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blu-dave · 07-06-2007, 02:52 PM

Movie games
whats happening eh???

so far the ps3 has had five of them, all of them scoring rather low!

heres igns scores for them.

Spider Man 3 .... 6/10
Transformers .... 5.7/10
Harry Potter .... 7.6/10 not to bad..
Pirates 3 .... 5.2/10
Fantastic Four 2 .... 5.4/10

none of these games realy shine...
but all of the movies are of decent quality
whats going wrong??

XanderAE · 07-06-2007, 02:57 PM

I'd read the review of Transformers off IGN on the 26th June, and began reconsidering whether pre-ordering it had been a good idea! Anyway, I got Transformers for the PS3 yesterday, and I actually think its quite good! Yes, the same kind fo content again and again is somewhat repetative, but i think it should of got more than a 5.7! I think a 7-8 is probably more like it!

I never go with reviews anyway! I find it's always better to see things for yourself... after all, not everyone is the same!

movies3 · 07-06-2007, 03:09 PM

i have never really been a movie gamer..

babyBlu · 07-06-2007, 03:11 PM

^^^^^ what she said.

blu-dave · 07-06-2007, 03:12 PM

yea i can agree with that..

i got spider man and beleive that it should of got more than a 6! story good and graphics are good Even tho framrate is terrible, and on 360 it is fine

Although u have to agree with the reviews abit

it never seems like they put large amounts of effort into these games

BorrowedTime · 07-06-2007, 03:12 PM

Meh... this is only my opinion, but when has a game based on a movie ever been good? Ok, maybe I shouldn't say "ever," but it is a rare occurance. Games like these are quickly slapped together, and pushed out to market to capitalize on the release of the big budget film that it is based upon. Developers know it will sell, regardless of how crappy the game is, simply because it has the same title and licensing with your aforementioned blockbusters. These games are mediocre at best, and will continue to be,until consumers stop buying them, demanding better quality movie license games... but that won't happen

blu-dave · 07-06-2007, 03:13 PM

Spiderman 2 for the PS2 was GREAT!!!

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 07-06-2007, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu-dave

Movie games
whats happening eh???

so far the ps3 has had five of them, all of them scoring rather low!

heres igns scores for them.

Spider Man 3 .... 6/10
Transformers .... 5.7/10
Harry Potter .... 7.6/10 not to bad..
Pirates 3 .... 5.2/10
Fantastic Four 2 .... 5.4/10

none of these games realy shine...
but all of the movies are of decent quality
whats going wrong??

Game Informer actually gave the PS3 & 360 versions of Spidey 3 an 8 and an 8.5 on their "2nd Look". So people can disagree.

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 07-06-2007, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu-dave

yea i can agree with that..

i got spider man and beleive that it should of got more than a 6! story good and graphics are good Even tho framrate is terrible, and on 360 it is fine

Although u have to agree with the reviews abit

it never seems like they put large amounts of effort into these games

Actually after having played both, I think the graphics were far better on the PS3 than the 360.

Shin-Ra · 07-06-2007, 03:18 PM

Developers making movie games tend to focus on integrating parts of the movie so that fans will automatically want to play the movie. Interesting new or especially well-done gameplay mechanics aren't present.

Better developers usually have their own ideas for original IP games or sequels to their own IP so don't usually take on movie games.

Edit: It's also usually the larger publishers that have a lot of weaker developers that pay out for movie-game rights. Delaying movie games far beyond the movies release is often not an option so they're rushed out.

blu-dave · 07-06-2007, 03:21 PM

i supose they have to bring them out for mutiple platforms, that must mean less time working on one task..

and they will have to bring game the out in time with film, i quess theres no delaying it

The Don · 07-06-2007, 03:46 PM

movie games suck 9/10 times....

but I purchased Spider-man 3

so I shouldn't talk..

u_nick · 07-06-2007, 03:51 PM

Yeah, movie gamers are rarely 'perfect'.

I was a fan of all the other Spiderman games, so I liked this one enough, and would rate it higher than most.

A lot of Transformers fans liek the game enough to call it a 'decent' game. I played it set up in the store, and didnt like the controls. But Boy was it sure nice to look at.

Most reviews I read say the Harry Potter game is great for hardcore fans. I plan on picking it up.

I hated the Pirates game, but I also hated the second 2 movies, so I didnt expect too. I've spoken with a couple hardcore fans that really liked it though.

The first FF game was horrible too, so I dont think most were expecting much from this one.

So I guess its just best to say 'to each his own'. Dont forget, critics are just regular people too

The Don · 07-06-2007, 03:54 PM

the only movie games I have ever liked was Batman Begins and Spider-man 2...

I can't remember any others that I have actually played..

Sylin · 07-06-2007, 04:24 PM

You're absolutely right that it is because these games are rushed. Think about it... most movie games don't begin development until only a year or so before the release. Blockbuster games like World of Warcraft or Quake (popular games that got great reviews) were 3-5 years in the making! That's a huge disparity which means you'll get a less impressive end-product with shorter dev times.

Now, once the franchise is established, there's no reason the games shouldn't get better and better with each sequel because they can tweak the game engines or re-write them in anticipation of the next one. I think the Harry Potter games are a testament to that... Order of the Phoenix is actually quite good (if just a tad boring at times).

07-06-2007, 02:52 PM	#1
blu-dave Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:England	Movie Games!!! Movie games whats happening eh??? so far the ps3 has had five of them, all of them scoring rather low! heres igns scores for them. Spider Man 3 .... 6/10 Transformers .... 5.7/10 Harry Potter .... 7.6/10 not to bad.. Pirates 3 .... 5.2/10 Fantastic Four 2 .... 5.4/10 none of these games realy shine... but all of the movies are of decent quality whats going wrong??

07-06-2007, 03:18 PM	#10
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Developers making movie games tend to focus on integrating parts of the movie so that fans will automatically want to play the movie. Interesting new or especially well-done gameplay mechanics aren't present. Better developers usually have their own ideas for original IP games or sequels to their own IP so don't usually take on movie games. Edit: It's also usually the larger publishers that have a lot of weaker developers that pay out for movie-game rights. Delaying movie games far beyond the movies release is often not an option so they're rushed out. Last edited by Shin-Ra; 07-06-2007 at 03:22 PM.

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07-06-2007, 02:57 PM	#2
XanderAE Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Trading Score:27	I'd read the review of Transformers off IGN on the 26th June, and began reconsidering whether pre-ordering it had been a good idea! Anyway, I got Transformers for the PS3 yesterday, and I actually think its quite good! Yes, the same kind fo content again and again is somewhat repetative, but i think it should of got more than a 5.7! I think a 7-8 is probably more like it! I never go with reviews anyway! I find it's always better to see things for yourself... after all, not everyone is the same!

07-06-2007, 03:09 PM	#3
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	i have never really been a movie gamer..

07-06-2007, 03:11 PM	#4
babyBlu Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond...home of the RROD, aka M$	^^^^^ what she said.

07-06-2007, 03:12 PM	#5
blu-dave Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:England	yea i can agree with that.. i got spider man and beleive that it should of got more than a 6! story good and graphics are good Even tho framrate is terrible, and on 360 it is fine Although u have to agree with the reviews abit it never seems like they put large amounts of effort into these games

07-06-2007, 03:12 PM	#6
BorrowedTime Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada	Meh... this is only my opinion, but when has a game based on a movie ever been good? Ok, maybe I shouldn't say "ever," but it is a rare occurance. Games like these are quickly slapped together, and pushed out to market to capitalize on the release of the big budget film that it is based upon. Developers know it will sell, regardless of how crappy the game is, simply because it has the same title and licensing with your aforementioned blockbusters. These games are mediocre at best, and will continue to be,until consumers stop buying them, demanding better quality movie license games... but that won't happen

07-06-2007, 03:13 PM	#7
blu-dave Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:England	Spiderman 2 for the PS2 was GREAT!!!

07-06-2007, 03:21 PM	#11
blu-dave Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:England	i supose they have to bring them out for mutiple platforms, that must mean less time working on one task.. and they will have to bring game the out in time with film, i quess theres no delaying it

07-06-2007, 03:46 PM	#12
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	movie games suck 9/10 times.... but I purchased Spider-man 3 so I shouldn't talk..

07-06-2007, 03:51 PM	#13
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Yeah, movie gamers are rarely 'perfect'. I was a fan of all the other Spiderman games, so I liked this one enough, and would rate it higher than most. A lot of Transformers fans liek the game enough to call it a 'decent' game. I played it set up in the store, and didnt like the controls. But Boy was it sure nice to look at. Most reviews I read say the Harry Potter game is great for hardcore fans. I plan on picking it up. I hated the Pirates game, but I also hated the second 2 movies, so I didnt expect too. I've spoken with a couple hardcore fans that really liked it though. The first FF game was horrible too, so I dont think most were expecting much from this one. So I guess its just best to say 'to each his own'. Dont forget, critics are just regular people too

07-06-2007, 03:54 PM	#14
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	the only movie games I have ever liked was Batman Begins and Spider-man 2... I can't remember any others that I have actually played..

07-06-2007, 04:24 PM	#15
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	You're absolutely right that it is because these games are rushed. Think about it... most movie games don't begin development until only a year or so before the release. Blockbuster games like World of Warcraft or Quake (popular games that got great reviews) were 3-5 years in the making! That's a huge disparity which means you'll get a less impressive end-product with shorter dev times. Now, once the franchise is established, there's no reason the games shouldn't get better and better with each sequel because they can tweak the game engines or re-write them in anticipation of the next one. I think the Harry Potter games are a testament to that... Order of the Phoenix is actually quite good (if just a tad boring at times).

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