TheSixthAxis Review Linger In Shadows

TheSixthAxis: "We're probably victims of our own hype here, but this a) should have been free and b) much, much better. There was huge scope for something here, but we can't help shake the feeling that SCEE got involved at the wrong stage and changed what could have been an impressive technical example of the PS3's graphics muscle into a rudimentary, almost insultingly basic joystick tester."

[ChefDejon]

oops

[TheHater]

I think you just pwned them

[Deviant]

xbox version confirmed.

[Johnny Rotten]

did you read the FULL sentence, if not let me quote it for you:

"From shaking the controller, to tapping a button, this is barely interactive..."

[BulletToothtony]

since so far there is a 8.5 review and a 3/10 review i guess i'll wait for IGN... they usually know what they're talking about, just a bit more professionals than most of those blog sites..

[barom]

I don't know, I do think 5 minutes of simple entertainment is kinda short. I kinda agree that it should've been free if it's that short. Haven't played myself so I'm not gonna judge.

[Seraphim]

yes, it's a 6 minute video but it actually takes longer than 6 minutes to go though. Crap, it takes more than 6 minutes to understand. For $3 I don't see how anyone can complain. I ran through it for the past 20-30 minutes (two modes, Linger & Watch) and had fun with it. To boot I got a few trophies. For $2.99 it was well worth it. Had Linger cost twice that I'd be questioning Sony, but for $3, come on. Had this been an arcade game back in the day you'd have sunk twice that into it just trying to figure out what you're suppose to be doing... Anyway It's something unique to say the least but imho it's worth the 12 quarters to check out...

[Sarcasm]

"xbox version confirmed. "

Developed by Sony Santa Monica

Yeah, confirmed!!!

[belal]

yeah chef haha you just pwned the :D

[sinncross]

wow, he got so worked up over that... what bloody hype? we all knew it was going to be a little tech demo of sorts.

[Area_51]

$2.99 to boost my trophy level up..sh!t I'll shake and poke "A" you can't beat it!!

[SHOOK1904]

i was really looking forward to this .... sux.. but its only 3 bucks...

ALSO they were misquoted and taken out of context

"From shaking the controller, to tapping a button, this is barely interactive, and when you do gain some semblance of movement it’s usually nothing more than something rotating or a light flashing on and off that opens up the next area of the demo."

:)

[bunbun777]

BUMMER

still probably getting it.

[KillahCam]

What is this game actually about?

[Sarcasm]

It's not a game.

It's "interactive" art.

Which is kinda stupid IMO

[ApocalypseShadow]

"IT IS NOT A GAME."

what about that statement do people not understand?

the "NOT" part?

it is a form of interactive art.a demo.it is the same as "Tori Emaki."

Tori Emaki is not a game that you use with playstation eye.you control the birds with your hand and guide them through a sort of 3D environment.there is no game about it.but it's cool art.

sony said "computer entertainment."that doesn't mean just video games.but different types of "ENTERTAINMENT."movi es,music,games,art,web browsing,news reading with LWP,etc.

why do you think sony calls themselves Sony Computer Entertainment America?Sony Computer Entertainment Japan?Sony Computer entertainment Europe?

don't like linger in the shadows.fine.but to expect it to be a game when it was told to you it was NOT,is just being an idiot.

EDIT:see where this idiot who wrote the article fails....

"And after that you’re left with the ***GAME'S*** final trick:"

he called it a game,when told it was not.and he just said earlier it was a demo.article fail,review fail,epic fail.

apocalypse...............

[mcm]

That was the best retort I have read in a long time. Bubbles for you.

A year or two ago people were complaining about the ICO 2 demo that was changed to Shadow of the Colossus. They were complaining that it would have been cool to play it as it was. Now Sony starts to release these thing and people complain that it is not a complete game, or a game at all. Just shut up and enjoy itor what it is!
A reminder of how beautiful the next team ICO game will be.

(I know it is not made by team ICO)

[GodsHand]

Even the sotware says it. But I guess people dont'/know how to read. But for $3 it was not a bad investment. BUt I guess paying full retail price for a port is worth it, when they don't even run as good as the counter part.

[paracardium]

are all thinking that this is a actual game..to bad noone read ps blog before doing these reviews.

[Marceles]

meh...I bought Go Ski, I'm sure this interactive demo is more fun than that game

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

That game sucks.

I actually enjoy Go! Skydiving though...despite the fact that nobody else does. I love it!

[BabyStomper5000]

I got calling all cars, and aquatopia. It's gotta be better than aquatopia.

[Scenarist]

lmfao

[devilhunterx]

I am "playing" it right now. Its an amazing TECH demo. Anyone who thinks its a game should go back to picking up sailors or something.

[RememberThe357]

Its not a ***GAME***, duh. ;)

[avacadosnorkel]

it's interactive art.

It's something you can stare at when you are trying to find comfort after a long night of partying.

[Silogon]

I enjoyed the experience, myself. The whole production was clean, smooth and very well layed out. This isn't so much a game as it is an experience. You pay 3 bucks for the ride, you take it and that's it. What did they expect out of it, ICO??

Stupid review sites like this one need to go away.

[ThatCanadianGuy]

I Bought this like 20 mins ago.It's fun for what it is.
And at only 2.99$ i don't see what the big deal is.

Graphics are phenomenal tho.

[DarkArcani]

Worth the 2.99. If anyone complains about this, they obviously didn't read the title of the game where "interactive art" was put after the title. Also the first description, "Linger in Shadows is not a game, but rather an experiment into the realm of interactive digital art."

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

The sixthaxis failed, miserably!!!

[TheColbertinator]

lolz wut?

[kanedaakira]

I bought this and 'interacted' with it and I thought it was top notch!
It had me captivated for about an hour (and my girlfriend - who generally hates games). The graphics are cool, the concept is ever so clever. The interactivity is a little sparse but I really enjoyed it. My only gripe is that it's too short.

And for sony to show some respect to the demoscene and allow them to develop something like this speaks volumes for Sonys continuing support for underground small developers. I'm missing one trophy at the moment - gonna try and find it later today!

[vlazed]

Yet again morons hinder progression. I think there needs to be aptitude tests for internet users that way I don't have to deal with all these @ssholes who don't have anything worth while to say.

Next week on the SixthAxis, tune in as we review The Dark Knight. Our review is less then favorable as we found out that we can't experience this feature film with a Dual Shock 3.

[S1nnerman]

Linger in Shadows is surreal, it's atmospheric, it's oddly ominous and even though it is short, it is fun while it lasts. It's £2 and hardly worth getting your knickers in a twist about. I think the reviewer completely misses the point. Perhaps thinking 'out of the' box or in a new way is too hard. Lateral thinking ... that's the ticket!

[poeo]

i quite liked it, i like confusing experiences :) also it was fun getting trophies out of it.

and yeah it's not a game, it's just a piece of art. take it for what it is, a weird and unique little experience!

[Tacticity]

This was an amazing experience, like paying only 3 dollars for it like wasent muc at all. And WTF does 3 dollars involve in a rewiew for. It should deffantly had gotten a 8/10.

[hay]

It's unbelievable how reviewer can misunderstood simple "interactive art" sentence. I almost want to scream: "use the goddamned google!".

[ZILLA]

hey people,sonys not staying in 2007 with its gaming tec.it is way to advanced for some.get used to it,this is the start of the REAL next gen.

[rmedtx888]

That's a stupid review. That's all I have to say. No one said it was a game. It's interactive digital art.

[Mr_Potato_]

I reviewed my dog. As a game, I gave him 1/10 because when I use my dualshock 3, my dog doesn't even move.

Stupid reviews ftw.

[Otak0n693]

LALALALALA

[Raoh]

LOL the how can you consider yourself a reviewer and dont know what your reviewing.

for just under a year it's been plainly stated this is not a game.

matter of fact when you load up linger in the shadows there is a section that explains in detail what this is.

sad indeed.

now a days they let anyone write for websites.