Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Critics Consensus:Lone Survivor-Director's Cut

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the remastered version of Lone Survivor!
When Lone Survivor came out it was an indie sensation for it being super creepy as a survival horror when it took place in a 2-D plane. It was creepy,intense and interesting. And that was all the reasons it became such a hit. Now it's being ported to Vita and PS3. But does it deliver the same brand of quality? Let's find out.
While Lone Survivor is repetitive as PocketGamer UK stated it is still a great game with a great atmosphere and aesthetic. It's unique as Kotaku praised and nothing comes close to the experience with this. If you are not a PC gamer but own a Playstation Vita or PS3 this is a must buy.
Overall get this game. 
Lone Survivor is rated T.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Critics Consensus Special:Critics Consensus Versus- FIFA 14 VS. PES 2014 Round 2

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the latest FIFA!
In the last round Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 somewhat lost it's footing just having enough pros to have a justifiable score. But the FIFA games are known for bigger budgets,and bigger sales. Though sometimes that is not what matters. Let's see who wins.
Pros:
  • Packed with content +1
  • Robust modes and careers +1
  • Great Physics +1
  • Intense Enriching Gameplay +1
  • Solid Multiplayer +1
Cons:
  • 3DS version is a complete ripoff containing no new improvements whatsoever -1
  • Less innovative -1
  • AI oddities and glitches -1
  • Could have better graphics -1
  • Poor Interface -1
(Cited:VideoGamerTV,IGN, IGN Italia)
FIFA overall gets a 0. While this is not bad, it certainly is not the excellent pedigree EA Sports is known for. So for now get PES but if you are a diehard FIFA fan you should certainly stick with that. However if you want a portable version the 3DS version is a total ripoff.
PES 2014 wins.
PES 2014 and FIFA 14 are both rated E.

Critics Consensus Special:Critics Consensus Versus- FIFA 14 VS. PES 2014 Round 1

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the latest Pro Evolution Soccer!
Every year PES and FIFA duke it out. Both soccer games,both releasing in the same week. FIFA scores amazingly well sales but there are some people that prefer the PES route. However if you are wanting to try out these games for the first time which one do you take? Let's outweigh the pro's and cons of each game and see who has the best score.
Pros:
  • The game is developed with the Fox Engine +1
  • Challenging and rewarding +1
  • Good realism +1
Cons:
  • Lack of proper licenses -1
  • Little to none well licensed teams and stadiums -1
(Cited:Gamespot,Official Xbox Magazine UK,Eurogamer,Spazio Games)
So that means PES's total score is a 1. Let's see how FIFA compares in the next round.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Critics Consensus:Prisoners

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the new drama movie with Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal Prisoners!
During the last few weeks there has not been that much to see in theaters. There was One Direction,Riddick was a dud, and Getaway was atrocious. Let's hope Prisoners clears that September fog.
Prisoners is not a feel good September movie nor a masterpiece but it's certainly something to get you into theaters. The acting is very good with great performances from all the cast including Hugh Jackman as The New Yorker said. It's also very gripping even though the film is somewhat disturbing.
Overall see this if you want to.
Prisoners is rated R.

Critics Consensus: Foul Play

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is a new Xbox Live indie brawler!
Yes GTA V came out a few days ago. And yes it was a behemoth. But what if you have a friend over and you don't want to go the regular route? Well a indie brawler has recently come out called Foul Play.
Unfortunately Foul Play is not a Castle Crashers,Scott Pilgrim or a Charlie Murder as IGN Italia said. Luckily Foul Play is a good way to kill time but unfortunately it's very repetitive and lacks a lot of depth though the story and gameplay keep you in for the ride as God Is A Geek stated. Foul Play is good if you have a brother and a friend over so buy it if that ever so happens.
Overall only get this game if you want to.
Foul Play is rated E10+.