Angry Joe reviews Monday Night Combat

Discussion in 'Monday Night Combat 360 General Discussion' started by KazooieBanjo, August 12, 2010.

  1. KazooieBanjo

    KazooieBanjo New Member

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    http://angryjoeshow.com/2010/08/monday- ... at-review/

    AngryJoe gives it a 7/10.

    He says:

    What youll Like:
    The graphics, animations and art Style look great.
    Good amount of class variety with 6 professions each with their own upgrades and abilities.
    More strategy elements than your standard shooter building, upgrading protecting turrets while escorting your bots to victory.
    Local and Online Co-op, Party Lobbies and Local Guest accounts that can play split screen with you in Crossfire mode.
    Best Part: Dominating with a fully upgraded support class Calling down airstrikes, laying firebases, sucking the life out of enemies while overcharging and healing my teammates.


    What youll Hate:
    Only 2 game modes, Blitz and Crossfire on maps that feel relatively identical.
    Needs a more substantial tutorial mode.
    Why does this league only have 2 teams? Additional teams with some unique abilities or styles would have been great.
    Worst Part: Realizing the Life and Energy in the Trailers arent in the game. No Story Mode.
  2. yoomazir

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    -No story mode

    is he serious? I mean, I would loved some funny cutscenes like the ones in the trailers but come on, this is a multiplayer game ffs...
  3. Ronin Tetsuro

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    It's an XBLA title. WTF do people want for this price point? I think it's more solid than it has any business being so far.

    Also, it's quite clear that this is a proof-of-concept game, and a jumpoff point for a unique franchise. UBER has already made it clear that they don't have the team to compete at the retail level, BUT that could change if MNC proves itself to have a userbase that will support a second title backed by a deep-pocket publisher (NOT FRIGGIN ACTIVISION I BEG OF YOU) that is willing to invest in something fresh.
  4. Ronin Tetsuro

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    Moreover, the story is a tongue-in-cheek retelling of the importance of sport in our society and the monetary corruption and glitzy emptiness of it all. Even the geargirl looks and sounds "well worn", if you pay attention.

    It's quite clever commentary, if you're sharp enough to digest it while getting your face blown off.
  5. AssassinsGoneWild

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    Anyone else reminded of Shadowrun right now? Great game that the reviewers **** all over just because it lacked a campaign?


    God I hate critics...
  6. PrivateJohn

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    Who is angry joe anyway? Have not heard of him...
  7. AssassinsGoneWild

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    WHAT? He's freaking Angry Joe man!!! How could you not have heard of- *looks at name again* Angry Joe?!!??!
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    I agree. I played the Shadowrun demo for well over a year before I even bought the game. God forbid something isn't simple so people who can't press more than two buttons at a time get into it.

    I was waiting for Joes review although I've already bought and love this game. I'm tired of hearing about games not having single player and being weak for it. Didn't Joe give Red Dead Redemption a 9 when the multiplayer is the most boring, repetitive, non interesting, effortless crap ever?

    Anyway this game is awesome. I will admit the maps feel a bit similar and they are in short supply but I'll gladly support some map packs for this great game and await them eagerly.
    Last edited: August 13, 2010
  9. Hiero Glyph

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    Shadowrun's price point was a bit high for what it had; at $39.99 it would have been fine. Still, it is one of the most balanced multiplayer games that I have ever played as everything had a strength and a weakness.

    MNC hits the pricepoint perfectly at $15. Additional DLC at $5-10 should keep players interested and the game has infinite potential. I can't wait to see what the future holds for MNC.

    Regarding the review I could see including more tutorials and campaign features if the game was $30+. As it is not you get exactly what you pay for and in this case it is quite an entertaining game. Again, the game delivers in many ways and is not without its faults but given the overall cost it is worth every penny.
  10. The_Jx4

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    The Critics will NEVER see it from our point of view.
  11. Ronin Tetsuro

    Ronin Tetsuro New Member

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    I'm just glad I'm not the only one who's never heard of Angry Joe.
  12. forrestthewoods

    forrestthewoods Uber Alumni

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    If you watch the review it's actually quite funny. Everyone at the office really enjoyed it :)
  13. Ronin Tetsuro

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    Hmm, a good soup-to-nuts objective game reviewer.

    Darnit, Internet. Now I've seen EVERYTHING.
  14. Tigerfox 360

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    seriously, you cannot criticize the game when it's 15 bucks! theres no game breaking issues or anything really, the reason why it isnt bigger is because it would need to be a physical retail game to get bigger.
    and i for one hope enough DLC is added to make it into one.
  15. Grimnir_XIX

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    Here's hoping that Yahtzee never gets his hands on MNC.....
  16. metalsnake27

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    Guys remember the following

    1. Angry joe's minuses are actually more of a what would be awesome type of thing... he has really good ideas.

    2. a 7/10 on his scale would be about a 8/10 on other scales.
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    I love this game but if they made some new skins and had like a league and season mode I would pay another $15. I use to love speedball because of the season mode, I can't imagine how much more I would love this game if it had season mode and new skins. And I know they aren't similar games, I was just going on the fact that it was a futuristic sport like MNC.
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    real off topic but Assassin your avatar cracked me up...big time.
  19. AssassinsGoneWild

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    ;O

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