Reviews thread

[Kid Marin]

IGN (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/108/1084269p2.html): 8.5- "Other Zelda imitators seem to lose sight of the playfulness and irreverence that Miyamoto and others infused classic games with, but 3D Dot Game Heroes never pretends that it's anything but a game, and games like 3D Dot Game Heroes should be played."

IGN Video Review (http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14350003/fromsoftware-project/videos/3ddotheroes_vdr_041910.html")

Gamepro (http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/214866/3d-dot-game-heroes/): 4.5/5- "Whether you like the game still comes down to your ability to buy into its irreverent and reverential spirit, but it's hard to deny the depth and quality of Silicon Studios' love note to the genre."

4ColorRebellion (http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2010/04/19/4cr-plays-3d-dot-game-heroes/): "...3D Dot Game Heroes is a game that must be tried by any gamer that grew up in the 80s and 90s..."

Just Push Start (http://www.justpushstart.com/2010/04/19/3d-dot-game-heroes-review/): 4.5/5- "Overall, 3D Dot Game Heroes is a must-have for every gamer who wants a charming retro gaming experience."

Gamer 2.0 (http://blog.gamer20.com/2010/04/review-3d-dot-game-heroes-ps3/): 9/10 - "There’s enough replay value here to make it easily worth the $40 that Atlus is asking for the game."

Gameinformer (http://gameinformer.com/games/3d_dot_game_heroes/b/ps3/archive/2010/04/19/atlus-brings-zelda-back-to-its-roots.aspx): 8.5/10 - "Without the distraction of forced innovation, From Software has successfully refined the classic formula to pure retro –gaming –bliss."

Game Vortex (http://www.psillustrated.com/psillustrated/soft_rev.php/4983/3d-dot-game-heroes-ps3.html):85/100 - "If you take 3D Dot Game Heroes seriously, you're playing it wrong."

VGBlogger (http://www.vgblogger.com/?p=5637): "...we as gamers should be very, very thankful."

Wired (http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2010/04/3d-dot-heroes-review/): "3D Dot Game Heroes‘ execution of the basic, but surprisingly hard to replicate, nuts-and-bolts gameplay of old-school adventuring makes the retrofuturistic title worthwhile."

Gamervision (http://www.gamervision.com/users/veggie_jackson/articles/3d_dot_game_heroes): 8.75/10 - "Anyone with fond memories of the 8-bit adventures of a plucky young adventurer with little more than a wooden sword and his wits will be well-served by 3D Dot Game Heroes."

Gaming Union (http://www.gamingunion.net/reviews/3d-dot-game-heroes--219.html): 9/10 - "The key to what makes 3D Dot Game Heroes so much fun lies in its humour and creativity."

Thunderbolt (http://www.thunderboltgames.com/reviews/article/3d-dot-game-heroes-review-for-ps3.html): 9/10 - "It’s a loving homage that carefully picks out the mechanics that made classic games charming, without dumping all the problems of the early 90s onto your plate."

Game's Radar (http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/3d-dot-game-heroes/review/3d-dot-game-heroes-super-review/a-20100419135411776074/g-2009111711336173013): 8/10 - "But if you do “get it,” then it’s the perfect game for the nostalgic fan looking for another taste of their childhood while getting a few good laughs at the same time."

Destructoid (http://www.destructoid.com/review-3d-dot-game-heroes-171436.phtml#ext): 7.5/10 - "Creative players could spend hours in the character edit screen, and may even find it more satisfying than the main campaign. "

Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/review-3d-dot-game-heroes/): "If you think the original Zelda is antiquated and no longer worth playing, you're not going to be thrilled with 3D Dot Game Heroes. Also, you're wrong. But if you do long for a day spent searching for bombable walls and fighting fire-breathing dragons with segmented necks, you'll be right at home in Dotnia."

Gaming Age (http://www.gaming-age.com/review/ps3/3d_dotgameheroes): "Basically, the game realizes it's a game, and lets the player in on the joke at every chance it gets."

PS Nation (http://www.psnation.org/2010/04/20/review-3d-dot-game-heroes-ps3/): A - "Do yourself a favor and grab 3D Dot Game Heroes. It’s fantastic from top-to-bottom, and is one of the best values in gaming today!"

Playstation Lifestyle (http://playstationlifestyle.net/2010/04/20/ps3-review-3d-dot-game-heroes/2/): 5/5 - "Silicon Studio, Atlus and From Software have really outdone themselves; they have created a masterpiece made of blocks."

Game Trailers (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-hd-3d-dot-game/64700): 8/10: (Video)

http://www.gamekult.com/tout/jeux/fiches/J000098562_test.html - The import review Kid posted.

[Sorry to edit your post, Kid. This is why we usually wait for the U.S version to start these. =) -Red]

[Tivor]

Cons

* Uninspired level design
* Collision problems
* Loading times
* Flawed visual effects
* A bit short

The only con that bothers me is that one. I know the game sorta kinda alleviates that by displaying the parody pictures of classic games, but I'd rather have short loading time, and look at those pretty pics in a gallery mode or something. I hope it's something that From and Atlus USA can address between now and May.

Still, doesn't change the fact that it's an automatic day-one title for me. :)

[Kid Marin]

I hope it's something that From and Atlus USA can address between now and May. A patch is planned (with HDD install): http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/12/07/3d_dot_game_heroes_update/

[Tivor]

This update adds such things as HDD install and a loading screen viewer -- apparently stuff that fans have been requesting.

I'm a happy camper. :D

[Vyse of Arcadia]

Collision problems? Yeah, that's not good. Here's to hoping the patch addresses those too.

I'm wondering if any patches will make it onto the US disc or if we'll have to download all of them.

[Dominions]

Atlus' Demon's Souls release had the latest patch from the JP version. I hope for the same from 3DDH.

[DariusSlayer]

Geez... With this game and so many others coming out next year, my wallet is be hurting:frown:

The collision issue along with the others will most likely be taken care of right away, if there isn't anything else that comes up as a more pressing matter.

[MikoNeko]

Let's remember: 95% of reviews are fecal matter, plain and simple. Most reviewers are pressured into publishing as quickly as possible, so they only test the games for short periods of time.

Here's two cases in point:

FFXIII garnered very impressive scores because the first reviewers didn't progress enough to realize that it's very linear. Once players got the game the forums were abuzz with complaints. Only then did reviewers recant and lower their scores.

WKC: IE got almost mediocre scores, and all the reviewers mentionned 20-30 hours gameplay. Ask anyone who's played it and they'll tell you that it's a very long game, and very satisfying.

I've totally lost confidence in reviews. I make my own mind now.

3DDGH is a first day buy for me.

[piratedrunk]

While I think reviews do need to be taken with a grain of salt I disagree with your two examples. FFXIII is linear.. until the end of the game where it opens right up. So reviewiers rushing would have only experienced the linear parts anyways. And WKC can easily be beaten in under 30 hours. It is the just okay online parts of the game that take up the real time.

[MikoNeko]

What I meant is that the first reviewers didn't even play FFXIII long enough to realize that it's linear, otherwise they would have brought up the fact. Can you trust a review from someone who's only tested a game for a fraction of its length?

As for WKC, yes, story mode can be done in 30 hours, but it also includes GeoNet, Binding, GeoRama, and other aspects that increase its length a lot. You have to admit that getting to the story mode's conclusion is nowhere near the end of its playability.

[iloveatlus]

awesome

[reason1313]

Let's remember: 95% of reviews are fecal matter, plain and simple. Most reviewers are pressured into publishing as quickly as possible, so they only test the games for short periods of time.

Here's two cases in point:

FFXIII garnered very impressive scores because the first reviewers didn't progress enough to realize that it's very linear. Once players got the game the forums were abuzz with complaints. Only then did reviewers recant and lower their scores.

WKC: IE got almost mediocre scores, and all the reviewers mentionned 20-30 hours gameplay. Ask anyone who's played it and they'll tell you that it's a very long game, and very satisfying.

I've totally lost confidence in reviews. I make my own mind now.

3DDGH is a first day buy for me.
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I actually found the reviews for FFXIII and WKC spot on. Sorry, but FFXIII's linearity hasn't stopped it from being an incredible experience.

I still haven't put down FFXIII and don't intend to until i've gotten all my themes, which i have to admit was a genius way of hooking gamers that aren't completionists.

WKC was a day one buy until the online mode was brought to my attention, at which time it dropped off my "to be purchased" list. I lack the time to be able to put a full effort into the online mode, and would have personally rather seen it end up like Demons Souls, where you can go it alone even online(the developer said it's not wise to do online alone) if you so choose.

I barely pay attention to reviews as well. I tire constantly of the personal bias tossed into them.

Then again, i have a shortlist of companies who have earned my respect(read: i don't have to worry about their games) and get my cash up front, like SE, Atlus, NISA, and Bioware.

[ReaperX30]

I've been waiting for a game like this. Simple Zelda like gameplay is always welcome when you don't feel like thinking too much.

I like to read reviews but what really gets my attention is player comments. Most of the times you'll know if the review was fair just by reading what people are saying. Of course theres some exceptions.

I'll put some money aside for this.

[Kid Marin]

GameInformer: 8.5/10

[jeffx]

GameInformer: 8.5/10

Couldn't find any links for the review, but I did find this: 'Link invades...' (http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/04/08/link-invades-3d-dot-games-hero.aspx)

[Silveth]

I apologize for posting something that is off-topic here, but I just registered on these boards and I cannot create a thread yet.

I would like to know, if no one minds me asking, if you are able to edit your character from a file that you are already playing, as in, change a character that you've already spent say 10 hours on.

I am looking forward to this game very much, but being such an indecisive person as I am, I really hope there is a way to edit a character of mine halfway through the game, as I might have had an idea to improve it having seen it move around for so long in action.

Thanks.

[Bobby1234]

http://www.psu.com/Hands-on--3D-Dot-Game-Heroes--a008839-p0.php

PlayStation Universe has a new preview up for 3D Dot Game Heroes.

[Rednusander]

I apologize for posting something that is off-topic here, but I just registered on these boards and I cannot create a thread yet.

I would like to know, if no one minds me asking, if you are able to edit your character from a file that you are already playing, as in, change a character that you've already spent say 10 hours on.

I am looking forward to this game very much, but being such an indecisive person as I am, I really hope there is a way to edit a character of mine halfway through the game, as I might have had an idea to improve it having seen it move around for so long in action.

Thanks.

Very few of the previews have pointed this out, but you can swap your character every time you load a save game. If you were playing as the generic hero when you started, the next time you load up your save, you could be a shark. Then you load your save again, and use a custom edit, and the game won't bat an eye.

So yes, you can tweak your edits as often as you like.

[PhantomOfTheKnight]

GameInformer: 8.5/10

...I actually have the new issue with the review. The only faults I read were that the dificulty of the boss battles was inconsistent, and that the sword can take up too much of the screen causing you to get lost for hours.

[Silveth]

Very few of the previews have pointed this out, but you can swap your character every time you load a save game. If you were playing as the generic hero when you started, the next time you load up your save, you could be a shark. Then you load your save again, and use a custom edit, and the game won't bat an eye.

So yes, you can tweak your edits as often as you like.

Thanks a lot for replying, I had hoped and assumed that was the case, but it had been nagging at me recently, and yes, I couldn't find a preview that mentioned it specifically.

I look forward to May when I'll be here sharing all my characters!

[Karkarov]

http://www.psu.com/Hands-on--3D-Dot-Game-Heroes--a008839-p0.php

PlayStation Universe has a new preview up for 3D Dot Game Heroes.

That review is a little screwy. I can't figure out for the life of me why they keep mentioning this company named Silicon Studio and saying they developed the game. It was made by From Software and Atlus is doing the distribution. Is there something here I am just not aware of???

[Inzaghi]

That review is a little screwy. I can't figure out for the life of me why they keep mentioning this company named Silicon Studio and saying they developed the game. It was made by From Software and Atlus is doing the distribution. Is there something here I am just not aware of???

Silicon Studio made the game and From published in Japan. We licensed it from From. (I hate typing that. Stupid From. Why not call yourself Them Software, while you're at it.)

[Karkarov]

That review is a little screwy. I can't figure out for the life of me why they keep mentioning this company named Silicon Studio and saying they developed the game. It was made by From Software and Atlus is doing the distribution. Is there something here I am just not aware of???

Silicon Studio made the game and From published in Japan. We licensed it from From. (I hate typing that. Stupid From. Why not call yourself Them Software, while you're at it.)

Aha so From sold the rights to distribute it to you but From got the distro right From some other guys called Silicon Studio and who knows where they are From. I do take one lesson From all this and that is that you cant get all the games info From legalese in From's trailers.

So now that we know where From got the game From why didn't you guys mention Silicon Studio since they came From From's original release?

From From From From From From From.....

[Inzaghi]

http://www.gamespite.net/talkingtime/image.php?u=505&dateline=1269987462

[Onion of Mystery]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/Bursar/OtherStuff/Stopit.jpg

[Tivor]

- Stopped trying to make sense of it all since 2006.

Your sig is very fitting in this case. :lol:

[Quig]

Game Informer gave it a 8.5/10. Not bad a bunch of 360 fanboys...

[PhantomOfTheKnight]

That review is a little screwy.

...maybe it's because it's a preview and not a review? :roll:

[Karkarov]

That review is a little screwy.

...maybe it's because it's a preview and not a review? :roll:

Maybe you should have read the whole post where it details why I say that? Which by the way, has nothing to do with it being a preview or a review regardless.

Meanwhile that isn't a preview anyway, the article itself says "Hands-On" implying they actually played the game. When you actually play the game then post what you think about it afterwords we call that a review.

[Rednusander]

That review is a little screwy.

...maybe it's because it's a preview and not a review? :roll:

Maybe you should have read the whole post where it details why I say that? Which by the way, has nothing to do with it being a preview or a review regardless.

Meanwhile that isn't a preview anyway, the article itself says "Hands-On" implying they actually played the game. When you actually play the game then post what you think about it afterwords we call that a review.

A "Hands-On" is still considered a preview. In this business, we usually don't call anything a "review" until they attach a score, unless they're a site like Kotaku, where they simply don't do scores. Usually a "hands-on" is considered a brief impression of the game, more often-than-not relegated to the first 10-30 minutes or so of the experience.

[Olethros]

Game Informer gave it a 8.5/10. Not bad a bunch of 360 fanboys...

I should just ignore this. However, being the glutton for punishment and disappointment that I am I'm going to bite:

What the hell are you talking about? I'm not always in agreement with them but I don't detect any specific bias on their part for or against any one single console.

[Karkarov]

A "Hands-On" is still considered a preview. In this business, we usually don't call anything a "review" until they attach a score, unless they're a site like Kotaku, where they simply don't do scores. Usually a "hands-on" is considered a brief impression of the game, more often-than-not relegated to the first 10-30 minutes or so of the experience.

I can appreciate that distinction but I will mention he says he beat the first three dungeons already. I assume that took him longer than 30 minutes, at least I hope it did. I know the "standard" to write a review is supposed to be you beat the entire game but I also know that doesn't get followed all the time these days.

[iloveatlus]

8.5 from ign

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/108/1084269p2.html

9.0 Presentation
An awesome fusion of vintage and contemporary game elements, 3D Dot Game Heroes greatly benefits from a surplus of style.
8.5 Graphics
Sharp 2D sprites with a 3D makeover; some of the most unique and eye-catching visuals around.
6.5 Sound
Old-school, perhaps to a fault; even the greatest tunes can get old on infinite repeat. The sound effects are appropriately awful.
8.5 Gameplay
The cartoonish swordplay is a blast. A tried-and-true combination of exploration and dungeon-crawling, but it achieves a level of "retro" difficulty at times. Warning: May evoke nostalgia.
8.5 Lasting Appeal
You can easily lose 20 hours here or race through it in less than 10. The minigames, character creation and New Game + should keep retro gamers busy until Zelda is available in HD.
8.5
Great OVERALL
(out of 10)

[Nephlabobo]

7.5

http://www.destructoid.com/review-3d-dot-game-heroes-171436.phtml#ext

[Rednusander]

Added a ridiculous number of reviews to Kid's first post.

EDIT: It's ugly. I shall make it prettier.

EDIT2: Now I am pleased.

[Tivor]

So the Destructoid's 7.5 review is the harshest one of the lot so far, huh. Looks good to me. :)

[Karkarov]

So the Destructoid's 7.5 review is the harshest one of the lot so far, huh. Looks good to me. :)

Meh I never liked Destructoid anyway.

[Rednusander]

Added IGN's video review and Joystiq.

[sarshelyam]

Man these great reviews keep coming in. I was sold when it launched overseas in Japan, and these reviews...though nice...really only serve to make the wait that much more unbearable. I WANT IT NOW!!

[iloveatlus]

http://playstationlifestyle.net/2010/04/20/ps3-review-3d-dot-game-heroes/2/
5/5

[OmegaKing9]

The GTreview made me want to get this game.

[Rednusander]

Game Trailers, PS Lifestyle, PS Nation, and Gaming Age reviews added.

[nyihater4life]

Id share my playing experience but I cant even play the game! It freezes after it introduces the story. It will show the loading time and then go black. The music plays but nothing happens. I know its freezing because it'll indicate its loading with the pixels moving and then it will stop for 2 seconds and then turn black so...


anyone have this problem?