tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.comments2011-10-07T16:05:40.929-07:00GamezelotBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163810019375458904noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-22689454373493309292011-10-07T16:05:40.929-07:002011-10-07T16:05:40.929-07:00you forgot battlefield 3 :)you forgot battlefield 3 :)Nathan Gihahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230940873384277692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-30976315966078704682011-09-11T21:09:33.735-07:002011-09-11T21:09:33.735-07:00Console great from Xbox 360 Black Friday. If play ...Console great from <a href="http://www.xbox360blackfridaysale.us/" rel="nofollow">Xbox 360 Black Friday</a>. If play in great game. I recommend.webmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371885564208464653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-36115321160411551682011-09-11T21:08:10.703-07:002011-09-11T21:08:10.703-07:00BF 2011 Great buy for Xbox 360 Black Friday. Thank...BF 2011 Great buy for <a href="http://www.xbox360blackfridaysale.us/" rel="nofollow">Xbox 360 Black Friday</a>. Thankswebmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371885564208464653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-78905540872173711902011-05-30T21:18:52.312-07:002011-05-30T21:18:52.312-07:00Oh, and to discuss your commentary about the audio...Oh, and to discuss your commentary about the audio. Considering GTA allowing you to change the radio station while driving, yeah, I'd say that L.A. Noire is just serviceable. That means, it works in the context of the game, but mostly the musical content is just absent. There are no musical crescendos when apprehending suspects, no eerie music when creeping around dark alleys and limited use for what music is there.<br /><br />If you're talking about the voice acting... yes, the voice acting is good, but not perfect. In fact, it goes along with the graphics and animation part. I should have mentioned that there. While the voiceovers are better than some games, it is not better than any previous GTA game.<br /><br />What makes the voiceovers work in L.A. Noire is not the voiceover itself, it's the facial animation.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163810019375458904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-64148132204694407822011-05-30T20:51:54.723-07:002011-05-30T20:51:54.723-07:00Unfortunately, the game isn't Noire and had ve...Unfortunately, the game isn't Noire and had very few elements of Filme Noire within. Of any game, both Alan Wake and Heavy Rain play more like Film Noire than L.A. Noire ever hoped to. In fact, the game plays mostly like GTA than any other type game. If Rockstar really wanted to mimic Noire, they needed to start over with a complete new engine.<br /><br />The fact that it is being compared to GTA is primarily because they used the GTA engine to drive this game. You can't use a prior game engine without expecting to be compared to the game from whence the engine came.<br /><br />As far as the story, it is convoluted. The trouble with L.A. Noire is that the gameplay and murder investigations actually get in the way of the story telling. In fact, what transpires at the end really almost has nothing to do with the stories (other than the arson stories).<br /><br />As far as games tackling complex stories like this, there are plenty and I've already mentioned two: Alan Wake and Heavy Rain. Both games had their share of gameplay issues, but the stories were at least cohesive. In addition to these games, two other games come to mind.. The Darkness and F.E.A.R. Both have complex stories involving player characters that unfold better ways than L.A. Noire. Even Halo 3 ODST could be considered a form of Film Noire in the way the flashbacks unfolded the game.<br /><br />So, yes, there are many games out there with complex and complete stories that unfold the game in a Noire way.<br /><br />The trouble is, not one game developer has yet figured out a way to marry the story and the gameplay together and still make it all work cohesively. The closest that anyone has come to date is probably Heavy Rain or Shenmue.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163810019375458904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-26814780601753741232011-05-30T20:34:39.552-07:002011-05-30T20:34:39.552-07:00This game was not meant to be GTA. So, for people ...This game was not meant to be GTA. So, for people that want to run around and shoot people whenever the mood strikes; i'd say Rockstar has that covered with the previous title stated. And the sound? Servicable? Really? Of course the music is from the 40's; the game takes place in 1947! As for the story: sure its a little convoluted; parts are left out to the player/viewer to decide. But that, in my opinion is the mark of a great mystery and good noir storytelling; something games have never tackled before. Especially not on this scale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-10833874506488897552010-12-05T20:29:25.010-08:002010-12-05T20:29:25.010-08:00I got it for ps3 because I heard they fixed it to ...I got it for ps3 because I heard they fixed it to look better. I hate it. I run into the guys with the crates and I see their mouths moving but they do not say anything lol. also I got the throwing knife upgrade and the belt just disappeared, wtf. Also during one of the first missions where a guy takes your money and you have to chase him, it lagged and paused 3 times during the chase. I am going to rent it for my xbox and I bet I will not encounter any of those things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-10710648470266148472010-12-05T03:53:50.477-08:002010-12-05T03:53:50.477-08:00What urks me more than the problems with Brotherho...What urks me more than the problems with Brotherhood are people who firmly believe that this game is 'supposed' to be this way. Meaning, they get angry or feel hurt when someone points out the design flaws in a game. Somehow, these gamers actually believe this game is 'perfect' the way that it is now. In fact, when there are issues with my reviews on Gamezelot, this is usually the issue.<br /><br />Games are flawed people. They are designed by humans and built by humans. Each game, then, by its very nature is flawed. Some games more than others. As a gamer, you have to accept that. My criticisms on Gamezelot are there to help entice developers to rethink their design ideas and to help enrich future games. After all, we all want the best game experience possible. We want to know that that $60 we spent was worth it. That's the purpose behind the Gamezelot criticisms.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163810019375458904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-75059330705938463552010-12-04T12:05:39.137-08:002010-12-04T12:05:39.137-08:00Thanks for your comments. Yes, there is lots of r...Thanks for your comments. Yes, there is lots of room for improvement in Brotherhood. In fact, Assassin's Creed I began the whole series much more correctly. That is, the AC first game required that you plan your kills more carefully and skillfully, work through how to get there and do the deed without being detected (as an assassin should). Brotherhood always seemed to rush the player through many of the quests without regard to who sees or who knows. The clock timers are, as you mentioned, completely out of line and unnecessary for an assassin. Placing a countdown timer is entirely contrary to an assassin where slow, careful planning and perfect execution is key.<br /><br />The developers have lost track of what Assassin's Creed is (and frankly, what an assassin is). It's not about blazing through a quest or kill so fast your head spins. An assassin should be stealthy, cunning, smart, careful, reserved and above all, remain anonymous and hidden when the deed is done and escape the area quickly to prevent being caught. None of this is in Brotherhood. Instead, we get, 3 minute countdown timers, silly quests and poorly designed concepts.<br /><br />I know why they cut out the play testing cycle... it costs money. The thing is, play testing tells you if the concepts you've built make sense for a gamer and tells you what you need to fix to make the game better. Unfortunately, it costs money to do this. I'm sure the executives were just telling their staff to 'get something released' rather than 'do it right'... quantity over quality. When quality suffers, so does the company. A company should never ever sacrifice the quality of a product for the bottom line. Your quality IS your bottom line. Execs don't seem to understand this. So, this is why we end up with games like Brotherhood on the shelves about a year before it's actually ready.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163810019375458904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-46765295789806762172010-12-03T18:09:36.461-08:002010-12-03T18:09:36.461-08:00I agree with most of your points, It COULD have be...I agree with most of your points, It COULD have been an unrivaled game, but many of the points really touched base with me. Mostly with the quests, I hate chases where if you get too far away you "lose them,." Seriously, it should just be temporary and you can re-track them where you last saw them or something, but don't punish players when they can't "aim" Ezio to make the perfect jump onto a tiny piling sticking out of the water. Perfect example is the Romulus Lair in the Sewer, I don't remember one thing about that place because I was entirely focused on "keeping up with the target" and "aiming" Ezio through perfect jump after another. Why do developers even bother creating such a good atmosphere for a dungeon encounter when you don't even get to slow down and enjoy it! Half the missions are timed or chase or something or the other that doesn't let you slow down one moment to enjoy the world they created. Not even an option to, you just fail. Another is Time Limits, I despise time limits as much as escort missions, they are completely outdated in this gaming age and there's no excuse for them whatsoever. Your supposed to be an assassin, planning carefully how, where, when you take your targets. Nothing ruins atmosphere like a big ole clock with 3:00 mins ticking down until you lose because you didn't kill fast enough. I really agreed also with guards wearing full plate armor running faster than Ezio was a joke, oh not to mention with weapons in hand. This game could have been one of the best games this decade, but old ideas: time limits, chase scenes, story missions with cheap strict objectives and requirements, instead make the game fun and tell the story through the missions, simply outdated ideas from the developers. I wonder if developers even sat down while playing a mission where running away from guards, while chasing someone, with a time limit, having to make perfect jumps time after time, making one mistake will fail you and said "Hey this is amazing, and super fun!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-85961717035437471732010-07-09T07:59:41.581-07:002010-07-09T07:59:41.581-07:00I have not run into this. At what point in the gam...I have not run into this. At what point in the game are you? I do know that when you're in the middle of a mission, you can't save without aborting the mission. In some cases, the game may not let you abort the mission. But, if you quit out of the game and then restart the game, you should be able to save your game by camping outside of town or by sleeping in a house.<br /><br />If you are not on a mission and you still can't save, it might be a game glitch. Where are you in the game?Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163810019375458904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-63802833179418611722010-07-09T05:50:15.820-07:002010-07-09T05:50:15.820-07:00when i got to a certain point it wouldnt let me sa...when i got to a certain point it wouldnt let me save at all. do you know why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-56600542683773798142009-02-25T04:26:00.000-08:002009-02-25T04:26:00.000-08:00Absolutely agree with the above comments about the...Absolutely agree with the above comments about the asteroid game. Considering the amount of effort it must take to make a game like this, how could they screw it up so completely with one completely uncool and boring, boring section?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-87450088433441223082009-01-30T12:22:00.000-08:002009-01-30T12:22:00.000-08:00Its quite funny reading your comments on the aster...Its quite funny reading your comments on the asteroid section, I was saying the exact same things, especially with the guy constantly telling you "nearly there" ballox. I have died 50 times and cannot get past this section, totally ruined the game experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-75081255326235369922009-01-02T19:32:00.000-08:002009-01-02T19:32:00.000-08:00Thanks for your comment. I was expecting a lot mo...Thanks for your comment. I was expecting a lot more from this game, but it really didn't deliver. You might check back for future reviews. I generally like to review RPG style games, so if you have any specific requests, please leave your comment here and I'll be happy to review it for you.<BR/><BR/>-BrianBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163810019375458904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-9367365286733228732009-01-01T10:11:00.000-08:002009-01-01T10:11:00.000-08:00I agree with your review!Everyone was so excited a...I agree with your review!<BR/>Everyone was so excited about this game and gave it really high ratings, so I purchased this game.<BR/>What a disappointment! The beginning was so boring and so long, I almost stopped playing before I got to the game. 2 hours for an intro! What the heck? After that, the game is okay. Fighting is kinda of fun, but overall totally not worth it. I feel like the game play is for 11 year olds, but the difficulty is way hard. The plot is silly and while it does have some good ideas, it's overall kind of not engaging. This game is too dark for children and too dumb for adults. I wish I had read your review first! <BR/><BR/>~IndiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694007012164398949.post-57817221606106631722008-12-13T07:48:00.000-08:002008-12-13T07:48:00.000-08:00Your post was at 222... Best number ever... Biosho...Your post was at 222... Best number ever... Bioshock, best story in a game ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com