MediEvil Review - IGN

MediEvil successfully brings Daniel Fortesque’s tale back from the dead yet again, but not nearly enough was done to modernize the mechanics of this remake.

[-Foxtrot]

"but not nearly enough was done to modernize the mechanics of this remake"

YET...games such as Call of Duty, Assassins Creed, Battlefield, most fighting games, Lego games, Pokemon etc which get sequel after sequel, copying most of the previous games mechanics, usually get a free pass. Even something like Destiny 2 which was one sequel, didn't improve on much yet again some people like IGN didn't seem to mind.

It's not really about the score of a game, the franchise, the developer behind it or the console it's on, it's just the double standard for some

[septemberindecember]

@Foxtrot

Those games get incremental updates with each release though. Comparing any of those games to the first release that came out many years ago will show that there are a lot of modern mechanics implemented which help improve the game.

That being said, I wouldn't expect a bunch of new mechanics being added to this game because it's aim isn't to change the original in any significant way aside from graphics. But something like a checkpoint system would have been nice.

[darthv72]

I've just seen a few more lower scores (2/5 = 4/10) and I'm thinking that maybe these reviewers were expecting this to be all 3 games on one disc in the vein of the Crash trilogy. I mean sure, it would have been great to get the 3 games in one but that wasnt what they were going for. I enjoyed the demo and it did what it set out to do. Bring the fun of the original but make it look better thanks to modern technology.

[septemberindecember]

@darth

Are there even three MediEvil games to remake though? I thought there was just two, the PS1 original and then the PSP one that is basically just the original one revamped.

[Razmiran]

There are 2 ps1 games
No idea about the psp one

[Neonridr]

don't take so much offense to a score. If it's a 9/10 to you, then that's all that matters. People get so worked up sometimes.

This isn't a sequel of a game that came out last year though, so I wouldn't use those as examples. Imagine if Resident Evil 2 just gave us what the original was, tank controls and all without modernizing. That game would have played horribly.

[KeenBean345]

Agreed, this just seems inline with the reception that the original games got at launch back on the PS1, as reviews seem to mention clunky controls.

Still going to pick it up as I enjoyed it on the PS1 but I cant help but feel some people over hyped this to be some big exclusive. It's just a graphical upgrade to a good game from the PS1 days, nothing like RE2, Zelda: Link's Awakening, etc which modernised the game for audiences today.

[IamTylerDurden1]

RE2 isn't a remaster or just a technical remake, it's a reimagining of the original. It's essentially a new a game based on the original.

MediEvil PS4 and RE2 are very different animals. MediEvil is a technical remake, but essentially a remaster. RE2 is a complete remake and reimagining.

That's why MediEvil was priced at $29.99, which ultimately is fair. RE2 is a $60 game, which is also fair. They are different types of games, different categories, yet they are being scored on the same plane.

It's as if critics don't understand what they are playing. MediEvil is a faithful, nostalgic remaster/remake released around Halloween. This is a $30 game for fans of the original. It's not being positioned as a major exclusive. It's just a fun offering and a chance to bring Sir Daniel back. RE2 was a major, AAA release via Capcom.

[Neonridr]

@IamTylerDurden1 - that still doesn't mean it couldn't improve on the original. Resident Evil 2 could have gone for some faithful reproduction and gave us tank controls. Link's Awakening could have restricted us control wise like the Game Boy version was. But both were updated to more modern control schemes. Just because one is cheaper doesn't mean they couldn't at least update some systems that only existed because they were limitations at the time of the original.

[darthv72]

It could be worse... just look at this one: https://n4g.com/news/230279...

[IamTylerDurden1]

Or it could be better, Daily Star gave it a 10/10.

The game is a 70 Open Critic.

[Kribwalker]

@tylerdurden

some reviewers really didn’t like it
https://n4g.com/news/230297...

only 39% would even recommend it on open critic. I was thinking about picking it up in a month or two when it’s cheap, but maybe it’ll pop up on psnow in the near future and i can give it a go there instead now.

[Kribwalker]

@Tyler Durden

The daily star gave it a 10/10?

The daily start also gave Days gone a 10/10

It also gave crackdown 3 a glowing review
“Crackdown 3 Review: A non-stop joyride of destruction that’s been well worth the wait”

They seem to love a lot of games

[Kornholic]

What a poor comparison. Those are modern games that have created the standards MediEvil is being judged against. Call of Duty doesn't have to modernize the mechanics because:
a) it's not a remake
b) the mechanics are already modern

[RpgSama]

"but not nearly enough was done to modernize the mechanics of this remake"

Did the Crash Remakes "modernized their mechanics"?

I think the whole idea was to release the SAME game with updated graphics, this is not a sequel.

[Edgelordsupreme]

I don't like Crash, but Crash always played better than Medievil.

[Tear111]

If this game was from nintendo it would take 8 out of 10 at least

[SIANSLOW]

Because it would be better

[gravedigger]

Well, for me, i love when this remake remained faithful to its clunky controls and bad camera like in original 20 years ago,

[JokerBoy422]

Its IGN... I mean, this is how assbackwards they've always been.

[S2Killinit]

Bingo

[FernDiggidy]

"Most fighting games..."

FOH! Don't include fighting games along those other filthy titles. HOW DARE YOU!

Amen to everything else tho.

[Xb1ps4]

Oh man.... I was so looking forward to this game, I’ll still get it but I’m a bit discouraged..

No save point sucks, I want this game for nostalgic reasons so just wanted to run through the game not really have to constantly start over if I die..

[gravedigger]

MediEvil is exactly what it needs to be. A solid remake of a classic original PlayStation platformer. It wasn't amazing then nor is it great now, but it's something the fans have been waiting for and Sony delivered.

[execution17]

Pokemon Sword and Shield will probably get 8-9's across the board even though it just looks like a remaster of a 3DS game that doesn't even look like they even tried to take a leap to console gaming

[Chumdiddy]

I don't think that's the point.

They're saying that it still feels a lot like a PS1 game. Remakes tend to update controls to some degree.

[N1GHT_W0LF_X]

If the basis of your remake was already a 9/10 then not modernizing any game mechanics doesn't hurt it because the game was already good to start with.

MediEvil has always been a 6/10 game at best so they desperately needed to change something in the remake to modernize it but they failed to do so.

I remember completely hating MediEvil back in the day because it felt unpolished compared to Crash or Spyro and it seems like they've done nothing to improve any of the clunky gameplay mechanics.

[Kribwalker]

It’s pretty much the average score of Metacritic (67/100)

I really don’t think it’s a conspiracy, it’s a mediocre game in most reviewers eyes, doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. I had a tonne of fun playing crackdown 3, and it rated a few points less then this one.
Just enjoy it and don’t worry what the reviewers say

[windblowsagain]

Because those games are not broken to begin with.

Sorry but BF,AC,COD Get updates all the time and are pretty easy to control as games go.

Medievil just felt poor from the demo i played. Framepacing was bad, framerate was all over the place, camera felt weird.

The whole control scheme and camera needed updating.

[criticalkare]

Whats with IGN with 6.5 score on PS4 exclusives this year... days gone 6.5 and medievil 6.5

[-Foxtrot]

To put it into perspective Mario Kart Tour got 6.7

Basically saying both are worse then a dumbed down mobile game that holds your hand and is filled with MTs.

[septemberindecember]

It's a value proposition though, and Mario Kart Tour is basically riskless yet it's still a disappointing 6.7.

I'm sure if Days Gone and/or MediEvil were free games they'd be scoring much higher because of the value.

[Nintentional]

I have to give it to you on this one, Foxtrot. This is literally the first time I have agreed with you on anything 👏🏼 I’m marking this day on my calendar lol

[Sm00thNinja]

Lol Days Gone deserved a 6.5.. a 7 at BEST. Not sure about this Medievil game though other sites seem to disagree

[Daver]

Days gone is the best game I have played this year. For me it deserves more than that. To each their own I guess

[Sm00thNinja]

Definitely. Theres things to like about Days Gone... I just found out .... blank person was still... blank and found... blank... at a camp. It's just so repetitive...to each his own maybe I'll change my tune by the end

[UhOh]

Yeah it is way too tedious. Babysitting a bike that has the gas tank of a rc car after riding past other motorcycles obviously to pad out the game so you can't beat it so fast.Back and forth across the map cuz deacon can't grow some balls and tell those camps he is not putting his life on the line for so low pay(or how about trust for pete sake) or not to call unless there is more than one job in one area instead of the more generic plot quest with infestations and ambush camps. Or at least do better at explaining it away. It's awesome how this game will make some things very realistic compared to others like deer hunting but, deacon being an army vet can't carry quad mags much less drums. Or how about not even one extra lol. But, they want you to face deer that run into hordes and do missions with mini missions on the way to the actual mission. Funny enough you can upgrade the storage on the bike. Unlike another PS exclusive you here me criticizing in my comment history, days gone actually has fun moments and non repetitive mission objectives but, those are canceled out by the repetitive and tedious babysitting in the game between the bike and the camps and travel between camps. Also he cant put a crosshair on another persons head that is 20 ft away and charging within 3 seconds. Look, I am an army vet and this is nonsensical. Just look at some other modern games, even third person shooters and how fast they can put a muzzle in you face. It is just funny the things they made realistic and the things that are not. Anything that helps you is basically fake seems to be the rule they go buy. It's like this game is made by people who learn everything from Sons of Anarchy but they took the realistic stuff out like precision shooting. You have to play like rambo or contra just to get him to do super basic stuff. He definitely was no infantry man and that's for sure.

[Sm00thNinja]

What I dont understand from this.. is how Nintendo could remaster Zelda OOT tomorrow and it would get a 10 on Switch with NO MENTION OF updating game mechanics

[RpgSama]

1000% Agree!!

"but not nearly enough was done to modernize the mechanics of this remake"

Did the Crash Remakes "modernized their mechanics"?

I think the whole idea was to release the SAME game with updated graphics, this is not a sequel.

[Dannycr]

@SSm00thNinja
It's very easy. There are games who simply dont age well. Plenty of early 3D games during the PS/Saturn era didn't age well. MediEvil was never an amazing game. It was a 6-7 game at most and those mechanics are quite archaic.

Ocarina Of Time did age decently enough for it to retain it's core mechanics (although, OoT3D did have some improvements, like the better made Water Temple). Same with A Link To The Past. There's simply games who age better than others.

If you think this is a matter of just giving Nintendo a pass (which I'm hardcore against giving Nintendo a free pass for all the shit they pull off) it's not. I bet you the Shadow Of The Colossus remake was super praised for all its updates.

[Sm00thNinja]

@Dannycr hmmm I can agree with you on several aspects but OOT was not without its flaws and while the mechanics were solid back then I'm not sure how well they'd hold up against BOTW. I know its unpopular opinion here but I loved BOTW

[leoms]

PREACH!!!

[Vegamyster]

That's a very silly comparison, this game or series was not critically acclaimed to begin with while OoT defined a genre, of course it would receive more praise because it's aged better just like certain other old games that have been remastered.

[Sm00thNinja]

@Vegamyster look up your history the original Medievil for PS1 was a highly praised cult classic.

[Vegamyster]

The games average was a 80 on Gameranking based on 16 reviews, Ocarina of Time came out a month later had was a 97.5 on 28 reviews.

[jaymacx]

Days gone to me was a solid 8 or higher. I really enjoyed that game from beginning to end. We have to remember that at the end of the day it’s just one person’s opinion for a review. Read the review to see why they gave it that score. Sometimes people have biases and it comes out in their review

[Sm00thNinja]

Very true! To each his own. There are things I like about Days Gone. Again, my opinion could change by games end. As for Medievil, reviews seem to be pretty mixed at this point so again... different reviewers

[Blank]

It’s IGN bro whether you rely on them or not I will only say that who cares how big they are? They are more on the publisher side over the consumer.

[Father__Merrin]

Crash was a carbon copy of its original? As is this so what's the problem ign?

[Edgelordsupreme]

Crash played better from the start, same with Spyro.

[Razmiran]

The gameplay in crash aged better

[porkChop]

Clunky controls will always be clunky. Crash and Spyro had good controls for the time, which allowed them to age better. When MediEvil released it had clunky controls even for the time. I guess IGN was hoping for some quality of life changes/updates.

[GaboonViper]

Playstation has been utter trash this year.

[Ricegum]

Yet they're still having a better year than their competitors.

[franwex]

Hmm. It actually has compared to other companies, surprisingly. At least it’s not been to the standard that we are used to. Death stranding may be their best game this year-but it looks like it won’t be for everyone.

Next year looks really good though!

[GaboonViper]

YES exactly, i love PS, hell on twitter im called a pony but this year has been poor, Days Gone, Laydens departure, PSNow being ram downed our throats, meanwhile MS has put out Gears 5, Outer Worlds and early next year Ori 2, i hope Sony have something special planned next year as this year has been a dissapointment for me.

[Hardiman]

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

[AnubisG]

So tell me, how os Xbox doing this year? Oh that's right.....

[Edgelordsupreme]

This is going to blow your mind, but you can look at one companies output independently from their competitor. You can be critical of Sony and Microsoft, just because Microsoft has also done pretty poorly doesn't change Sony's output this year. They're competing for my money, I enjoy video games I'd like to give them my money but neither of them has given me much of a reason this year.

Oh right, I forgot we are on N4G and anything critical of one company means it's an endorsement for the other. How could I forget!

[KickSpinFilter]

Xbox has been what exactly this year or even all gen?

[KwietStorm_BLM]

You can't do that around here, Gaboon. Fall in line or else.

[Father__Merrin]

ps4 has had tons of games this year i think your getting your format of choice mixed up

[Abnor_Mal]

The problem is that many review sites seems to have a vendetta against Sony exclusives. Games from Sony seem to get scrutinized waay more than other exclusives and third party multiplatform games.

To have a lower score because the Combat mechanics are like the original game. Yet if the same mechanics were updated the game likely would have still gotten some point reduction because it did not stay true to the original.

I'm sure this game is still going to sell many copies, possibly being one of this months highest selling game.

[darthv72]

You sound like those who cry when MS games get hammered in reviews. There is no vendetta, at least that is what those who try to calm the MS fans say. This game has its flaws but its biggest pro is it is much better looking than the originals. The originals are still fun to play, but rather dated now. it is what it is.

[Abnor_Mal]

So a score of 6.5 is okay just because the combat is exactly like the original? Because that's about the only flaw I've read about.

[Abnor_Mal]

@Sm00thNinja Never said I was passionate or dispassionate about any of these games I comment on, I just comment. Besides, how does it seem like a lot to write when I only wrote three paragraphs in my first comment for this article. The first two paragraphs contained only two sentences each an the last one sentence. I've seen people here write short novels to get their opinions across. Just check out the Stadia article from a few days ago where the article says it is sold out of premium editions, or the one about Stadia and data caps. Those I would regard as passionate comments, some spanning multiple comments to get their entire thought across.

I will give you props for actually pulling out my laptop to respond to this last comment of yours. Normally I hate to type long comments on my phone so I tend to keep things short as possible while still trying to make my point(s).

Back on point, what does the game being a "niche" title have to do with the score? If it was a worn out franchise like others that have been knocking around for over ten years, I could understand the score and your statement. What does other big games releasing this and next month have anything to do with how this game was scored. Going by that reasoning then a game like The Outer Worlds should also score really low because other big games are soon to release. Should TOW also have points reduced because it did not really do anything new when it comes to RPGs? I've seen people here this week saying that it is not a big sprawling open world game, point reduction, too much like Fallout,point reduction. In truth I have no problem with TOW outside of what I've already stated before, I only mention them because you and someone else brought MS into the equation, when I did not point a finger squarely at them or that particular game.

@Darthv72 I'm not crying, I'm... I'm just cutting onions, that's all *sniff*. I hope when those same people who cry when MS games get hammered in reviews you say the exact same thing to them, that there is no vendetta. Also you did not mention what flaws (plural) this game has, cause all I've seen was point deduction for the combat.

[Sm00thNinja]

Different reviewers chill out

[Abnor_Mal]

I'm always chill bro, stop reading my comments so angrily.

Most times I'm just having fun with the comments on both PS and XB topics that I care to chime in on.

I get the hate and disagrees from both sides, but i am just going to give my personal opinion of how i feel or see things.

Also this was only the second low score I saw when I originally posted, now I'm seeing more. I will read those and see if those low scores are only mentioning the combat.

[Sm00thNinja]

I dunno seems like a lot to type out to not seem passionate about. Sony exclusives have dominated reviews this generation with far more PS exclusives scoring 90+ on metacritic and open. I'm not sure if Microsoft has more than 1 or 2 90+ scores this generation. Also it's a pretty niche title with a lot of big games releasing this and next month

[RememberThe357]

So we need to be emotional to write now?

[Sm00thNinja]

I think some of yall are confusing remaster with remake

[KeenBean345]

Just because one reviewer reviewed one game a 6.5 (which is still considered better than average mind you) there is a vendetta against Sony games? Like sure if Spiderman, GoW, Horizon were getting 6's and 7's across the board I'd sense it but they were all praised unanimously, so there isn't any bias.

Like they gave Concrete Genie an 8 which is considered great, where was the bias there?

[Abnor_Mal]

I guess you haven't seen more articles are popping up with about the same scores as this article.
6.5 ING
4.8 PowerUp
4.0 We Got This Covered
4.0 MediEvil Trusted Reviews
8.0 Gaming Boulevard
9.5 PlayStation Universe
8.0 GameSpew
4.0 VGC
6.0 GamesRadar
8.0 Nexus
4.0 Screen Rant
8.0 Press Start
7.0 TheSixthAxis
8.2 Wccftech
7.5 Destructoid
10.0 Daily Star
7.0 Easy Alies
8.0 Twinfinite
6.3 Video Chums

Seems like a lot of low scores with some average scores, and a couple of decent scores thrown into the mix. As I said before, I haven't read all of the reviews, so there may be some validity so some of the scores but as for this particular article the score just seemed really low just beause the combat did not change from the original.

As far as other Sony games like Spider-Man there wasn't a vendetta by the media but by people who were upset the game was not coming to their console and tried there best to damage and bring down scores and others excitement for the game. Just yesterday there was someone here unloading on the game for no reason just to talk up TOW. God of War also felt some venom before it came out, same with Horizon. Although Horizon has faired better than Killzone there were still detractors trying to bring it down.

As far as Conrete Genie, I did not really pay attention to that particular game and do not remember how the scoring when with that game, but that seems to be only one game that went unscathed, as far as I am aware of.

I need to get back off my laptop cause I am engaging more than I normally do when using a phone keypad.

[Edgelordsupreme]

He's now changed it "What people said about game X", apparently it's not just about review scores it's also about "Spider-Man there wasn't a vendetta by the media but by people who were upset the game was not coming to their console and tried there best to damage and bring down scores".

Who has time for this?

[KeenBean345]

@abnor_Mal

Youve completely ignored my point. If this game is reviewing average across the board then maybe its just that, average. It doesn't stop you enjoying the game though.

The spiderman point makes no sense as no one reviewed that game bad. And even if they did, is there a bias against Nintendo because some people reviewed astral chain bad because it was exclusive? GoW got GOTY for christ sake.

There is no bias, no need to make excuses for a game not being great instead of good...

[Abnor_Mal]

You are correct, I am still going to play and enjoy the game for what it is, not for what I wish it should have been.

I think I said that Spider-Man was not reviewed badly, but because of manufactured controversy by some and reported by and fueled by others did cause people to think less of the game before release. Once the game released those same detractors had to eat their words and score the game decently. Same with many of the so called Spidey fan base, although I still see some daggers being thrown in its direction. Same thing with God of War it scored well but writers so called concern coupled with gamers not wanting the formula for the game to change threw shade on the game. Complaining about the combat change to him having to baby sit a child dubbing the game Dad of War or some nonsense. Then the game came out and opinions changed rapidly for most people.

I guess you can say Sony brought this scrutiny upon themselves, by generally having high quality games that now a magnifying glass is held up to inspect and if not enough it is put under a microscope.

Finally, I'm cool with the game getting a 6.5, but what I didn't find cool was a 6.5 only because the combat did not evolve. No mention that it was clunky and cumbersome, just the mechanics did were not modernize. Even though the developers stated that they wanted to stay close to the original. I'm done, I just wanted to answer your last comment.

[KickSpinFilter]

This coming from a PS fan...BS, it's just a game that has brought nothing new to the table...period.

[Abnor_Mal]

I guess since you said "period" there's nothing else left to be said that you would be willing to consider.

Yet I still have to ask, what would you have wanted new to be brought to the table? Because I think that if they would have changed it up and or brought new elements into the game people would then complain that it is not the game that they remember and too much was changed. The reviews probably say similar and then score it the same way. Bit of damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Maybe the game should have been multiplatfrom, that way it might have scored better like Crash since that game changed so much from the original version with up dated movement and combat, and not just a fresh coat of paint.

[KickSpinFilter]

Shadow of the Colossus (PS4) comes to mind how do do something right. That felt like how I "remembered it" the first time I played it. Glorious game.

[Kribwalker]

loved the shadow of the colossus remake. That game was amazing and deserved its high scores, my favourite PS4 game of 2018.

This one does not look like it has the same quality as Shadow did, and it seems like it’s deserving of its lower score from what i’ve personally watched of it. Theres no vendetta out on PS4 games, there’s just 2 first party duds this year. Shit happens

[Xaevi]

Never played the original, haven't played the remake. Couldn't care less about an IGN review for any game, I just think they're too inconsistent. They always seem to have problems with one game doing something but not with the next doing the exact same thing. It's not just IGN tho.

[CrimsonWing69]

I’ll say this, I wasn’t feeling it from the demo.

[RememberThe357]

I never was real a fan of the game. I had the original on my PS1 but I think I only got a few hour in.

[Hardiman]

I'm so tired of innovation being a target for certain games! Games like the recent Days Gone come to mind because it got HAMMERED in the initial reviews but to my surprise (not really) it went onto be some of the most fun I've had with an open world game. I sank 80 hours and with New Game + I'll definitely be going back in.

I've said it before I'll say it again, games do not have to be innovative to be fun! But they know that because most third party titles don't get the finely toothed comb treatment!

[KickSpinFilter]

I'm having fun with Days Gone also but it's def a 7.5 kinda game although I'm only about halfway through at this point.

[Hardiman]

What t I had the most fun was actually exploring the world. It's one of my favorite game worlds. What blows me away is only 6 people handled the game world and that's impressive! I imagine the sequel we'll get on PS5 will get much more resources.

I love how you can enter any building and i also enjoy scavenging for supplies to craft items!

I love the combat and the story wound up being better than it had any right to. Interesting characters and some really cool missions. I also love the Freakers and the interactions that take place . Also the variety is cool. When I hear a Breaker I get chills!

[Blu3_Berry]

I honestly find myself caring less and less about what review sites give for game reviews. They're so biased nowadays I don't even take their reviews into consideration anymore. If it's something I think I will enjoy, I usually look for user reviews or less known people like ACG or something. He seems alot more reliable plus I really like his review system instead of a stupid scoring system.

[franwex]

You guys take reviews way to serious.

[Miss_Vixen]

Never take IGN's review seriously.

[Tross]

And this is why I haven't followed reviews for years.

[Sgt_Slaughter]

IGN is not the only review site that gave this a 6.5

Currently on OpenCritic it has a 70 based on 38 reviews so far, so it's hovering just above a sub-70 score.

[Edgelordsupreme]

It's a vast media conspiracy to bring down Sony exclusives for...reasons, likely nefarious reasons.

[Traecy]

Never played the original,still buying this Friday.

[Mr_Luke]

Crash was the original with new graphics only, same thing for Spyro. So i don't see why Medievil is the black sheep :O

[N1GHT_W0LF_X]

Because MediEvil was a clunky mess even 20 years ago while Spyro and Crash were not. A turd with a shiny coat of paint is still just a turd.

It's like if someone remastered Superman 64 by just updating the graphics but not changing any of the flawed game mechanics then expected 10/10s because they stayed true to the original.

[Shane Kim]

This game wasn't all that back in the days either.

[Edgelordsupreme]

People seem to keep forgetting it was always a middling title.

[Razmiran]

It had style and variety, but it wasnt all that great

[Stanjara]

I must say that this was a great opportunity to improve some of the original game quirks, like camera control and check points. It's a shame that they didn't do them.
I see this game, targeted for younger audience and at perfect time for Halloween can be frustrating experience.

[rob-GP]

Not enough was done to modernise the mechanics. Wasn’t the whole point that this was a remake and not a reboot. Technically, if it’s 1:1 then it’s most likely a remaster rather than remake, but still. I would have thought people would expect the same gameplay mechanics as the original?

[VTKC]

Its an old game from a past generation long ago. You want to modernize it? What? Ninja warriors Again is older than that and it did great without modernizing it. Oh you mean like Crash Team Racing with the microtransactions right? The recent Contra got modernised alright and look at that heap of steaming pile of a turd.

[IamTylerDurden1]

I played the demo, I loved it. I'm thrilled it is a faithful remake.

[AK91]

In other words this game is going to be fantastic, whenever IGN gets something wrong its a good thing.

[pootymcpoockle]

Played the original and loved it.
Played the demo of the remake and loved it.
In 2 days, I'll have the full release in my hands and love it.

[jznrpg]

They were just updating the graphics of the game is what I was expecting . Same game improved graphics. It’s not a full on reimagining of the game .

[S2Killinit]

“Modernize the mechanics”?

What if people wanted the game to stay the way it was? IGN being IGN. Im pretty sure they will ramp up the anti PlayStation rhetoric with the next gen. PS4s dominance put IGN in a really awkward position this generation.

[NextGenCeo]

Too much evil...

[Limitedtimestruggle]

Will be picking this up at some point, but it's not a game I will prioritize at the moment.

[lellkay]

Demo was garbage. Loved the game when I was younger but jesus this dated bad. I expected these sort of reviews. Pass.

[Donnie81]

I don’t care what ign said I’m buying it day one

[william_cade]

The writer was given the okay to give it an honest score or they are not scared of this publisher/dev team.

[Xavi4K]

I don't care much about what review sites say...this is a classic game that I'm gonna get even if it got 0 from critics.