IGN Review (7.8)

[Pared]

Re: IGN Review (7.8)

7.8 is well deserved. It's time somebody started holding 2k accountable for their lackluster production. Yeah the presentation is nice, and there are several game modes to choose from, but there are legacy issues that still remain and make the game virtually unplayable for some. Its time to stop giving these game developers a pass and hold them accountable for their work. Gameplay and functionability should never be second to presentation. NEVER!

[reptilexcq]

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You're right. I'm SURE there are 1000s of others that had the same issues you had as there were 1000s of others like me that did not. And did you ever consider the issues are with the client code instead of the server? If you had issues connecting to games or finding matches, those are server issues. If you're already started a game and disconnect in the middle, those are likely CLIENT issues - unless you lose contact with the relay server. Anyway, there's MUCH more to online games than just some "server". For example. You are playing me. Your client sends info, my client sends info. The server brings them all together and says passes that info along as long as everything checks out. But if YOU send garbage, the server either says, "What the **** is this? I don't know what you want me to do with this..." It'll either through it away, take a guess and "fix" it the best way it knows how and send it, OR just send it as is - junk. THIS is not a server issue. See what I'm saying?

So it's the client issue. I got disconnected in the middle of the game a LOT. I guess they need to come out with a patch then. When it runs smooth...it's fun as hell playing Online.

[dorian813]

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So if the servers have no more issues, do they raise the score??? Lol. Smh. In the preview, he admitted to having the game the same amount of time we've had the game, which is two days, and since the servers messed up in the two days he's had the game, that is the main contention of dropping the score? Most games that come out with online anything have server issues the first day or so, this just seemed like payback for last years debacle to me.

They waited weeks to review destiny, but kick this review out in two days...lol. Yeah, ok.

Awesome point made, the servers have been good for over the weekend so had the guy waited a week he may have had the same experience.

[rymflaherty]

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I'm not saying holding a review for months, I'm just saying more than two days. Especially considering, initial server issues happen. Does 2K have a horrible track record when it comes to servers, Yes. Was last year's debacle fresh in everyone's mind, Yes.

I do understand the nature of gaming sites, but since they didn't review the game early, to rush the review out the door just seemed ehhh.

I would like to see if this is a criteria for all next gen games from here on out.

As long as a site is wiling to change their score I don't have an issue with this. And really with the way the industry is going - buggy releases, first week patches, etc. - it may not be optimal, but it's likely the route you have to go.

For me it's as simple as this. The game is on the shelves.
The game is there for costumers to purchase, at full retail price, and many customers consult reviews to help determine their purchases.
Therefore, I think it's fair to provide a score, a snapshot of where that game stands, that day, for that customer that may be willing to make a purchase.
I'm sure there are quite a few people that are happy they could have read a review like this, as opposed to waiting...buying the game in the meantime and getting home disappointed with the issues.

If your willing to release a game to the public, you should be willing to then take criticisim for any of the issues that game may have. As a reviewer or consumer there should not be an assumption things will be fixed.
And as I said, where we seem to be going, I think we have to chance the way we view these sorts of things...where Day 2 impressions may not be the same as Week 2 impressions (I mean just look at Madden for the flipside of that) and that will help provide a fair view, and allow us to be more informed consumers.

[reptilexcq]

Re: IGN Review (7.8)

EGM give it a score of 60. That's freaking unbelievable. This game should never be lower than 80 imo. It's almost like this site are craving for attention. "Hey, look at me i am giving this game a lower score than IGN!! hahaha."

[RogerBlack]

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EGM give it a score of 60. That's freaking unbelievable. This game should never be lower than 80 imo. It's almost like this site are craving for attention. "Hey, look at me i am giving this game a lower score than IGN!! hahaha."

Here's a few quotes from the EGM Review:

• "NBA 2K15 delivers a solid core basketball experience, particularly with MyCareer mode, which features real-life NBA player voices. But the game ties too much of the experience to its shoddy online component, which sabotages the experience—and even makes the game literally unplayable at times."

• "MyCareer does its best to stick you on the NBA’s least-desirable teams, regardless of your position."

• "I hope 2K learns from this, rebuilds NBA 2K16 from the ground up, and clearly separates the offline and online components going forward. If they can’t get the servers working properly, then don’t integrate them so closely into the overall game experience."

Sounds about right to me.
Sounds like he played the game on Day 1... and wrote his review.
The article doesn't sound like he's starving for attention.

I think you just have an issue with the score.

If he rated the game a 9.0, would you have any problem with what he wrote?

[kongemeier]

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Okay!? So NBA 2K15 is a 7.8 while Madden 15 is a 8.7?

Guess I don't know video games anymore.

[yellow86]

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I'm all for holding 2k responsible, because it seems they can get away with bugs and errors in every single game! I've never heard of this many core game play problems before to the point where they really need to make some changes and provide a few patches to make this thing work properly!

[Rockie_Fresh88]

Re: IGN Review (7.8)

Wake up call is right . I can't even enjoy the game to its full potential