16-09-13, 19:27 | #51 |
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I don't know what you're saying about the music not playing in caves, in my version it plays exactly the same music as the PS does. ( I'm playing on PC )
I do agree though that if those music tracks are left out it doesn't feel right.. |
16-09-13, 19:38 | #52 | ||
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However, the alternative is using an installer where I can't change the gamma settings, and as a result all of my screenshots will be really dark and washed out. Quote:
It probably looks like I'm putting a cherry on top of everything I do, but I can almost guarantee you that there will be reviews in the future where I'm more critical. I understand what you're saying though and I will take this into account in the future. Last edited by sheepman23; 16-09-13 at 20:00. |
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16-09-13, 20:01 | #53 |
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There's nothing wrong or "bad" about utilizing all of your human tools when reviewing most everything. Except of course when you are reviewing suppositories or centrifuges... It's the emotional aspect that separates the more interesting reviews from the mundane and technical (which by the way no one really needs in this place).
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16-09-13, 20:12 | #54 | ||
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I guess what I'm saying is that I would be interested in seeing a review of TR1 by someone who isn't influenced by nostalgia. Hmm, if I ever find a way to make the game work properly on my PC, I might take that challenge up myself. Quote:
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16-09-13, 20:40 | #55 | |
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And I guess I would like to see an "objective" review myself, but to be honest it would be almost impossible today. The gamer of 2013 more than likely cannot see the game as we did all of those years ago. it is a very old game, and unless the would be reviewer has somehow avoided playing any modern games and only played games from that era and before, he cannot really review the game "objectively". Perhaps someone should post a few reviews from '96 and '97. I should note that I am not saying that a reviewer cannot be open minded or "fair", it's just that they will no doubt bring their 2013 gaming experience with them as they review it. Edit: I found a few, here is one.. Last edited by Eddie Haskell; 17-09-13 at 01:10. |
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16-09-13, 21:13 | #56 | |
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Interesting reviews, Sheepman, as usual.
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He didn't play TR (apart from a few levels in TR1 I think) as a kid and so now in his early 20's he's playing them through for the first time. I'm now quite hooked on seeing TR again through someone's almost "virgin" eyes - from your comments, I thought you might find it interesting too. I would say he isn't influenced by any kind of nostalgia. TR1 was his first playthrough and his commentry gets better as he gets more into them - TR3 which he's doing now is really enjoyable. |
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17-09-13, 02:39 | #57 | |
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But when reading through Sheepman's review, as much as he emphasis on his own nostalgic factors, the review is actually rather objective IMO. I found many times I feel exactly the same about the things he said regarding the 2 levels so far. 6 and 9 are what I'd give to these levels as well. And I need to mention the music part, it's mystic, almost sad, and perfectly on cue; this is something special in TR1 compared to some of the more adventure driven music in later series. Things like that brings about a rather special atmosphere in TR1, that is definitely there, and can be appreciated even if you aren't nostalgic about the game. I guess what I'm saying here is that this review isn't biased by nostalgia, even though nostalgia is an important component of the review. And the final verdict for City of Vilcabamba is a legitimate one. It is a masterpiece and special level that is often under-appreciated, that's exactly how the author described it in his review. Last edited by aquaflute; 17-09-13 at 02:47. |
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17-09-13, 19:04 | #58 |
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I think it's just a relative thing: Sheepman is essentially reviewing TR1, just as the title says. But all his past TR reviews were more objective, whereas this one is more subjective.
At least we get a score for the level which AFAIK is not based off nostalgia (as the Caves review demonstrated ) |
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Reading over the TR2 Gold reviews we did, I made the mistake of focusing too much on the facts rather than the nostalgic moments. |
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17-09-13, 20:10 | #60 | |
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But anyway, The Lost Valley is on the way so... Last edited by Eddie Haskell; 17-09-13 at 21:54. |
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