For anyone saying That IGN is wrong or lying about some parts, please reply to this comment with the evidence. I don't take the whole review at face value however some of his points where very valid complains.
The graphics chriticism is just pointless. The cell shading is the only type of artstyle that would've worked with this type of game. (Besides pixel art but they left that idea) the fps problem applies only in a few cutscenes, not enough relevant to damage the experience. I don't respect this review beacouse he treats this game like a 3d platform, wich is really stupid in my opinion. The overworld and battle background being "still images" its a recurrent thing in mario rpgs. And pointing it out only for this game is really strange to me. Yes, the game has problems and its definetly not the best of the series (not even top 3 imo), but the inconsistencies in the mario rpg reviews by IGN are a real thing.
I've played this game ALL the way through and have played every mario RPG...there is no consistent frame drops apart from at the end in game cutscenes from each island u connect and when you are on the main island ship only especially when its set on high speeds. The game does NOT hold your hand especially after u get the battle plugs, which is at the start of the 2nd world. This game is not boring it IS beautiful in alot of areas and the dialogue in alot of the lvls is rly charming. The story is just as good as the other RPGs if not a bit more linear which isn't a bad thing for this style of gameplay the villians are rly funny and a good threat. Luigi is the best mechanic wise than he's ever been cos in the overworld it's less stressful for u. This game is at least 30 hours long which is good cos u get the most out the experience. All an all IGN has proven again THEY are mediocre with their reviews and as the past week has proven made this review for clout seen as they have posted the same review abt 6 times. They are the same ppl which gave paper mario sticker star arguably the worst RPG ever made an 8. I don't even believe it's the best mario and luigi that to me is Partners in time but I do think it's absolutely top 3. I do unfortunately haft to say if you genuinely believe what IGN said just off 1 review when almost every other is abt an 8 that's a you issue especially when this game is average good and looks great especially for an unreal engine made mario game.
the problem is the ign reviewer probably played a 40 hour game in a weekend, and when looking from that perspective, ur obviously gonna be frustrated mashing through dialogue just to meet a deadline instead of actually enjoying the game. I really don't get why the fps being bad is so overblown aswell, literally only had stutters on shipshape towards the end when it's full of npc and mist, but since u don't actually fight or stuff there it never was an issue. In the overworked I encountered like just some stutters but barely at all and nothing that downgraded my experience. Only real criticism I can get behind is the padding and mostly it being a slow start. I don't get people complaining about the hand holding as there's barely lol, coming over from dream team or partners in time with constant tutorials this game only has quick popups to explain stuff. Tbh after finishing it this is my second favorite M&L game, my fav being BIS and my 3 favorite being PIT. The story in the last arc gets so gooood I hate how people judge it after playing like 2 hours where the story didn't even get time to start. It is a slow burn but the more lighthearted first few hours are really needed to build up the characters and the world, and when u see it change a lot towards the end I think the impact is much bigger for that reason.
The only issue with nintendo is that with all of their games is that they use something called lateral thinking, basically they just make sure the game is as fun and enjoyable whilst having the least optimization so that it costs less for the average consumer. Thats why instead of these games being fucking 70 quid (black ops 6 im looking at you) they are actually pretty damn affordable especially if you use cdkeys. But yes I do agree while nintendo isnt very good with sorting out the lag issue, they will be patching this game soon so that we get more smooth gameplay. IGN's points are completely invalid in my opinion and this guy who is reviewing this game is smoking some hard substances as they complain about a lot of dialogue and a lot of hold handing. Ermmmm im pretty sure every mario and luigi does this and everybody was fine with it. Can people stop bumming ign about their rubbish reviews that hardly make sense.
I don't remember Mario kart or Mario odyssey having these problems. I haven't played all switch games but the only once that I've played ran well, except breath of the wild. You can't run 60fps and 1080p but considering the size and the graphics I understand why that's the case. The reason why nintendo games are 60 quid and don't go lower is because they have a monopoly on the games. You can't buy it anywhere else or for any other platforms. So they don't do discounts either because '' you'll buy them anyways'' Nintendo use to be the top tier gaming company but after Mario odyssey they haven't really delivered good games imo. And the sales reflect that as well. they aren't dying like xbox however they aren't as big as they use to be. And I think that's because all the new gen games are rushed and unoptimized games. Take pokemon games for example they aren't evolving or innovating at all. While making the most ugly, lagging and bug fill games on the switch.
For anyone saying That IGN is wrong or lying about some parts, please reply to this comment with the evidence.
I don't take the whole review at face value however some of his points where very valid complains.
The graphics chriticism is just pointless. The cell shading is the only type of artstyle that would've worked with this type of game. (Besides pixel art but they left that idea) the fps problem applies only in a few cutscenes, not enough relevant to damage the experience.
I don't respect this review beacouse he treats this game like a 3d platform, wich is really stupid in my opinion. The overworld and battle background being "still images" its a recurrent thing in mario rpgs. And pointing it out only for this game is really strange to me.
Yes, the game has problems and its definetly not the best of the series (not even top 3 imo), but the inconsistencies in the mario rpg reviews by IGN are a real thing.
IGN when a game doesnt have 8k 120 fps and life service:
I've played this game ALL the way through and have played every mario RPG...there is no consistent frame drops apart from at the end in game cutscenes from each island u connect and when you are on the main island ship only especially when its set on high speeds. The game does NOT hold your hand especially after u get the battle plugs, which is at the start of the 2nd world. This game is not boring it IS beautiful in alot of areas and the dialogue in alot of the lvls is rly charming. The story is just as good as the other RPGs if not a bit more linear which isn't a bad thing for this style of gameplay the villians are rly funny and a good threat. Luigi is the best mechanic wise than he's ever been cos in the overworld it's less stressful for u. This game is at least 30 hours long which is good cos u get the most out the experience.
All an all IGN has proven again THEY are mediocre with their reviews and as the past week has proven made this review for clout seen as they have posted the same review abt 6 times. They are the same ppl which gave paper mario sticker star arguably the worst RPG ever made an 8. I don't even believe it's the best mario and luigi that to me is Partners in time but I do think it's absolutely top 3.
I do unfortunately haft to say if you genuinely believe what IGN said just off 1 review when almost every other is abt an 8 that's a you issue especially when this game is average good and looks great especially for an unreal engine made mario game.
the problem is the ign reviewer probably played a 40 hour game in a weekend, and when looking from that perspective, ur obviously gonna be frustrated mashing through dialogue just to meet a deadline instead of actually enjoying the game.
I really don't get why the fps being bad is so overblown aswell, literally only had stutters on shipshape towards the end when it's full of npc and mist, but since u don't actually fight or stuff there it never was an issue. In the overworked I encountered like just some stutters but barely at all and nothing that downgraded my experience.
Only real criticism I can get behind is the padding and mostly it being a slow start. I don't get people complaining about the hand holding as there's barely lol, coming over from dream team or partners in time with constant tutorials this game only has quick popups to explain stuff.
Tbh after finishing it this is my second favorite M&L game, my fav being BIS and my 3 favorite being PIT.
The story in the last arc gets so gooood I hate how people judge it after playing like 2 hours where the story didn't even get time to start. It is a slow burn but the more lighthearted first few hours are really needed to build up the characters and the world, and when u see it change a lot towards the end I think the impact is much bigger for that reason.
The only issue with nintendo is that with all of their games is that they use something called lateral thinking, basically they just make sure the game is as fun and enjoyable whilst having the least optimization so that it costs less for the average consumer. Thats why instead of these games being fucking 70 quid (black ops 6 im looking at you) they are actually pretty damn affordable especially if you use cdkeys. But yes I do agree while nintendo isnt very good with sorting out the lag issue, they will be patching this game soon so that we get more smooth gameplay. IGN's points are completely invalid in my opinion and this guy who is reviewing this game is smoking some hard substances as they complain about a lot of dialogue and a lot of hold handing. Ermmmm im pretty sure every mario and luigi does this and everybody was fine with it. Can people stop bumming ign about their rubbish reviews that hardly make sense.
I don't remember Mario kart or Mario odyssey having these problems.
I haven't played all switch games but the only once that I've played ran well, except breath of the wild. You can't run 60fps and 1080p but considering the size and the graphics I understand why that's the case.
The reason why nintendo games are 60 quid and don't go lower is because they have a monopoly on the games. You can't buy it anywhere else or for any other platforms. So they don't do discounts either because '' you'll buy them anyways''
Nintendo use to be the top tier gaming company but after Mario odyssey they haven't really delivered good games imo. And the sales reflect that as well. they aren't dying like xbox however they aren't as big as they use to be. And I think that's because all the new gen games are rushed and unoptimized games.
Take pokemon games for example they aren't evolving or innovating at all. While making the most ugly, lagging and bug fill games on the switch.
Dude c’mon you can get your points across using better vocabulary than profanity.
We're not in church bro.
Worst game of the year I’m being dead serious
even worse than concord?? yeah you are smoking something ngtl
Yes
Mario and Luigi wokeship i called it