Comments on: Criterion on the Burnout Demo http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/ This town is built on coconuts! Coconuts are worth more than human life! Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:52:17 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Platitude http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/comment-page-1/#comment-1079 Platitude Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:29:29 +0000 http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/#comment-1079 The lack of the retry is just dumb. It makes the demo so much more frustrating! I guess I will get the game anyways, but it's really unfortunate that they don't cause it makes the game SO much less user-friendly. The lack of the retry is just dumb. It makes the demo so much more frustrating! I guess I will get the game anyways, but it’s really unfortunate that they don’t cause it makes the game SO much less user-friendly.

]]> By: Damariofan http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/comment-page-1/#comment-735 Damariofan Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:37:37 +0000 http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/#comment-735 I agree. Sure, they didn't want to introduce loading into the game, but to remove the option entirely just because of that belief, now that's just unfair. You're leaving out a major part of the game, something all Burnout vets have come to hold close to their heart. I agree. Sure, they didn’t want to introduce loading into the game, but to remove the option entirely just because of that belief, now that’s just unfair. You’re leaving out a major part of the game, something all Burnout vets have come to hold close to their heart.

]]> By: VilhelmN http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/comment-page-1/#comment-710 VilhelmN Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:55:30 +0000 http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/#comment-710 Yeah, the lack of a replay function really bugged me. I hevan't played the demo for ages, 'cos of that. Yeah, the lack of a replay function really bugged me. I hevan’t played the demo for ages, ‘cos of that.

]]> By: Ryvvn http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/comment-page-1/#comment-547 Ryvvn Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:40:57 +0000 http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/#comment-547 After reading the linked article I felt the need to send an actual supportive email to Criterion to thank them for what they are doing with the Burnout series and with Paradise. It's a shame that it's usually only the negative voices that speak up and those of us that are happy with the product (be it a demo or whatever) usually just enjoy it but don't express that enjoyment to the developers. I'd encourage anyone who enjoyed the demo to write a positive email to Criterion so they can hear some praise occasionally. It must be incredibly hard to be a developer and only really ever hear why the game you are making is wrong and is going to suck. After reading the linked article I felt the need to send an actual supportive email to Criterion to thank them for what they are doing with the Burnout series and with Paradise. It’s a shame that it’s usually only the negative voices that speak up and those of us that are happy with the product (be it a demo or whatever) usually just enjoy it but don’t express that enjoyment to the developers. I’d encourage anyone who enjoyed the demo to write a positive email to Criterion so they can hear some praise occasionally. It must be incredibly hard to be a developer and only really ever hear why the game you are making is wrong and is going to suck.

]]> By: Maj0rPysch0 http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/comment-page-1/#comment-541 Maj0rPysch0 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:02:04 +0000 http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/#comment-541 And I almost forgot, Merry Christmas, Jeff ;) And I almost forgot, Merry Christmas, Jeff ;)

]]> By: Maj0rPysch0 http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/comment-page-1/#comment-540 Maj0rPysch0 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:00:01 +0000 http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/#comment-540 The only problem I see is with companies now trying make every game of theirs and "open-world" experience. Why? Not every game has to be open world to enjoy it. It's ironic they tout they're "doing something new" with the gameplay when open-world games are nothing new in themselves. Ever since GTA3 games have been copying that equation ad nausem. My point is just because games are structured and devs. "tell you what to do" doesn't mean it's a bad thing. I'm just afraid that this whole open-world thing will get out of hand. The only problem I see is with companies now trying make every game of theirs and “open-world” experience. Why? Not every game has to be open world to enjoy it. It’s ironic they tout they’re “doing something new” with the gameplay when open-world games are nothing new in themselves. Ever since GTA3 games have been copying that equation ad nausem. My point is just because games are structured and devs. “tell you what to do” doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. I’m just afraid that this whole open-world thing will get out of hand.

]]> By: Trey http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/comment-page-1/#comment-536 Trey Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:55:07 +0000 http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/#comment-536 I've been playing the Burnout demo a lot and the lack of a retry option is a bit annoying. I just assumed one would be there but pausing the game and searching for the option was all for naught. Hopefully they'll add the function in the official release. I’ve been playing the Burnout demo a lot and the lack of a retry option is a bit annoying. I just assumed one would be there but pausing the game and searching for the option was all for naught.

Hopefully they’ll add the function in the official release.

]]> By: DiGiTaL_SiN http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/comment-page-1/#comment-531 DiGiTaL_SiN Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:39:44 +0000 http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/#comment-531 I know exactly what you mean Jeff, Playing that game without a retry button is going to be a REAL PAIN. I need a retry/save'n'load button in every game to survive! I went through entire games like Max Payne without barely getting shot by quick saving and loading!! However; that will NOT stop me from playing this game because I truley belive that these guys at Criterion know what they're doing. Funny thing is, Before I even downloaded the demo or tried it for myself, The first thing that came to my mind when I found out that they were going to do an open world game is that it's gonna be TDU but with damage and explosions (TDU meets Burnout basicly). I was really surprised to see Alex addressing this notion head on. Anyways, It doesn't matter because I really like TDU. I know exactly what you mean Jeff, Playing that game without a retry button is going to be a REAL PAIN. I need a retry/save’n'load button in every game to survive! I went through entire games like Max Payne without barely getting shot by quick saving and loading!! However; that will NOT stop me from playing this game because I truley belive that these guys at Criterion know what they’re doing.

Funny thing is, Before I even downloaded the demo or tried it for myself, The first thing that came to my mind when I found out that they were going to do an open world game is that it’s gonna be TDU but with damage and explosions (TDU meets Burnout basicly). I was really surprised to see Alex addressing this notion head on. Anyways, It doesn’t matter because I really like TDU.

]]> By: Danny O'Dwyer http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/comment-page-1/#comment-530 Danny O'Dwyer Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:52:32 +0000 http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/#comment-530 Yea i totally agree about the lack of retry. Sure having this constantly streaming enviroment was possibly somthing they had as a goal from early in development, but i think its worth giving the player the option to break the experience themselves. Especially given racing games are notorious for making the player repeat objectives. I think you can file this under "taking away simple options from gamers makes them angry". OH and Happy Christmas nearly. /giddy Yea i totally agree about the lack of retry. Sure having this constantly streaming enviroment was possibly somthing they had as a goal from early in development, but i think its worth giving the player the option to break the experience themselves. Especially given racing games are notorious for making the player repeat objectives. I think you can file this under “taking away simple options from gamers makes them angry”. OH and Happy Christmas nearly. /giddy

]]> By: majidok http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/comment-page-1/#comment-529 majidok Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:02:50 +0000 http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/2007/12/22/criterion-on-the-burnout-demo/#comment-529 Hi Jeff . Didnt know where to post this , But I hope youre doing well and keep doing well . Happy holidays , Merry christmas and happy new year . I know the year didnt end well , But im wishing you the best to come Hi Jeff . Didnt know where to post this , But I hope youre doing well and keep doing well . Happy holidays , Merry christmas and happy new year . I know the year didnt end well , But im wishing you the best to come

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