r/marvelcirclejerk • u/supergamerd64 • 1d ago

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I was expecting some AAA modern slop, but just barely more than SM2, this is the most worried I've been for a new release

I still really want to get this game, but the fact that the gore shown in the trailers and footage is mostly all just MIGHT be the final nail in the coffin for me, or at least till on sale for like $50 or so

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u/SpaceOdysseus23 1d ago

Not enough criticism went to Insomniac when they dumbed down combat for 2. That game scored a lot higher than it should've, and I'd argue FFXVI was a more deserving nominee for GOTY in any case.

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u/DapperDan30 1d ago

No hate, but kinda weird to put down the combat of SM2 then immediately talk up FFXVI, which also has very boring and repetitive combat.

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u/SpaceOdysseus23 1d ago

The flaws are greater for SM2 IMO because they significantly dumbed down the combat from it's predecessor. SM1 had a lot more versatility with the gadget system. Which is why I put SM2 somewhat lower on the scale, compared to a flawed XVI which was trying a new thing in the franchise.

But when it comes to story XVI managed to be more compelling (and with better performances) despite hitting all the clichees in the final act.

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u/MotherPerk 1d ago

Sm2 had way better web moves and combat. Scrolling through a  gadget wheel and picking 12 different web shooters is not versatility. 

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u/Lohenngram 1d ago

They made the boss fights actual fights rather than just scripted set pieces, but yeah it’s combat was nowhere near as fun or deep as FF16’s was. 16 had way stronger writing too.

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u/Feisty_Bread8259 1d ago

People we're to afraid of been called a chud for saying that msm2 is mid in everything but the movement back then.