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  • samsungx360

    Posted Nov 9, 2009 3:08 am GMT

    orange_monkey_1 is ....right..with the ghey thing..

  • yaberingyeti

    Posted Nov 9, 2009 12:35 am GMT

    CelticRaven163-
    I didnt like NWN2 (or 1 for that matter) but loved BG 1 & 2. I also love this game. It's a very different game from NWN.

    I wouldnt compare it to mass effect, oblivion or fallout. Very different games - they are more like Baldurs gate (not console BG) and Icewind Dale.

    If you havnt played though, chances are you havnt played anything like it. But yeah... even if you didnt like NWN (which was a snorefest) you could still like this, as I do.

  • blitzballace

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 8:42 pm GMT

    I have to agree with those who say who cares about graphics? Seriously, this game is awesome on all consoles, to hell with the minor details, most people cannot afford super-computers to play games. Besides, it's more accessible on consoles, and I am thoroughly enjoying every minute of it.

  • ninstigator

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 8:37 pm GMT

    how is there 3 different scores for the same game? xbox 8.5 ps 9.0 and pc 9.5

  • Gh05t_

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 8:19 pm GMT

    well, this guy is like the best at wat he does. i hate watching a revew if its not his.... unless its adams or morgans. lol. he has totaly sold this game..... it looks great!!!!!!!!!!! but i think ill w8 for a small price drop......... witch prolly wont be till like next year

  • CelticRaven163

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 6:52 pm GMT

    If i wasn't a fan of NWN 2, am i deluding myself thinking i'll like this game? I'm a huge mass effect/ oblivion/ fallout fan but didn't like NWN 2 at all.

  • sckisback14

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 5:38 pm GMT

    The combat isn't as fast paced as oblivion but there is alot of depth and customization to it, it relates more to star wars Knights of the old republic in terms of gameplay.

  • JonathanGudeman

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 3:06 pm GMT

    Does anyone know how this compares to Oblivion?

  • holy_terr0r

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 2:47 pm GMT

    Fantastic review; This guy really seems to know what he's talking about. Can't wait to get this game!

  • yucatronixxx

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 1:48 pm GMT

    I love this i have it for the xbox 360 and the graphics and freeworld are phenomenal stuff

  • leonhart11

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 1:29 pm GMT

    aamir69 you're right, xbox360 really sucks, the graphics is really bad, the pc version really looks great, maybe i'll try this on pc eh. i think it really soothes the pc not the console.

  • secretgamer666

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 3:50 am GMT

    looks better than id thought it be, i must pick it up

  • aamir69 posted Nov 8, 2009 2:06 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    aamir69

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 2:06 am GMT (hide)

    leonhart11 not your fault its just xbox360 that sucks, trying to complete against a console which releases games in Blue Ray disc. So its quite obvious you have to compensate such things when you run out of disc space. The game is amazing

  • horse_crazy217

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 11:39 pm GMT

    Graphics. Graphics. GRAPHICS. Is that all anyone ever cares about anymore? Watta bout the plot? The action? The combat? The cuztomization? Seriously, the graphics look fine. "The 360 version is less attractive" who gives a crap as long as the damn thing is fun to play.

  • leonhart11

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 10:02 pm GMT

    i have this on xbox, and i think it's boring. i don't know about you guys. and i think it's overrated.

  • JCASHUFL

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 9:49 pm GMT

    the game is brilliant. naysayers can piss off.

  • zgreenwell

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 7:37 pm GMT

    combat looks so boring to me.

  • TokeyPotter

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 6:27 pm GMT

    This style rpg just doesn't appeal to me. As compared with NWN, the amount of variety and story are quite compelling, (graphically or not) however, the combat always left me wishing for more.. much more. Granted, you have full control over your attacks, but then your commands are played out by the AI. If you prefer a combat system that allows you to "pull the strings" behind your character, then you just found yourself hours of enjoyment. If you want to experience more "hands-on" full action/combat then I highly recommend Demon's Souls. That game will rip your assh@le out and feed it to your mother!

  • orange_monkey_1

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 4:39 pm GMT

    What the hell is up with this shakoka guy? Gamespot isn't really the place to randomly reveal that you're gay

  • mYTH_2k4

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 3:09 pm GMT

    Man this game looks awesome! From the few dialog options shown in the vid, I can already make out that the questing and NPC interactions are gonna be memorable. The facial expression animation looks like it could've been better though...

    Anyway, can't wait to get my hands on this piece of loot!

    And yeah... Kevin's reviews rock.

  • M0wen10 posted Nov 7, 2009 1:35 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    M0wen10

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 1:35 pm GMT (hide)

    Doesn't look good imo

  • choutaro

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 1:32 pm GMT

    Bunch of fanboys gave thumbs down for all comments that were saying this looks like neverwinter nights 2 but with a better story, are you guys blind??

  • Marco1402

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 12:32 pm GMT

    Looks like neverwinter nights, and that's a good thing. Nice review but, since when do the reviews sound like they are meant to be informative for "the whole family" btw? When I had kids and was sitting here with my wife it would have really loved this review.

  • killer978452

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 11:27 am GMT

    Looks pretty good.

  • evilchiken

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 11:09 am GMT

    I would attempt a backflip off of a pickup for this.

  • iron_zealot7531

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 9:13 am GMT

    @ G_instinct:

    nevermind the fact that neverwinter nights 2 is a sequel to neverwinter nights 1, which was created by bioware. Which just happens to be the developer of dragon age.

    That being said, similarities to NWN2 are largely superficial. The actual mechanics of the combat are radically different. And of course, better story, better characters, better interactions, etc

  • shakoka posted Nov 7, 2009 8:37 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    shakoka

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 8:37 am GMT (hide)

    im gay i really am! and i hate myself!! duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

  • G_instinct posted Nov 7, 2009 3:19 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    G_instinct

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 3:19 am GMT (hide)

    Copy of NWN2, without bugs and with better story

  • adarmus47

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 1:11 am GMT

    Brilliant review. Cant wait to play this game......it is sitting in my girlfriends wardrobe and it is only 13 more days till she hands it over and I can play it. As great as BG2 is, replaying it is barely holding me over till I get my gruby little hands on this.

  • nh2999

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 12:37 am GMT

    Looks cool.What kind of rpg is it?I mean turn based kind of rpg or action?

  • GHOSTQ8

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 12:04 am GMT

    I would love to see an RPG game that has online co-op that would be really helpful in such games couse sometimes it gets hard and boring playing alone all the time and this these games are very very long ....would be better...no?

  • MamaiB

    Posted Nov 7, 2009 12:00 am GMT

    this game is rrly awesome...

    if u like something like rpg and u want to play it over 150 hours?

    what r u waiting 4 go buy it and play

    though its better on the ps3

  • solidniko posted Nov 6, 2009 11:43 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    solidniko

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 11:43 pm GMT (hide)

    whats so great bout the pc version

  • aramoe

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 8:41 pm GMT

    @27NANA27..... Dude...did Baldur's gate have co-op? Did Mass Effect have co-op? So what would make you think that this game would have co-op

  • 27NANA27 posted Nov 6, 2009 6:11 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    27NANA27

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 6:11 pm GMT (hide)

    no co-op??

  • metalkid9

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 5:32 pm GMT

    Can someone confirm that this game is easy for noobs like me who have never played much role-playing games? For example do you die easily? I really want this game, I'm getting it tomorrow but I don't know if it's worth it if I haven't played RPG's before.

  • orange_monkey_1

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 3:32 pm GMT

    What's this? PC owners finally get a game that is VASTLY SUPERIOR to the console versions? Hell yeah!

    Just for the record I own all three platforms so don't bombard me with any fanboy crap.

  • Zenwork21

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 3:10 pm GMT

    Great Review Thanks

  • Hydrolix

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 2:45 pm GMT

    never mind, after actually watching the review I have my answer!

  • Hydrolix

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 2:39 pm GMT

    The exact same review is posted for PS3 and 360...why do they have different review scores?

  • kengi_ikazuchi

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 2:39 pm GMT

    When was the last time? you asked.. why, Final Fantasy 6 ofcourse!

  • jgb2292

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 2:15 pm GMT

    good Rpg gaming this winter .after I finished this . move onto mass 2

  • mrmcfraggle

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 1:42 pm GMT

    I want to like games like this, but the battles look so "non hands on".... I like a good adventure, dont get me wrong, but I like a more envolved battle engine like Zelda or Prince of Persia, or even Fable....

  • memoks

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 1:06 pm GMT

    I wonder if we can play campaign mode with a friend.

  • 113871999

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 12:47 pm GMT

    Awesome review Kevin! I will be picking this game up tomorrow!

  • op1e2345 posted Nov 6, 2009 12:38 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    op1e2345

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 12:38 pm GMT (hide)

    this dudes voice annoys the crap outa me. he says everything with that "just so you know" tone of voice. its off-putting

  • bloodyrooster posted Nov 6, 2009 11:49 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    bloodyrooster

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 11:49 am GMT (hide)

    Hate developers that create games that don't look that great, yet maximize your system. Next time use the unreal engine Bioware, get with the times.

  • TheClown24

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 11:19 am GMT

    you can say all these other companies but pc gamer is the best for reviewing

  • hghazni

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 10:50 am GMT

    I'm really beginning to loose hope in online reviews by these major sites. Gamespot used to be my usual source of honest reviewing but I guess no more.

  • asdfpo

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 8:55 am GMT

    Gametrailers review was better

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