tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611352.post116947747433693540..comments2024-02-19T19:53:01.688-08:00Comments on Cathode Tan: Back In Norrath AgainJoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260309971152360156noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611352.post-1169498407887295792007-01-22T12:40:00.000-08:002007-01-22T12:40:00.000-08:00Well - I'd disagree with two main points on the re...Well - I'd disagree with two main points on the review. I think the gameplay of BG:DA is solid enough that minor refinements are probably for the wiser. I think that we can pick the game up, years later, and jump back into it is really a testament to the stength of the gameplay.<BR/><BR/>Then again, I clearly have a soft spot for this genre. I mean - I finished the Fallout: BOS game out of this insanity.<BR/><BR/>Also, I'm not sure it can accused of license abuse when Everquest is such an empty license to begin with - you might as well call it "Generic Sony Fantasy World". Anything they did with it was value add. I think it was mostly a matter of "this is our contracted game with SOE" was a sucky subtitle.<BR/><BR/>On the story side of things, I completely agree. Again, though, I've gotten jaded to the storylines of this genre. I'm not sure it was any better or worse than BG:DA or JLH - but since we have a tendency to skip through the speaking parts...<BR/><BR/>The technical issues, though, were atrocious. I don't think SOE got flogged enough for it. And considering my track record with SOE - I think they might be to blame. They don't understand even the simplest of quality assurance efforts and have no problem sending beta material out into boxes. PlanetSide is still one of the worst experiences I've ever had gaming and the only time I've ever asked for my money back.<BR/><BR/>IIRC, Return To Arms wasn't nearly as buggy - but it doesn't anything to the gameplay (some decent UI tweaks, though). So if you didn't get hooked on the first one, the second one would definately be a waste.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260309971152360156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611352.post-1169485674232880532007-01-22T09:07:00.000-08:002007-01-22T09:07:00.000-08:00A few fun links for you.The cg review of Champs o'...A few fun links for you.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://curmudgeongamer.com/article.php?story=20040411185227728" REL="nofollow">The cg review of Champs o' Norrath</A>.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://curmudgeongamer.com/article.php?story=20040323191154516" REL="nofollow">Some background on the disc problems</A>.<BR/><BR/>I did not enjoy the game enough to drop cash on the sequel. Too bad, really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com