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Lococycle review- Edge

It’s tempting to believe that Microsoft and Twisted Pixel set out to create some kind of meta-joke here, but the line between a successful and unsuccessful parody can be a fine one. All Lococycle achieves is falling on its face, while no one laughs.

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XB1_PS43805d ago

This is no surprise. It didn't look good from the first time I saw it. I'll probably play the demo regardless.. Since launch titles are launch titles.. Naught else to look through or test out.

Bigpappy3805d ago (Edited 3805d ago )

Guys needed something to laugh at and you got it.

Look at the real game though: DR3 and KI are doing very well. DR3 (not even 1080p or 60fps) looks to be rating better than KZ: SF.

Bet there is no laughing at that little observation.

SilentNegotiator3805d ago (Edited 3805d ago )

"DR3 and KI are doing very well. DR3 (not even 1080p or 60fps) looks to be rating better than KZ: SF"

Based on the currently understocked Metacritic score, or the actual averages of reviews?

Because on N4G:
KZ:SF - 7.6 average
Dead Rising - 7.7 average
Killer Instinct - 7.4 average

If you're going to troll and drag PS4 into this, at least refrain from making a fool of yourself.

StraightPath3805d ago

lol this is some downloadable title from an indie developer that no one gives a crap while knack is suppose to be a triple AAA launch title from a large studio. It hurts more for Knack rather then a crap downloadable title.

OrangePowerz3805d ago (Edited 3805d ago )

Who talked about Knack? Xbone fans will talk about Knack for the next 5 years.

Also when was it supposed to be a large AAA title? And it's not made by a huge studio either.

Ron_Danger3805d ago

Ummm... Have you played knack? Or are you just going off of reviews from bro's who give CoD 8/10 or higher each year??

I'm 29... I own a PS4 with Knack, Killzone, Need for Speed, Injustice, Resogun, and Contrast... And Knack is my most played game. I'm playing on hard and it's so much fun. It's a great challenge and never cheap (you only die because you didn't approach a battle prepared for the fight).

kiz26943805d ago

Knack is not a bad game, jeez people believe in reviews like its the law.Even if you do follow the reviews its not a bad game, its just not for everyone.

andrewsqual3805d ago

If you are OWNED by Microsoft, you are a big studio mate.

SilentNegotiator3805d ago

Yeah, what were we expecting?

It's not like they're the creators of 'Splosion Man or anything...

Pintheshadows3805d ago

Why would it hurt for Knack. Have you actually been on Twitch and asked someone what they think? I've watched about 10 people play it and asked them their opinions and they love it.

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Sitdown3805d ago

I played the game for all of 10 seconds and walked away.

dale_denton3805d ago

id' rather play knack than this crap

kenshiro1003804d ago (Edited 3804d ago )

Well...that's pretty bad.

Again, I love how Knack is dragged into this discussion. Seriously, this game is a dud-get over it.

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Serjikal_Strike3805d ago

It seems to be XBox Ones version of knack

Convas3805d ago (Edited 3805d ago )

Except that Sony charges you $60 for Knack.

LocoCycle is $20.

XB1_PS43805d ago (Edited 3805d ago )

As much as that sounds fanboyish.. It actually has some logic behind it. A bad $60 game hurts a lot more than a bad $20 game..

@Obliterator It is definitely a better game. Does it warrant that extra $40, that's the question.

obliteratorFTW3805d ago

Except that knack is much better than this. Rofl.

Moncole3805d ago

And this was originaly a 360 digital game.

Sitdown3805d ago

Target had Knack for $40.

pyramidshead3805d ago

Been reading good things about knack actually from people who've actually sat down and played it and lots of questioning on review scores. Seems to be a mild sleeper hit for people who want an old school challenge., especially on hard mode.

JackISbacK3805d ago

yeah kneck truly hurts but we must not compare it to other game its not fair,knack is an aaa title which got bad reviews but does not make ps4 bad.

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Mystogan3805d ago

At least in Ryse I can chop peoples legs off. That alone makes it better than knack for me.

lifeisgamesok3805d ago

We'll find out Thursday when Ryse is getting 8's or higher :)

SquidBuck3805d ago

Knack at least got some positive reviews :P

Mystogan3805d ago

LocoCycle also got "some" positive reviews...

Visiblemarc3805d ago

Except that Knack isn't a bad game. Everyone has their own opinion, so I won't try to tell you you're wrong if you played it and don't like it. However, if
you haven't tried it, give it a chance and judge for yourself.

I honestly think Knack is suffering in reviews because it's more difficult than a lot of modern games. It's not bs difficulty, but in my opinion a fun challenge that reminds me of a time when games weren't too easy.

As for Lococycle, no one expects it to be good really. Xb1 launch is all about DR3 (fun but rushed/bad performance= mid to high 70's on metacritic) and Forza(likely to get 9's and 10's from many but will average in the high 80's on Metacritic). That's pretty good for launch titles. I actually think both systems have decent launch titles.

My guess is the only AAA launch title that will really disappoint is Ryse. Easy to guess because of the tight review embargo. I can't remember the last time a game scored well with an embargo ending so close to it's release. Crytek is a capable company though, wish it was going better for them.

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rela82me3805d ago

Games like this make me realize why I don't want a console that relies on indie games.

Ketzicorn3805d ago

Yeah because AAA titles are always great. Duke Nukem and Aliens Colonial Marines anyone? There is good and bad in both.

Snookies123805d ago

I liked Duke Nukem. I know a lot of people that did actually. People just expected way too much of it and were let down when it wasn't perfection.

Volkama3805d ago

Check through the 360's indie section though, and you'll understand just how bad it can get. Seriously, it's an awful place.

Both consoles are doing the indie thing now, let's hope they have well-considered plans to keep games like "I mad3 A G4m3!" or "sexy-trash 3" buried well out of sight. Doing that while somehow allowing the decent ones to rise is key to making a good thing of the indie scene.

Idba3805d ago

Too bad PS4 has high quality indies while xbone have .... Lococycle. And PS4 doesnt rely on indies in any way.

Volkama3805d ago

There are 2 kinds of 'indies'
-Endorsed companies with certified games, usually backed by a publisher. Things like Castle Crashers, minecraft or Flower.
-Proper self-published indie games like... terrible.

The 360 allowed proper self-published indies. Thousands of them. They were shut away in the indie corner nobody visits, so they weren't much of an eyesore. It was an interesting experiment, but ultimately even the good ones were doomed to obscurity.

Now MS are letting self-published games loose on the marketplace and trusting their trending/reputation/rating algorithms to keep the trash at bay and highlight the good ones.

I don't actually know Sony's PS4 indie approach to be honest. I know they're welcoming them to the platform and generally giving them flirty eyes, but I don't know how they are listed on the store/dashboard. If anyone can tell me how Sony are keeping down the shovelware and/or highlighting the gems in the rough then i'll be interested to hear.

listenkids3805d ago (Edited 3805d ago )

"Greatness Awaits" they said in sarcasm awaiting their "only the best games".

Fuck me, the internet is fun.

( Don't take too much offence fanboys, it's all in jest )

BobBelcher3805d ago

The "Knack" of Xbox One... Good thing they didn't promote it like PS4 did Knack.

Funantic13805d ago

The X1 still has enough games to afford a bad game review or two. Not all games will be great but having choices makes it better. I already knew lococycle would be garbage just like I knew knack would be too.

WeAreLegion3805d ago

Knack is a great game. Play it ya douche.

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Happy Birthday, Xbox One. These were the worst games of your first year

GameZone's Matt Liebl: "Last week, we celebrated the PlayStation 4’s first birthday by listing the best and the worst games of its first year. Seeing as how today marks the one year anniversary of the Xbox One’s release, I think it only fair to do the same with Microsoft’s console. So happy first birthday, Xbox One, these were the worst games of your first year."

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Foehammer3435d ago

Don't think Ryse belongs on the list, it was greatly underrated.

christocolus3435d ago

same with max. enjoyed both games.

vishmarx3435d ago

im pretty sure a lot of people enjoyed driveclub killzone and knack too but theyre bad games and thats that
ryse absolutely deserves to be on it

NerdStar73435d ago

Exactly, enjoying something doesn't mean it's good, only that you like it. Some people enjoy Lil Wayne's music, but he's a pretty crap rapper.

SniperControl3434d ago

Personally, i love Driveclub, i think it's one of the best racing games out there, same goes for Shadowfall, a very good FPS with amazing graphics, Knack was ok, not brilliant but OK, more of a technical demonstration than a game.

OculusRift3434d ago

That's like your opinion, man.

Picnic3434d ago (Edited 3434d ago )

It was as linear and repetitive button mashing as can be. Originally set to be a Kinect game- for Xbox360.

Visually it was pretty - great art design - which only makes it feel more of a missed opportunity.

As a launch game goes, though, I'd give it up to 7/10 and if visuals are weighted more heavily, up to 8/10.

I can't say fairer than that.

Fireseed3434d ago

Personally I though Max and Ryse were at worst average games, but certainly not bad. However Fighter Within deserves some kind of award for being the first truly all around crap game of the new generation.

Zichu3434d ago

Only played Max on that list and it was quite enjoyable. Not the best game ever, but definitely quite fun.

I wouldn't play the rest though. Just not my kind of games.

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Xbox Live Deals With Gold and Publisher sale details: 2nd-9th Sept 2014

Neil writes "It's time for another Xbox Live Deals With Gold and Publisher sale. What Xbox One and Xbox 360 bargains are in store for you this week?"

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DeathOfTheFanBoy3517d ago

Just finished 1000G on Child Of Light, brilliant game but takes a while to get going, well worth £8

Akira20203517d ago

I love being a cheap f^ck who waits to buy games until they go on sale! Now to sit back on my unicorn skinned sofa with my servant and play games on my 150" TV while drinking Cristal from the Holy Grail signed by Harrison Ford.

Resident Evil 4, $4.99.....woo hoo!

Clown_Syndr0me3517d ago

Id get Family Guy if I hasn't already 1k'd it.
Found that game surprisingly fun, and actually quite hard to find in store now - especially at a good price.

XxMajeSteRxX3517d ago (Edited 3517d ago )

Warframe is also free right now,you can find it in the new released section
of games ,that is xbox one

XxMajeSteRxX3517d ago

I never played it, so don't knw, dwnloading it now,heard is only multiplayer tough

green3517d ago

Thanks for the response. I started downloading it this morning before heading out to work. Will try it later on.

Volkama3517d ago

It's a free to play game, so expect it to remain free for the foreseeable future.

The currency is less free of course.

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New Indie Gala Every Monday Bundle - Get LocoCycle For $2

The Indie Gala Every Monday bundle just got a major-name game pretty quickly after release for a mere $2. For two dollars, you can get LocoCycle, Metal Drift, Ignite, Collateral, Zero Gear, and Race Injection.

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ValKilmer3637d ago

Here's an idea: Why don't you give me half the money your were gonna to spend on LocoCycle, then we'll go out back, I'll kick you in the nuts, and we'll call it a day!