Friday, July 13, 2012

Critics Consensus: Quantum Conundrum

Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular daily critics opinion for the newest video games and movies! Today it is Quantum Conundrum the spiritual successor to Portal.
When Portal 2 was released in 2011 it had critical acclaim from every single critic. So when a game comes out directed by the person who had a main part on working the original Portal we hope that it will be amazing. Thankfully yes. Even though Gaming Nexus complained about the story and writing, Critics were also loving the game left,right, and center-field. Official Xbox Magazine UK praised it's addictive-ness while Gamereactor Sweden stated it had clever puzzles. The best thing about Quantum Conundrum is it's gameplay. And while it does not have the best story if you loved Portal 2 you will love this.
Overall get this game but if you do not want to get it that is fine.


Quantum Conundrum is rated E.

Critics Consensus: Ice Age: Continental Drift

Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular daily critics opinion for the newest video games and movies! Today it is Ice Age: Continental Drift the latest Ice Age movie.
Ice Age is a 10 year old franchise and it goes how most movie franchises go. First one is a great movie, second one is OK, third one is mediocre, and the fourth one is crap. Well guess what? We are at the fourth one. Slant Magazine magazine was the most negative on Ice Age 4 with a 12 out of 100 saying that it caters to the Duplo Blocks demographic and parents will be bored to distraction. Village Voice jumped in the negative review pile to saying that the best parts of the movie are few and far between which are the Scrat scenes. One of the only slightly positive reviews was Tampa Bay Times praising the movies villain. Lastly ScreenCrush said it felt like Ice Age 1.4 not Ice Age 4.
Overall do not see this movie but if you have kids bring them to it but be sure to have something to do at the theater because then you will be bored to death.


Ice Age: Continental Drift is rated PG.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Critics Consensus: Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure

Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular daily critics opinion for the newest video games and movies! Today it is Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure a new music game for the 3DS.
Sega is taking new routes after the Sonic series has not been selling the best it should have had. They stopped console production in 2004 after the Dreamcast selling horribly but 8 years later Sega took a dip in the music side of gaming. Meet Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure a new music game that is being critically acclaimed by critics. Eurogamer Sweden said that it liked the game so much it wanted a sequel. Almost every critic liked the game in some way except for Gameplanet who gave it a 5.5 saying that they hated the story though at the same time 3DJuegos said it had a entertaining story. The most impressive thing about this game from critics statements was the addictiveness of it even though it's short and the story is a convoluted mess.
Overall get this game but if you don't want to get it you can wait for it to go on sale. Nevertheless you will love it when you get it.


Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure is rated E10+.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Critics Consensus: The Do-Deca-Pentathlon

Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular daily critics opinion for the newest video games and movies! Today it is The Do-Deca-Pentathlon a new indie comedy centering around the Olympics.
Even though the title for this movie does not make any sense, the reviews have been pretty decent. The film has a very interesting plot. During a family reunion two brothers battle it out in a makeshift Olympics. Most critics called the film really funny including the New York Times.The most praised thing about the movie was the emotional drama even though it was a comedy. You can clearly see that in Common Sense Media's review. The only very negative review were from Slant Magazine and The New York Post but hey most of the reviews were positive.
Overall see this movie if you want and do not see it if you do not want to see it.


The Do-Deca-Pentathlon is rated R.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Critics Consensus: NCAA Football 13

Hi! We are Critics Consensus. We post the regular daily critics opinion for the newest video games and movies! Today it is NCAA Football 13 the newest NCAA football video game!
Every year there is a franchise related to sports that has yearly installments. Madden NFL, FIFA, Cabbela's, and WWE but don't forget NCAA Football. NCAA Football 13 has a 8.75 from Game Informer which called it a key moment in the franchise's history. In fact all the reviews for NCAA Football 13 has been a 8.0 or higher except for Joystiq who gave it a 6.0. Hang on a sec that's just one critic out of 8 reviews. So basically the average critics consensus is this is great. Even ZTGameDomain said NCAA Football 13 gets so many things right it's impossible not to fault it too much.
Overall get this game if you don't have NCAA Football 12, do not get it if you just don't care,and do not get it if you do have NCAA Football 12 unless you are a NCAA Football fan.


NCAA Football 13 is rated E.