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[Fredrik]

60-70s by "professionals", but in reality deserving 80s IMO.

The PC version will sit at 81 but in reality deserve 92.

I’m going with 72 on XB1/PS4 because of bad performance, user score will be in the 50s because of some stupid console war reason and review bombing.

 

[cash_longfellow]

It's sad to me, that some of you actually make buying decisions based on the meta score of a game

 

[Ribi]

78

It's jank but also they delayed it so much that surely it's not that jank

 

[Belmonte]

AA/indie open world is the kind of game which I don't care much about Metacritic. Elex has 67 score and it is one my favorite open world this gen.

 

[Gargauth]

78

It's jank but also they delayed it so much that surely it's not that jank

I don't understand this notion that this game is jank. It's indie game? As indie game with limited budget it does to me seem like very polished from what I saw. Of course it will depend how responsive the game will be when you will be actually playing, but I simply can't see what's "janky" about it? Something like ELEX is janky, but this? This looks quite polished, like most games released these days.

 

[Danjin44]

It's sad to me, that some of you actually make buying decisions based on the meta score of a game

It honestly is, some will be missing out some great games just because it doesn't have 90 + meta score.

Score alone wont tell you nothing about the actual game, even if it gets 90+ score there is no guarantee you gonna enjoying the game.

 

[Phase]

AA/indie open world is the kind of game which I don't care much about Metacritic. Elex has 67 score and it is one my favorite open world this gen.

I've been hesitant about getting this game for different reasons. How fun is this game and does it have a lot of freedom in what you do and what you can become?

 

[Ceadeus]

I expect 76/100

 

[WizeVibez]

Not doing anything innovative, but looks very fun, quirky and well executed.

83.

 

[Elder Legend]

Also, you PLAYED the game and you think it’ll get a 60?

Or is that just based on previews and hands on impressions we’ve seen so far?

You guys really love to overthink too much and jump to conclusions no offense. Just be patient and wait and stop making assumptions lol.

 

[e0n]

Low 70s, it looks like some good ol' eurojank.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

First review!

 

[Belmonte]

I've been hesitant about getting this game for different reasons. How fun is this game and does it have a lot of freedom in what you do and what you can become?

It has a great choices and consequences and an interesting setting (a mix of 3 very different settings in fact). The quests make sense in the world and have unexpected turns, no "bring me x bear pelts" here. Story isn't as well written as The Witcher 2/3 but I felt it was created by a very competent pen and paper RPG dungeon master.

The world is very dangerous so you will need to run and plan your routes with care, specially in the beginning but, because of this, it is very rewarding to acquire new skills/weapons/armor. It is not about virtual tourism like many AAA open worlds. The world feels bigger than the player.

The combat and animations are below average, the text book definion of jank. It is stamina based like Souls but without the deep or the amount of options. It is no Dragon's Dogma for sure. The unpolished combat along with the high difficulty in the beginning probably is the reason people hate the game. The pros outweigh the combat for me though, despite me being a huge brawler/character action fan.

It is not a game for everyone. I get why critics decreased its score. Elex can't compete with higher budgets open worlds in production, animation, number of assets, cinematic. But I prefer how Elex do things.

And it has a jetpack. Which is awesome.

 

[Fredrik]

I don't understand this notion that this game is jank. It's indie game? As indie game with limited budget it does to me seem like very polished from what I saw. Of course it will depend how responsive the game will be when you will be actually playing, but I simply can't see what's "janky" about it? Something like ELEX is janky, but this? This looks quite polished, like most games released these days.

Yeah it looks great imo. I guess the story might not be as complex as in some AAA games but the exploration and action seems spot on to me. And the world and creature design is top notch!

 

[BeardGawd]

Yeah it looks great imo. I guess the story might not be as complex as in some AAA games but the exploration and action seems spot on to me. And the world and creature design is top notch!

Looks amazing and videos look fun. All I need is confirmation the controls are responsive and I'm sold.

 

[Shubh_C63]

Less than 80 MC

 

[bender]

85 for Xbox
70 for PS5

XBox thirst is real. I guess you can only replay The Medium so many times.

 

[Casanova]

I honestly think it looks great. I'm going with an 89 for the fun factor

 

[Hestar69]

79-81 range IMO

 

[Caio]

Around 70s.

 

[Danjin44]

XBox thirst is real. I guess you can only replay The Medium so many times.

Neither PS5 and XSX have that many games, I bet you majority of people currently playing games from last generation on PS5 and XSX.

 

[Ribi]

I don't understand this notion that this game is jank. It's indie game? As indie game with limited budget it does to me seem like very polished from what I saw. Of course it will depend how responsive the game will be when you will be actually playing, but I simply can't see what's "janky" about it? Something like ELEX is janky, but this? This looks quite polished, like most games released these days.

1 word: eurojank

 

[Mister Wolf]

I like the artstyle and the combat looks fun. Hopefully they have difficulty settings because i would want to play it on hard.

 

[SpongebobSquaredance]

99

 

[Fbh]

Looks great but I think professional reviews will be in the 70 range.

They'll praise the unique world and setting but complain about jank and maybe some issues with combat.

 

[Isa]

I don't get the "no innovation" comments. Have people been ignoring the actual known components in the game? Its doing so many things that its probably too ambitious for a smaller developer with a limited budget. Instead of cutting whole gameplay mechanics they seem to have said fuck it and left them in at the expense of jank and polish. Which I'm fine with. Tons of vehicles and traversal options, combat options, some rpg mechanics, and a unique setting help set this apart from most games these days. Like I can't drive vehicles in fallout, no real rpg stats in Just Cause or Mad Max or GTA, no mechs either. Maybe a bit of Red Faction Guerilla and that is totally fine by me.

I honestly don't care about review scores. I've got it preordered and am looking forward to it. It looks unique and has heart, something most AAA games have been lacking lately imho.

 

[retsof624]

I’m guessing between 75 and 80. Which is just fine for me

 

[bender]

Neither PS5 and XSX have that many games, I bet you majority of people currently playing games from last generation on PS5 and XSX.

 

[DAHGAMING]

I think I know what its going to be about, bit janky but its made by 20 solid Euro solid hardmen so I know its not going to be as polished as some of that amazing yank jank shit like the elder soys or Fallout simp fest.

 

[RoyBatty]

Without the Sony/Nintendo exclusive logo on it looks like a 78-83 to me.

 

[kyussman]

I like the artstyle and the combat looks fun. Hopefully they have difficulty settings because i would want to play it on hard.

Someone on here the other day said they were playing on hard,so difficulty settings are in.

 

[Danjin44]

 

[gundalf]

Not guessing but hoping for 75+

 

[ahtlas7]

75-80
Really hope it’s fun!

 

[Mr.ODST]

Had my copy for PS4 last few days played on PS5, really enjoyable so far, love the world and the combat, need to try on Series X next

 

[AJUMP23]

Game of a generation.

 

[SinDelta]

Game of a generation.

Very bold claim.

Yet a very interesting one too.

 

[bender]

So close, yet so far.

 

[Labadal]

Game of a generation.

Game of two generations, actually.

 

[Sacred]

87-89

 

[Inviusx]

71

This game looks great but something tells me there's an ugly part under the surface that won't reveal itself until people actually get their hands on it.

 

[GymWolf]

I like the artstyle and the combat looks fun. Hopefully they have difficulty settings because i would want to play it on hard.

There are 3 modes, easy, normal and hard.

 

[Arun1910]

76

 

[GogolPoe]

85-90

 

[HotPocket69]

These threads are the absolute fucking worst

WHAT NUMBER YOU THINK BRO?

 

[DZ_b_EZ]

I'm going to say 77-81 Opencritic. It'll be the best thing to come from THQ Nordic since the creation of the company.

 

[Deleted member 471617]

Already pre-ordered BioMutant digitally from the Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X as I wanted the Mercenary Class and didn't want to take any chances that the DLC would not be available for purchase on Tuesday. So im basically all in. Expecting an 8+ for me personally. MC/OC wise, I will say mid to high 70's. Regardless of the MC/OC scores, im hyped!!!

 

[eastcoastkody]

i was hyped when this got revealed. Then it like completely disappeared for years, and all of a sudden it shows up and reveals itself again 4 weeks before it releases.

i have no clue what to think about it.

 

[elliot5]

71

 

[OmegaSupreme]

65. Looks pretty bland.