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #174 on:** November 17, 2011, 07:27:57 PM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on November 17, 2011, 04:50:03 PM

well there you go!

pilonv1 · « **Reply #175 on:** November 17, 2011, 07:49:25 PM »

Quote from: Wrath2X on November 16, 2011, 11:02:42 PM

Quote from: Stoney Mason on November 16, 2011, 10:57:18 PM
The main thing I like about the bore is that everybody is an opinionated asshole and when it comes down to it everybody likes what they like anyway. I hate Dark Souls. But I get why other people love it. I love LA Noire. I get why most people on here hate it. No one really gives a shit which is the way it should be.

Damn I thought I was the only one!

Nup, I liked it too, even got all the DLC with the season pass. Good game if you play it with a guide and treat it like a movie.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #176 on:** November 17, 2011, 07:53:06 PM »

Changed vote to GILLOD SHAME

The Sceneman · « **Reply #177 on:** November 17, 2011, 10:12:54 PM »

Himuro Plinko did come out? It was just really under the radar or something

11 votes and counting for PQ

demi · « **Reply #178 on:** November 17, 2011, 10:17:48 PM »

uh, I wouldnt even acknowledge Himuro Plinko... you could probably make one in Flash at this point Sceneman.

etiolate · « **Reply #179 on:** November 17, 2011, 10:40:10 PM »

Best I've played this year is Portal 2 with Limbo being right behind. Still have to play Skyword Sword, Rayman and Bastion.

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Author Topic: evilbore votes: the TASTEMAKERS decide goty 2011 (Read 17665 times)