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Drawn to Death Review - IGN

A mean spirited, misguided mess that falls short mechanically and wants you to feel bad.

gangsta_red2574d ago

Swearing and cussing just doesn't make a game edgy or fun anymore. It appears Jaffe hasn't learned this yet.

XiNatsuDragnel2575d ago

A SJW alert, seriously the game is fun, but the review ironically mean spirited I'll say a 7/10.

Aenea2575d ago

What is SJW about this review?

Reibooi2575d ago (Edited 2575d ago )

The game is "mean" to the player and insults you alot but it's part of the theme and the reviewer seems offended by that.

It's fine to say they don't find it funny but to act like it's such a big deal is a bit silly in my eyes.

Aenea2575d ago

@Reibooi

Sure, that is indeed in the article, but has nothing whatsoever to do with SJW's....

xwabbit2575d ago

Only SJW's get offended by stupid things like that Aenea, thats probably y he said SJW.

BadElf2575d ago

You really had to ask?

Aenea2575d ago

@xwabbit

Nowhere in the article does (s)he mention about being offended! I skimmed it though, I could be wrong, but I remember that they just said they didn't like that aspect at all.

Why on earth is it impossible these days to say you don't like something without getting attacked over it? It's nonsensical...

bluefox7552575d ago

He's complaining that the game is too mean, whereas he didn't come right out and say "i'm offended", I certainly got that impression.

DragonKnight2574d ago

Eh, IGN hasn't stirred the political pot before, I'm inclined to believe they aren't doing so now either. David Jaffe has just proven that he sucks at game development now. The only SJW thing about this game is, afterall, David Jaffe. I'm sure he'll run his mouth about this.

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nyckrazy2575d ago

That's funny because the creator of the game (David Jeff of god of war fame) is now a SJW. That guy is dead to me.

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DeadManMMX2575d ago (Edited 2575d ago )

This interview reeks of over sensitivity. I get the feeling a lot of video game journalists ACT a lot more like SJW's then they actually are in real life. They say what they think they have to say to cater to a large audience and not offend anyone. They do this to the point that they make themselves appear hyper reactive to anything even remotely offensive and it's pretty lame. I played the tutorial and it didn't hurt my feelings whoever wrote this review comes off weak, whiny and coddled and it kind of disgusts me. Especially coming off of the way all of the IGN, Kotaku and Polygon personalities jumped on Colin after that Al Bundy joke. I damn near find myself wanting to earn the platinum for this game after reading this interview. As yet I haven't found much to dislike and certainly nothing that grants it a 4 out of 10. So I guess we will see.

Killa782575d ago

Tbh the majority are not SJWs

Dirtnapstor2575d ago (Edited 2575d ago )

I liked the look and concept. The art style is definitely fantastically unique. But there's something amiss. I certainly would not label myself as "overly sensitive", but this game is pretty much a turn off. It's very sophomoric in that I have no desire to listen to the themed punkass kids telling me to F off...this is how it comes across to me.
IDK what exactly I was expecting, but it certainly was not something this juvenile.

Abnor_Mal2575d ago

Kind of like Bulletstorm, very crude juvenile language, but everyone gave that game a pass for the most part. I guess SJW's weren't a thing yet.

Aenea2575d ago

It's an opinion, if the reviewer doesn't like the same old insults over and over it's their right to mention it.

Why is it that these days I think that the anti-SJW crowd is more easily triggered than the SJW's??

2cents2575d ago

Snowflakes everywhere.

Injusticewarrior2575d ago

SJWs are a toxic cancer that must be removed.
Sorry you don't see this, I enjoy free speech.

Aenea2575d ago

@Specimen79

I'm sorry but lately I feel that the anti-SJW's are even worse and yelling "SJW!" way too darn fast.

And if you're for free speech then enjoy this review where the reviewer says (s)he didn't like the insults it hurls at the players...

It's funny that you feel that SJW's need to be removed and then contradict it with saying that you enjoy free speech... *shakes head*

subtenko2575d ago (Edited 2575d ago )

They are just annoyed by idiocy and dont want it to be the new normal. Its like being tired of people complaining about stuff, but you are complaining yourself, yet you really arent a hypocrite because how else are you supposed to feel? You didnt feel that way before said people came on to the scene..

That kind of thing

Here this should relate to you: Imagine if everyone back in the day (news, parents, old people, etc) really did conclude in their opinion that videogames were bad, and you got fed up with it because its BS, then I go and say you are even worse than them for making such a fuss over them?? In some different timeline if no one spoke up maybe video games would be banned because somehow that nonsense spread..Thats why people call out sjw stuff, because they dont want more BS to take place.

Aenea2575d ago

@subtenko

I understand why anti-SJW are doing it, but they also accuse SJW's of seeing stuff that isn't really there and right now, with this article (and many other I might add) however, anti-SJW's see this as SJW stuff while it is not.

Both sides are overreacting to things in the media, that's all I'm pointing out. Am all for going against BS, hence why I'm going against this! This review only mentions that they didn't like the juvenile insults, that's it, and immediately several people here call it an SJW article and calling them (SJW's) too sensitive, but I clearly can see the anti-SJW being too sensitive in this case.
Why on earth can't you give your own damn opinion and say you don't like a certain part of a game without getting attacked to be an SJW?

It's nonsense and it's being way too oversensitive!

PS. If I don't go against this, this will become the new normal and I certainly don't want reviewers to hold back because they are afraid of anti-SJW's... ;)

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BadElf2575d ago

Looked up the Reviewer and he looks like a Millennial ,Bernie supporter that would be offended at EVERTHING.

It really is over sensitive. The game is simple fun, and brings me back to the greatness of the 90s.

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Deep-throat2575d ago

Sony's F2P games aren't hot.

LET IT DIE
Drawn to Death
Kill Strain
The Tomorrow Children

They should step it up or stop making them

hulk_bash19872575d ago

Let it die is actually pretty fun. Cant speak on the romorrow children or kill strain as i havebt played either one.

Deep-throat2575d ago

Good. Don't waste your time playing Kill Strain!

shmowboyfebop2575d ago (Edited 2575d ago )

Kill strain sucks
The tomorrow children is totally meh*
Haven't played let it die or drawn to death

NotanotherReboot2575d ago

agreed. Sony should be ashamed. Is this the example you want to set to other companies when your 1st place in the console race?

UCForce2575d ago

Well, Let it die is a fun game to be honest.

subtenko2575d ago

You are looking at 4 skittles in a variety bag, go and look at the rest. They still filling it up too.

Liqu1d2575d ago

Let it Die is good and Drawn to Death isn't a F2P game, it will cost money when it isn't on PS+. Put more effort into your trolling please.

Deep-throat2575d ago

What? I really thought it's F2P bro.

Darkfist_Flames2575d ago

LET IT DIE is actually fun to play.

subtenko2575d ago

They are actually fun to play.

But hey, you may like COD and I this its crap while I like games like Unreal Tournament and Quake. I might like Soundshapes and you may think its boring.

ShadowKnight2575d ago (Edited 2575d ago )

Well at least they're releasing games can't say the same for the competitor

bluefox7552575d ago

Let It Die is awesome. You'd know this if you actually owned a Playstation.

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Drawn To Death Dies Today, Servers Shutting Down

The servers shut down today (March 25th, 2019), less than two years since the game launched.

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Blastoise1859d ago

This game just wasn't good, which is a shame because I was one of five people that actually liked the artstyle. It had a cool tutorial though, I'll give it that much

Snookies121859d ago

I liked the art style a lot, it was really unique. Never actually gave the game a try though.

crazyCoconuts1858d ago

how about in the tutorial when it told you to try the voice commands. i fell for that crap lol

KickSpinFilter1858d ago

I loved the artstyle on this but it was severely lacking in animation between the key frames of animation and was hard on your eyes. If it felt smoother and was 60fps I would have kept playing it.

mastershredder1859d ago (Edited 1859d ago )

I was kind of underwhelmed when Jaffe and crew delivered this one. It felt, looked and played like a leftover ps2 era project. However, it was true to its roots.

AspiringProGenji1859d ago

Go back to Santa Monica and make a new Twisted Metal Jaffe

AnubisG1858d ago

I think that guy is done man. He created GoW and TM but other than that, not so much good stuff. Just like Cliffy B. Let them go.

zombiewombie1858d ago

He's started the planning phase for a horror game. He talks about what hes up to on twitter, all the time.

CanadianTurtle1858d ago (Edited 1858d ago )

Jaffe stated many times that he has no interest in making AAA games anymore. He said that he's already made his mark with the first 2 GoW games on the PS2. He's solidified a legacy with those games. Also, he doesn't want to get back into AAA games mainly because it would tear him apart from his family which he said is his main priority these days.

Hardiman1858d ago (Edited 1858d ago )

He seems kinda bitter really. He also said he hasn't played the new God of War, or at least that's what he said a few months back. Seems strange that he directed the first and with what Cory and Santa Monica did with the new game was incredible! You'd think he'd want to support it. But he's more worried people being pissed about Beyond Good and Evil 2 being multiplayer!

TiredandRetired1858d ago

God of War spoiler: David Jaffe is one of the giants who has fallen and died at the end of the new game. His legacy lies in the mountains though for others to build upon.

Except for Drawn to Death. Let that s*** stay dead. The thing was more like one of the turds the giant sha* out in his pants as he fell to his death.

KickSpinFilter1858d ago (Edited 1858d ago )

No please don't, TM was awful.
And with God of War?...well there's a new God. but thanks for GOW 1,2,3 anyhow.

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salmonade1859d ago

I can honestly say that this was the worst PS exclusive in history IMO. I only played it for 10 minutes though.

Kiwi661858d ago (Edited 1858d ago )

Not quite the worst one as Life of Black Tiger comes to mind

thatguyhayat1858d ago

I almost forgot about those... God those were awful

salmonade1858d ago

Life Of Black Tiger doesn't count. It was a tiny game with no advertisement and no press. The only press it got was because it was hilariously bad indie game

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AK911858d ago

Sorry Jaffe I love most of your games but this one was a complete mistake.

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Telltale Should Prioritise Their People Over Clem, And Drawn To Death Is Done

In our latest editorial, we discuss Telltale's handling of their studio closure, Sony's decision to pull the plug on Drawn to Death, and the reveal of a new legendary Pokémon.

FloydianAndroid2039d ago

It’s a noble notion to say they should take care of their people and not worry about finishing the game, but that’s kind of a stretch realistically. Finishing the game may be the beatnik they can do at this point and it’s better than nothing. My only problem with this whole situation is how did the suits not see this coming. They were hiring couple of weeks ago and now theyre belly up. Did the finance department not know how dire things were? That part doesn’t Add up.

JTGA2039d ago

Apparently it has to do with a major financial investor suddenly pulling out. But if the company was on such a knife edge, surely it's their legal and moral obligation to communicate to their employee's? The whole situation is a mess.

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Drawn To Death Servers Shutting Down In March 2019

The inevitable has arrived for David Jaffe’s Drawn to Death.

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madforaday2040d ago

Don't make your PvP game pay to win...

Patricko2040d ago

This game was sentenced to death right from the start... PVP game with Pay2Win elements? Good luck with that...

madforaday2040d ago

I replied with the same thing just after you. I was excited for the game, got the game and saw it was pay to earn all of the characters and moves. He did something similar with the PS3 version of Twisted Metal. I think has a problem trying to find that balance for PvP and progression.

Spurg2040d ago

Creator of God of war has been reduced to this.
Single player is where his strengths are at, he should focus on that instead.
Also, I didn't even know the game released.

Palitera2040d ago

He was a late victim from a dying trend. Felt for the trap real good... Everytime some golden egg comes around, lots of people fall for it and fail.

madforaday2040d ago

You do know he is the creator of Twisted Metal, a very PvP influenced game.

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