IGN Reviews Doom 3

I think thats stupid how they calculate the final score.
It really got a 9.2 but they gave it a 8.9.
Not that I know because I havent played the game but when you rate the graphics, presentation, gameplay, sound and lasting apeal you would think that you would take the average of the scores to find the final mark.
What is the point of rating all of those if you arent going to use them in your final decision?
And I never really understood how pcgamer could get a 94%. Why didnt they just give it a 93 or a 95?
 
blackeye said:
And I never really understood how pcgamer could get a 94%. Why didnt they just give it a 93 or a 95?
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You have an even number phobia?
 
if you look closely it says its not an average, its the overall rating of the game.
 
You have an even number phobia?
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:sniper: Even numbers.

I still dont agree how they calculate the final score. They should just take the average. Whats the point of rating everything else if you arent taking the average.
 
The actual review (how it was written) was crap. He didn't even go into the benchmarking and I think if you should talk about benchmarking in any game, it should be for Doom 3
 
I dont get how its getting such bad review points.
they give some really shitty games good scores... and Doom3 gets a less than stellar 8.

then again perhaps Anticipation and expectance plays a role in the score... me, I wasnt interested (or followed anything Doom3 related once Trent Reznor left the project) until the gold announcement came.

if that were the case... HL2 is screwed beyond belief without even releasing.
*shrugs*
we can always rely on mod-makers to set things straight.
 
Benchmarking? what does that have to do with how good a game is
 
Since when are scores of 8.5 (Gamespot) and 8.9 (IGN) bad scores?

I'm afraid I don't understand?

If anything the PC Gamer score of 94 and the CGW score of 100 and others of the like are quite inflated.

For Doom 3, a score from 8.5 to 9.0 seem perfectly appropriate.
 
Pc Gamer gave a good score, because they were the first ones to play/review it. You get what I mean write ?
 
VoiD said:
Benchmarking? what does that have to do with how good a game is
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If the game runs crap even on top line computers (cough Deus Ex 2 cough) that should be mentioned. Now Doom 3 runs fairly good, but again they should say that if you want a good experience you'll need some pretty powerfull shite. When they reviewed Far Cry the first thing they mentioned what that your computer should be top line to apprechiate the game, and that is even more true of Doom 3.
 
i think an 8.9 is correct, even an 8.5 is on the money.
 
The review is fair - and the final score is not judged by the the other things, as in it's not an average (if you read carefully).

I don't know about you guys, but D3 got what it deserved. It was good experience, but not exceptional - this I'm saying after being a big Doom Fan. Chronicles of Riddick got lower than D3 at ign, and it's SP was much better than D3 (just because it didn't even have a MP).
 
well im in the uk so i downloaded d3 overnight. From what ive seen so far i wil not be buying it! the graphics are really nice ...when you can see them as its too dark most of the time.

theres to little variation in location so far its been room/corridor/room/corridor/vent/corridor bleh. Theres some really nice lighting/steam effects and the models look great but the gameplay hasnt changed since the very first doom. Its really showing its age in that respect. HL2 must be better than this!!
 
blackeye said:
:sniper: Even numbers.

I still dont agree how they calculate the final score. They should just take the average. Whats the point of rating everything else if you arent taking the average.
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Because some things weigh heavier than others? Taking the avarage would make gameplay and for example presentation equal, which is retarded.
 
This is what I get from the reviews so far:

"Doom 3 is a great game. The graphics are awsome, yet the gameplay leaves much to be desired. But the graphics look outstanding so it gets a high score."

The Doom 3 reviews in a nutshell. :p
 
I agree - that's just silly.

It'll be interesting to see what Edge give Doom 3. While I generally take any review, especially from pc magasines (by far the most biased publications around) and websites, with a massive pinch of salt, Edge is generally worth considering. I predict a 7 or 8 out of 10.
 
Edge = harsh but fair industry analysts :)

They caned JKII.. and I'm afraid I agree with them :o
 
Wow, thats a pretty high score for a game that is very repetative, multiplayer doesn't even work properly + everyone that can open the console can cheat. I'd give it a 6 for gameplay but a 9 for graphics and 2 for mp.
 
ComradeBadger said:
Edge = harsh but fair industry analysts :)

They caned JKII.. and I'm afraid I agree with them :o
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Edge? is it a magazine?

Sorry, I don't know.:)
 
6/10 from me altho ive not finished it yet. in the delta labs atm
 
lans said:
Edge? is it a magazine?

Sorry, I don't know.:)
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It sure is ........ and imo the only gaming publication worth reading (Games tm isn't that bad, though). One for enthusiasts who are interest in both gaming and the industry.
 
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