Red Dead Redemption

Fizman

Just as I feared, metacritic is filling up with lots of positive reviews. I really didn't want to be buying anything other than UFC for the foreseeable future. That may have to change.

Bulktohulk

EGriff wrote: »

Weird that eurogamer only gave it an 8. It's been getting high 9s and 10s from everywhere else.
Though reading through the article you'd think the score at the end was gonna be a 9, they didn't have too many complaints.

Eurogamer are always dicks tbh.

joe123

EGriff wrote: »

Weird that eurogamer only gave it an 8. It's been getting high 9s and 10s from everywhere else.
Though reading through the article you'd think the score at the end was gonna be a 9, they didn't have too many complaints.

It was a poorly written review imo. I was thinking to myself they will hardly give a 10 will they. Then to just see an 8 thrown up there after a review full of praise was quite strange.

Have to say though they were the only ones close with the splinter cell review. Good game but how so many gave it a 9 was crazy.

jayteecork

Only 8/10 eurogamer.

The Freeman

averaging at 93% after 12 reviews, anybod know good or reliable eurogamer are at revuewing games?

paul150

Eurogamer are normally extremely harsh though, 8/10 is a great score from them and wouldnt let it put you off the game

Zero-Cool

Fizman wrote: »

Just as I feared, metacritic is filling up with lots of positive reviews. I really didn't want to be buying anything other than UFC for the foreseeable future. That may have to change.

GF getting this for me for my birthday and will be trading Bad Company 2 for UFC at end of the month. These should both be keeping me going for a while! Sick of watching bad quality streams, can't wait to play this in glorious HD. Only thing uncertain is if there will be any problems online..friends can't join, lag, etc. Hope all goes smoothly

McGrath5

This looks amazing!! I saw earlier HMV will be doing it for €45 so that looks like a decent deal.

rizzla

I've been avoiding any possible spoilers about this game but have 1 question. Will the Ps3 or X360 have any exclusive content?

jayteecork

Perfect Choice wrote: »

This looks amazing!! I saw earlier HMV will be doing it for €45 so that looks like a decent deal.

It's in the shops?

jd007

hmm I think I better wait til my exams are over before I pick this up! Looks really good though!

Bulktohulk

rizzla wrote: »

I've been avoiding any possible spoilers about this game but have 1 question. Will the Ps3 or X360 have any exclusive content?

PS3 has some extra content but I don't think its earth shattering. A new cowboy hat and an extra building I think is all. I'll double check for you.

Icyseanfitz

same here exams finish friday the day the game comes out the only thing im slightly annoyed about is the lack of stuff they kept in freeroam all the minigames are out and i think trains and bank robbing are as well was looking forward to a nice change of pace instead of constantly shooting each other

weiland79

jayteecork wrote: »

It's in the shops?

No. Not till Friday.:(

Opps didn't notice the previous post explained that.

Hogzy

Does anyone have any prices for it? Amazon seems to be the cheapest online retailer but prob wont get delivery till tuesday at the earliest.

pablomakaveli

For some reason i had'nt read much about this game but after reading about it in the eurogamer review i'm definitely going to get it. Sounds like a great game. The multiplayer sounds good as well.

Nemanja91

Does anyone think the special edition is worth the extra money?

thorbarry

Nemanja91 wrote: »

Does anyone think the special edition is worth the extra money?

I'd suggest you just buy the standard retail version for €45. I dont think paying extra for some novelty items, that you really dont need is worth it. I think the game is going to be fantastic and i cant wait to get it on Friday, its all about the game for me.

Dont be fooled by the shiny special edition, just get the game and spend the extra money on a take away the day you get the game, that means more game playing time, and less time trying to decide what to cook for dinner

thorbarry

EGriff wrote: »

Weird that eurogamer only gave it an 8. It's been getting high 9s and 10s from everywhere else..

Dont let that put you off. I've enjoyed loads of games that received 8/10 or less from Eurogamer

Gears of War
Metal Gear Solid 4
InFamous (7/10)
Bioshock 2
FF 12
FF 13
Gran Turismo 4
Halo
Portal
Resident evil (gamecube)
The Orange Box
Alan Wake (7/10)

To name but a few

Captain Chaos

Hogzy wrote: »

Does anyone have any prices for it? Amazon seems to be the cheapest online retailer but prob wont get delivery till tuesday at the earliest.

If you order it now you could get it by Friday.

I pre-ordered Alan Wake. Amazon shipped it last Wednesday so I got it by Friday which was release day and that was with the free shipping option.

I ordered RDR with The Hut on Friday for £35.99 plus £.99 shipping and they shipped my copy on Monday afternoon so it looks like I will have it a day or two early.:) I think the price has gone up since last week.

Exclamation Marc

Nemanja91 wrote: »

Does anyone think the special edition is worth the extra money?

I considered it, but as someone on a different thread pointed out, all those "bonuses" can probably be earned in-game so if it's such the good game it's meant to be, it'll be better to have to earn the bonuses. And even if they're not in the game, you don't want to have the game being too easy for you and no challenge with ALL the challenges.

War horse, double fame, double bullet-time thingy, the game would be too easy.

And I know there's a soundtrack, but its a score, and odds on you'll listen to it once.

My two cents

Exclamation Marc

rizzla wrote: »

I've been avoiding any possible spoilers about this game but have 1 question. Will the Ps3 or X360 have any exclusive content?

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=65899193&postcount=104

Special outfit which I posted in a previous thread, and a "gang hideout" which I assume won't exactly be a massive deal.

But yes, the PS3 has more content, albeit quite small extras

rizzla

FireballPitcher wrote: »

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=65899193&postcount=104

Special outfit which I posted in a previous thread, and a "gang hideout" which I assume won't exactly be a massive deal.

But yes, the PS3 has more content, albeit quite small extras

Thanks, nothing major so. I'll be going for the xbox version, the ps3 joypad hurts after awhile playing especially if i have to use the triggers a bunch.

Topsnakebite

anyone know of any places that will sell this game early i really want it now

Big Knox

Anyone know if the gamestops in ireland are doing a midnight release for this? They are in the uk afaik!

Edit: Just seen this on metacritic from NZGamer who are usually fairly critical in their reviews:

On a personal note, this reviewer has a new favourite of all time: see ya later, Ocarina... we had some good times.... [RDD is] NZGamer.com's first ever, and eminently deserving, ten out of ten. Play it until the credits roll. And then keep on going.

:eek:

Hogzy

Captain Chaos wrote: »

If you order it now you could get it by Friday.

I pre-ordered Alan Wake. Amazon shipped it last Wednesday so I got it by Friday which was release day and that was with the free shipping option.

I ordered RDR with The Hut on Friday for £35.99 plus £.99 shipping and they shipped my copy on Monday afternoon so it looks like I will have it a day or two early.:) I think the price has gone up since last week.

The hut is 35 and so is amazon. Does anyone know if i order it now will it be delivered on Friday. I preordered from amazon before for a friday release and didnt get it till tuesday the following week!

heebusjeebus

Big Knox wrote: »

Anyone know if the gamestops in ireland are doing a midnight release for this? They are in the uk afaik!

I dont know about GameStop but I was in Game in Dundrum yesterday and I was told there is no midnight launch there Thurs nite

padair

heebusjeebus wrote: »

I dont know about GameStop but I was in Game in Dundrum yesterday and I was told there is no midnight launch there Thurs nite

Midnight launches are not good when you have to be in work at 8am..

er... <cough> <splutter> ,
Sorry boss, I got the trots.

thorbarry

padair wrote: »

Midnight launches are not good when you have to be in work at 8am..

er... <cough> <splutter> ,
Sorry boss, I got the trots.

I remember booking the next off after the midnight launch of GTA 4, that was great

heebusjeebus

padair wrote: »

Midnight launches are not good when you have to be in work at 8am..

er... <cough> <splutter> ,
Sorry boss, I got the trots.

I've got friday off for a separate reason entirely, but I may re-schedule that :cool: