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I don't know whether this has been said before and okay, so I haven't played the game yet so I can't really say anything but a 7.9?!!!! They're rating things like Return of The King better than mario kart which i frankly don't believe. They're saying:
"Nintendo itself has said it is a company that innovates and is a company that does not want to deliver cookie-cutter sequels. Unfortunately, that's just what Double Dash!! is. It's good, clean multiplayer fun but it doesn't progress far beyond the N64 version other than in the visual department. In fact, it introduces new imbalances to the item system and has axed a few trusted control mechanics like the hop."
and get this:
"I only hope that Nintendo pours more production into the sequel and remembers that just because Mario Kart was once designed for the younger crowd, doesn't mean it can't become an everyone title with some complexity to it."
"6.0 Presentation
Very little production value. This is very much Mario Kart 64 recreated. It gets the job done, but doesn't dazzle.
7.0 Graphics
Four-player runs at 60 frames per second -- its sweetest asset. Otherwise, just a really colorful, unique and bright title -- very much what you'd expect for Mario Kart.
6.0 Sound
Decidedly average MIDI tunes that fit the level thems, but do little to intrigue. Sound effects are offered up in effective Dolby Pro Logic II.
8.0 Gameplay
Multiplayer is its greatest achievement. Two-player Grand Prix is very entertaining and four-player versus is still a blast. Battle mode, however, has underdelivered.
7.0 Lasting Appeal
A small, predictable trail of unlockable content, but LAN support and the solid multiplayer make this a worthy one.
7.9 OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average) "
I used to trust Ign but this review I think has put me off them.
"Nintendo itself has said it is a company that innovates and is a company that does not want to deliver cookie-cutter sequels. Unfortunately, that's just what Double Dash!! is. It's good, clean multiplayer fun but it doesn't progress far beyond the N64 version other than in the visual department. In fact, it introduces new imbalances to the item system and has axed a few trusted control mechanics like the hop."
and get this:
"I only hope that Nintendo pours more production into the sequel and remembers that just because Mario Kart was once designed for the younger crowd, doesn't mean it can't become an everyone title with some complexity to it."
"6.0 Presentation
Very little production value. This is very much Mario Kart 64 recreated. It gets the job done, but doesn't dazzle.
7.0 Graphics
Four-player runs at 60 frames per second -- its sweetest asset. Otherwise, just a really colorful, unique and bright title -- very much what you'd expect for Mario Kart.
6.0 Sound
Decidedly average MIDI tunes that fit the level thems, but do little to intrigue. Sound effects are offered up in effective Dolby Pro Logic II.
8.0 Gameplay
Multiplayer is its greatest achievement. Two-player Grand Prix is very entertaining and four-player versus is still a blast. Battle mode, however, has underdelivered.
7.0 Lasting Appeal
A small, predictable trail of unlockable content, but LAN support and the solid multiplayer make this a worthy one.
7.9 OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average) "
I used to trust Ign but this review I think has put me off them.
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Dringo wrote:
> Maverick42 wrote:
> Hardly.
>
> More around 6 or 7.
>
> Easily a 9.
Played some more now and it is getting really good. Definately not an easy 9; more of an 8 methinks (taking 5 as average).
> Maverick42 wrote:
> Hardly.
>
> More around 6 or 7.
>
> Easily a 9.
Played some more now and it is getting really good. Definately not an easy 9; more of an 8 methinks (taking 5 as average).
maddmun wrote:
> People not buying it deprives Ninty of money, which = less money for
> game which = less games = even less money = ninty going bankrupt.
This is why I get angry.
So what if i enjoy it? I still want just scores to balance with my opinion, so more people can enjoy it and Ninty can make money...
> People not buying it deprives Ninty of money, which = less money for
> game which = less games = even less money = ninty going bankrupt.
This is why I get angry.
So what if i enjoy it? I still want just scores to balance with my opinion, so more people can enjoy it and Ninty can make money...
maddmun wrote:
> Sandbox Magician wrote:
> N64 4 EVA wrote:
> They've probably been given a backhander by Sony or Microsoft to
> slate
> it!
>
> Grow up!
>
> Big whoop, IGN slate it. So what? Has it detracted from your
> enjoyment of the game?
>
> No, but people look at a review and think "Hmm, that's mediocre,
> I'll go buy something better, hmmm, True Crime, 9, that looks
> good"
>
> Remember, not everybody has even HEARD of Mario Kart. That's what
> reviewers are for, and adverts.
> People not buying it deprives Ninty of money, which = less money for
> game which = less games = even less money = ninty going bankrupt.
>
> AND IT'S ALL BECAUSE IGN GAVE IT 7.9 OUT OF 10!!
>
> SCOUNDRELS!!!
I don't think 7.9 is medicore, its good, 6 is around medicore, if people actually bothered to read the IGN review it doesn't say its medicore it says its a good game but it hasn't come forward as much as they would have liked, but at the end of the day if your happy with the game then that's all that counts.
> Sandbox Magician wrote:
> N64 4 EVA wrote:
> They've probably been given a backhander by Sony or Microsoft to
> slate
> it!
>
> Grow up!
>
> Big whoop, IGN slate it. So what? Has it detracted from your
> enjoyment of the game?
>
> No, but people look at a review and think "Hmm, that's mediocre,
> I'll go buy something better, hmmm, True Crime, 9, that looks
> good"
>
> Remember, not everybody has even HEARD of Mario Kart. That's what
> reviewers are for, and adverts.
> People not buying it deprives Ninty of money, which = less money for
> game which = less games = even less money = ninty going bankrupt.
>
> AND IT'S ALL BECAUSE IGN GAVE IT 7.9 OUT OF 10!!
>
> SCOUNDRELS!!!
I don't think 7.9 is medicore, its good, 6 is around medicore, if people actually bothered to read the IGN review it doesn't say its medicore it says its a good game but it hasn't come forward as much as they would have liked, but at the end of the day if your happy with the game then that's all that counts.
Sandbox Magician wrote:
> N64 4 EVA wrote:
> They've probably been given a backhander by Sony or Microsoft to
> slate
> it!
>
> Grow up!
>
> Big whoop, IGN slate it. So what? Has it detracted from your
> enjoyment of the game?
No, but people look at a review and think "Hmm, that's mediocre, I'll go buy something better, hmmm, True Crime, 9, that looks good"
Remember, not everybody has even HEARD of Mario Kart. That's what reviewers are for, and adverts.
People not buying it deprives Ninty of money, which = less money for game which = less games = even less money = ninty going bankrupt.
AND IT'S ALL BECAUSE IGN GAVE IT 7.9 OUT OF 10!!
SCOUNDRELS!!!
> N64 4 EVA wrote:
> They've probably been given a backhander by Sony or Microsoft to
> slate
> it!
>
> Grow up!
>
> Big whoop, IGN slate it. So what? Has it detracted from your
> enjoyment of the game?
No, but people look at a review and think "Hmm, that's mediocre, I'll go buy something better, hmmm, True Crime, 9, that looks good"
Remember, not everybody has even HEARD of Mario Kart. That's what reviewers are for, and adverts.
People not buying it deprives Ninty of money, which = less money for game which = less games = even less money = ninty going bankrupt.
AND IT'S ALL BECAUSE IGN GAVE IT 7.9 OUT OF 10!!
SCOUNDRELS!!!
Maverick42 wrote:
> Hardly.
>
> More around 6 or 7.
Easily a 9.
> Hardly.
>
> More around 6 or 7.
Easily a 9.
AfroJoe wrote:
> Just stop this insanity.
>
> IGN = ghey
> Mario Kart = genius
>
> That is all.
AJ loves his Mario Kart :oP
> Just stop this insanity.
>
> IGN = ghey
> Mario Kart = genius
>
> That is all.
AJ loves his Mario Kart :oP
How much have you played?
Hardly.
More around 6 or 7.
More around 6 or 7.
MK: DD is easily a 9
After receiving Mario Kart today, it seems that 7.9 is a little generous.
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