llLeonhart
Member
No, don''t have any will to play it even on Gamepass on PC.
My point still stands as in not in a single moment I referenced to playing it, or the will to.
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Battletoads Review Thread
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My point still stands as in not in a single moment I referenced to playing it, or the will to.
Mattyp
Gold Member
Of course he hasn't played Crackdown he's just talking shit. He's a proud very mature grown up man! Harry Potter?! Toy Story?!!@# NOT FOR ME THEY ARE MERE CHILDREN'S THINGS! I AS AN FULL GROWN ADULT DO NOT CONSORT TO SUCH LEVELS.
You're arguing over one point in a ten point scale.
"If it was an eight, that'd be acceptable. But a seven? Oh, boy."
TheGreatWhiteShark
Member
well, it seems you are just trolling then, aren't you?
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
I think it's this thread and someone said why is SoR4 getting a pass and BT isn't. I'm about to log into work, so can't bother finding that person's quote to reply to.
But I think SoR4 gets a pass because the artwork is modern but still fits the old Genesis games. It also had some options and MP.
BT games were wacky with animals fighting but it still had that Double Dragon kind of gritty look to it. This new BT game looks like a flash game or some cheaply animated cartoon with flat textures.
Not sure about the gameplay or anything but just strictly on visuals, SoR4 looks better and closer to the original games.
But I think SoR4 gets a pass because the artwork is modern but still fits the old Genesis games. It also had some options and MP.
BT games were wacky with animals fighting but it still had that Double Dragon kind of gritty look to it. This new BT game looks like a flash game or some cheaply animated cartoon with flat textures.
Not sure about the gameplay or anything but just strictly on visuals, SoR4 looks better and closer to the original games.
saintjules
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Nikana
Go Go Neo Rangers!
phil_t98
#SonyToo
But yet willI get to come to a thread to trash summit you will never play
Journey
Banned
Charm is like chemistry, it’s all in your head.
llLeonhart
Member
Why would you assume that?
Why am I required to play something I have no interesting in playing to criticize it? Why do I need to waste my time to play something I don't enjoy?
I thought I would hate TLOU2 because of the spoilers, my friends convinced me to play it, sure enough, I loathe it.
I thought I wouldn't like Fallout 76 because of how Janky it seems, friends said it "just didn't show well, but it was a ton of fun, specially with friends!" Sure enough, money and time wasted.
I am not trolling, I despise the artstyle of this game, I am not criticizing gameplay, I didn't in any of my posts because I have not played it to judge gameplay. But I do NOT need to play something in order to criticize it.
I have, however, played a lot of MS games on Gamepass, and besides very few select games, none of them are really great.
llLeonhart
Member
Yes I am. I grew up on battletoads, I love the franchise, I want it to be what I know it can be, is that so hard to understand?
Geez, you guys need to realize that criticism <> hate.
I will not shower this game with praise, because I don't think it deserves it. I will not ignore this game, because if fans just ignore this game, suits may think that no one cares about this franchise anymore and bury it.
This is not what I want. I want Battletoads to be at the spotlight again, I want the same rush I got when playing the original, or the rare replay collection, I want the excitement of seeing rash kick ass on screen as I felt when playing KI.
Stop trying to brush off criticism as trolling, because you're not doing anyone any service.
Papacheeks
Banned
A complete package, and realized reboot it is. The story is throw away but makes sense when comparing it to the original that had no story. The fighting/animation in streets of rage 4 is that of almost a fighting game in it's frame-times and accuracy. Something battletoads lacks.
The combo system in SOR4 is much better and more fleshed out, also there being a vs mode and boss mode also helps.
Battletoads is trying to be a platformer, side scroller shooter, beet'em up and a cartoon all at the same time and doesn't succeed in all area's.
The fact it has 3 playable characters but no co-op is the biggest thing score wise holding this game back.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Who didn't see this one coming?
Looked like it was ripped straight from newgrounds.com
Looked like it was ripped straight from newgrounds.com
TheGreatWhiteShark
Member
As I said I only played the first couple of levels, so I havent seen yet the platform and shoot'em up areas of the game.
the beat'em up I played though, I liked a lot. and there was precision, contrary to what you say.
maybe the other aspects are not so successful, but I dont know yet :]
acg's review though says that the worst part of the game is what I played, so it will be interesting to see what happens next.
and yes no online multiplayer is a bummer, but that didnt stop cuphead from getting the recognition it deserved for what it made right.
Papacheeks
Banned
Cuphead was built as a great side scroller shooter with amazing hand drawn animation. It's presentation and it's progression with hard to master difficulty is what makes that game stand out.
JLB
Banned
And also, I'd argue that 60 for Ryse is incredibly low, and that Sea of Thieves meta represents the state of the game when was released. No way SoT NOW is a 67.
Papacheeks
Banned
And I think that might be part of the inherent issue with GAMEPASS going forward.
If we start to see releases from first party in similar shape where they make a full fledged game down the line through updates instead of having it be polished and content rich. I pray Fable isn't a content update game.
I have faith in Playground they are super talented, I just hope that the game doesn't get influenced by the service it's on in how it's content is developed.
I think that goes along with the overall issue with Microsoft's developed games in general. A mixed bag. Not something that draws confidence even with the new studios they now have.
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Nikana
Go Go Neo Rangers!
I dont think anyone is arguing that their output this gen has been mixed but to push that a majority of their games have been 6's and 7's is flat out false.
DarkMage619
$MSFT
Another question is does Nintendo or Sony make a better game in this genre? I'd gladly give the latest Nintendo or Sony beat em up a shot. Maybe they can teach MS something.
TheGreatWhiteShark
Member
control precision and art style is what made cuphead shine. and it was a boss battler at first, the platform parts were added later just because what was shown received such a positive acceptance.
I found battletoads beat'em up sections I played to also be quick and precise. that's what I am saying.
Die Namek Ability
Member
Dang thats a bummer, i really enjoyed Double Dragon Battle Toads back in the day and had hopes. Probably will still check it out. Maybe it will pull a GoT and user review really high.
Die Namek Ability
Member
No mans sky eventually became pretty good.
Die Namek Ability
Member
Its up a 72 now btw
Die Namek Ability
Member
And your defensive response serves the same purpose. Just let it goY’all can’t even let a fucking Battletoads thread go without pathetic console warring
Journey
Banned
Your comment is the joke, read it again. I’m glad Phil approves these type of games, you need more than one flavor, just because the majority of people love strawberry, it shouldn’t be the only option.
Also, posting a floating score is stupid, it's at 72 now and could still change. OP should be updated
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SaturnSaturn
Member
yeah id rather play spiderman, thats for grown ups loooool
Will download it later, looks fun to waste a few hours.
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digoutyoursoul
Member
He should look into a few dormant licences IMO
Like X-Men , Simpson’s stuff like that. A Simpson’s Hit & Run remake would attract some positivity im sure.
So should I go by the 8/10 from IGN that mentions the character are funny enough to have a show or the 5/10 Metro score where they assume the game is one entire troll?
Reviews have almost no value In an age where everyone and everything is so polarized.
MiguelItUp
Member
Considering it's Battletoads, I think it's impressive that it sits where it sits, I mean, people like it more than others but the game is fine. It's a fun and fine game apparently. It could've been god awful, and it's not. Is it everyone's cup of tea? Of course not, not every game is. But I'm impressed that it's alright/okay.
Now, if you were expecting this to be incredibly stellar, that's a personal fault of your own, lol. I'm sure I'll give it a shot at some point on Game Pass. But now ATM as I'm still wrapping up GoT as well as playing Risk of Rain 2 and Rogue Legacy 2.
Now, if you were expecting this to be incredibly stellar, that's a personal fault of your own, lol. I'm sure I'll give it a shot at some point on Game Pass. But now ATM as I'm still wrapping up GoT as well as playing Risk of Rain 2 and Rogue Legacy 2.
idrago01
Banned
truth hurts
Reindeer
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Nikana
Go Go Neo Rangers!
A.
Do us all a favor and shrink your images.
B. I included everything that came to mind. Your point that a majority of their games being 6s and 7s is still wrong.
C. I included Killer Instinct.
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Roberts
Member
It is totally fine when you play it and it fits well with game's juvenile, but meta humour. My only criticism so far (other than lack of online co-op) is that levels tend to be a bit longer than needed. It felt like the bike level lasted for ages.
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thicc_girls_are_teh_best
Member
Yep, and I was one of the sorts who was on-the-fence with SoR4's graphics when they first revealed it. Thicc Blaze kept me hyped tho and the game turned out to be very visually cohesive and pretty much what (realistically) a modern-day 2D SoR game would look like.
I've warmed up to aspects of the new Battletoads visually (the backgrounds look nice, some of the attack animations look fun), it reminds me of the kind of keyframes you'd get in some '90s cartoons which is a plus for me. But I don't think it's as visually cohesive as it should be, and the animation in the cutscenes looks cheap.
The actual writing for the cutscenes tho, is actually kind of good. It's funny IMO and the game doesn't take itself so seriously.
I wouldn't be surprised if FS2020 user score is getting review-bombed by fanboys or people who thought it was going to be an Ace Combat/Afterburner kind of game. Hell this is probably the first time they've played a serious simulator for 90% of those user reviewers, no hand-holding mechanics to artificially boost your imaginary skill level here xD
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Roberts
Member
Hmm, weird, because I got my ass kicked on Battletoad difficulty. And Toad difficulty is not exactly a walk in the park (I am not even close to the end)
Nikana
Go Go Neo Rangers!
USer Scores are not something I really take into consideration much. Its far too easy to manipulate.
Reindeer
Member
You conveniently included the higher rated Definitive Edition and left out the original, lol.
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
I see you conveniently left our these masterpieces.
Even adding those 4 games still disproves your point.
Also Sea of Thieves at launch vs now.
Killer Instinct at launch vs now.
Very very different games.
On going titles cant sit at the review they got years ago if they are constantly being updated.
But thats neither here no there.
You point is still wrong.
But nice try though.
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
Because you cant get the non-definitive edition of the game.
The game was updated for everyone.
captain_cabbage
Member
I completely forgot there's new Battletoads coming out, I thought this was a parody thread lol