GameSpot gives 8.5/10 to UT3

It's a very basic, straightforward package, but don't take that to mean that UT3 is a no-frills sequel. With its variety of modes and its occasionally crazy high-speed action, UT3 still feels very different than the typical first-person shooter coming out these days. On top of that, it's very exciting and just as much fun now as it has been in previous installments. UT3 has more than enough content to keep you busy, and with mod-making tools included in the package, the potential for more user-generated content in the future is certainly present.

[MK_Red]

Good score from GameSpot. They gave the previous game a 9.6/10 (UT2004) if I'm not mistaken but hey, that one was really big and special. Maybe UT3 is more of a UT2003 and so the real classic UT comes in form of UT4 / UT2008. Still, one hell of a fun game.

[clownfacemcgee]

I think Gamespot is pissed because this is also a timed exclusive for the PS3. We all know Gamespot are massive fanboys. If Halo 3 got a 9.5, this game should at the least get a 9 by my judgement. Even just the demo was awesome on my craptastic PC. And I'm sure the full game is leagues better.

EDIT: I don't care how it compares to UT 2004. If UT 2004 was good, then why possibly screw it up by tweaking the gameplay too much? The graphics got an update, and the whole thing is incredible. You can't legitimately criticize it because the previous incarnation was good too. And 8.5 is a good score for most games, but they gave Halo 3 a 9.5 and I don't UT3 could possibly be 1 whole point worse. I expect equal judgement of all games. I don't think equal judgement is too much to ask for.

[Time Lord]

"Front-end interface has too many menus and selections to move through, which makes it feel sort of like a console game."

lol, is that all? surly they must of had more. or why would u give it 8.5

[hellraiser501]

Have you played the demo its exactly the same as ut2004 except an updated graphics engine. I mean no new weopons, a couple new vehicles. About the only new gameplay aspect of the game is the hover board which sucks because if you get shot once you fall off in some ragdoll jesture and you become defenseless. What I'm trying to say is that it's not gamspot its the game itselt only adding very little from the previos installment. Besides since when is 8.5 that bad of a score.

[tony]

you are right is a good score for that game sequel, but for some reason some gamers think that is a bad score. unreal tournament is not call of duty 4 or bioshock, these are almost perfect games.

[Time Lord]

gamespot are a joke

[MK_Red]

Unlike the other story that I disagreed with you on Time Crisis 4, I'm actually with you on this one.
Halo 3 also had short singleplayer and good multiplayer. UT3 has them both plus original UT ideas and superb stunning graphics.

[riqued]

It's a timed PS3 exclusive, so until its ready to go to the 360 they can't review it honestly.

[tony]

well, i agree with that, halo 3 is not a 9.5. probably a 8.2.

[PS3 Limps on and on]

it's not getting the scores I thought. I expected amazing 9.5 or something. Still, when a game gets NO lower than 8/10 and 9/10. It's a great game.

[MK_Red]

I have a feeling that there should be one attention seeking idiot who would give 7 to UT3 just to get traffic and to make a name.

[wil4hire]

Want Unreal to be a little different, but more of the same. Thats what makes the game great.

Its an amazing fast-paced shooter to just sit down and enjoy for an hour or more.

8.5/10 is a realistic score. I'm almost gaining respect back for Gamespot after the Uncharted 8 & the Mass Effect 8.5. If they really are getting back to understanding that 9/10 10/10 games = perfect with n o techinal issues or problems that have to be overlooked to enjoy the game, then Kudos to them.

I think this year no console has won. The reviewers have. Think about all the traffic "system wars" and "console wars" generates.

8's used to be good. and 9's used to be for games like Metal Gear/FInal Fantasy.

[riqued]

And all that started with a certain company getting more marketing share on gaming.

We were all fine before that, reviewers weren't forced to give the scores the publisher wanted.

[wil4hire]

yep.. and after this year and a few more months.. things will be back to normal.

I hope.

[Shaka2K6]

Regarless of reviews any true gamer knows that.

[GameOn]

UT3 is im sure very differnt from gears. gears is a tactical shooter where cover and team work are very important. UT3 is a super fast, run n gun shooter with awsome grphics + style.
They are both great in their own different ways.

[lawman1108]

Shaka aka Narsim aka Shmee all the same idiot.

[gamesblow]

Halo 3 got 10's... Unreal gets 8's? Please... no firlls, Basic shooter describes Hypelo to a friggin' T! I'm sick of bias reviewers. I mean, they can't literally believe half the **** they say. They just can't. I mean, when they go home and pop in UT3 over Halo 3, they have to feel like complete ANAL LEAKS when they look at the hypocrisy of themselves.

[antoinetm]

They could at least make an effort to write reasonable cons...

'[SINGLE] [MULTI] [OPTION] [QUIT]'
i couldn't figure it out and i hit QUIT 4 times...

duh !

[DrPirate]

The laugh you gave me is worthy of a thousand bubbles.

Thanks man.

[MK_Red]

Agreed with DrPirate.
A hilarious and bubble worthy comment. If they had problems navigating the menus with mouse for PC version, I don't know how they are gonna even start a single match with controller for PS3 version.

[Almighty]

So this is yet ANOTHER game that doesn't live to the hype.

[MK_Red]

Actually, 8.5/10 is a really great score. Games like Metroid Prime 3 and Mass Effect got the same score.

[Antiomo]

Reviews very realistic for pc games.... but for xbox games they tend to inflate the score i.e. halo 3

Sorry but if halo 3 got almost perfect score then ut3 should be getting 110%

[razer]

and you will see that this score is about right.

[clownfacemcgee]

And I think this score is way off.

[Danja]

hmm not a bad score but I was expecting GS to give a 9..because well this game is one them games that has endless replay value...but w/e..I wonder how much they'll give the PS3 version..7.5..?..lol..im J/K.

[MK_Red]

Actually, it's more than possible for PS3 version to get lower score from GS because they already mentioned game's menu system and lots of features a bit confusion and add the navigation to the cons. If they had problems using the mouse to navigate then I don't think they could set up a single match on PS3. If they could come up with such a stupid con for UT3 PC, they'll find something for PS3 version.
GS' score here is alright and a good one but their negative/The Bad is more like a joke.

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

They won't use that con on the menu. It says it seems too much like a console game, so in other words that has to be gone in order for the review to even be reasonable. Im picking this up anyways though.

[DEADEND]

This game deserves a 9.5 easy, I played the demo and I have to say I can't wait to get it and I'm getting it on PC and the PS3 so I can mod for my friends.

[OOG FunK]

yea you guys godda get your head outa the gutter sayn they did this because of the time exclusivity for the ps3.....like really you sound like morons sayn this...

Esp since they reviewed the pc version which in the end is a little more like the rest of the UT series....jus cuz half of you kids never played UT doesnt mean its the be all end all of games jus cuz its on your ps3....this is a franchise that has been around longer then you beloved next gen consoles including 360.

Hell gamespot is being realistic and are reviewing the pc version...the console may get diff ratings since they are done differently on a console and are something the consoles havnt had befor hence the reviews will be different when they come out...that could be good and be higher or could be bad and be lower...we just have to wait and see.....

and fyi shaka UT is a totally different game then both GoW or Halo 3 so you cant really compare them. Its a hell of alot faster and more furious gun game then those 2.

And dont forget this is only 1 persons point of view and if you guys like it thats all that matters.

[Dublin_Chewah]

The single play game although short was brilliant and although the graphics were not leaps and bounds beyond any other current titles the scope and replay value certainly is. I could happily replay Halo 3 for the scarab battles alone. No other game has gotten that right. Its stupid for anyone who hasn't played Halo 3 give a remark like that. I am so hoping that UT3 does offer something else but I doubt it, it will offer the same style of play with slight gimmicks and updated graphics. Thats the normal evolution from the previous generation and to be honest, it was fun!?! So enjoy the game my PS3 friends and make us Xbox gamers jealous by telling us your unique experience with it. I would love to hear about what it does new rather than, mine can do this and yours can't bull! Lets keep this site honest and above all, not a place to vent frustartion to other gamers. Liee long and prosper everyone! And may the seed of you're loin be fruitful in the belly of your woman! Or the other way around if youra woman, and I don't mean get your bloke preggers!?! Ha ha!

[MK_Red]

Well, UT is THE multiplayer shooter of our generation and if Halo 3 deserves a 10 for online play alone, UT3 on PC deserves 11 because not only it has more modes and variety, it also has mod community, superb weapons, more vehicles and finally, online play on PC is free.

[demolitionX]

BTW who is HALO???!!!

[sleepbox]

@MKRED

UT is the shooter of who's generation exactly? In truth, the shooter of our generation is none other than COUNTER STRIKE. Look it up.

[INehalemEXI]

I thought UT3 was worthy of a 9.0 at least and I stress at least. Reviewer was just fraged 1 to many times I guess.

[err0rz]

I think the PS3 version will get a 9.0/10 by GameSpot, but who cares? All Epic games are must-buy.

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

"Front-end interface has too many menus and selections to move through, which makes it feel sort of like a console game."

lol last time i checked it was for pc, ps3, and 360. Are ps3 and 360 not consoles. They gotta accommodate everybody, not just the pc gamers.

[Kaneda]

Just letting anyone knows that to be prepare for Sony version rating from gamespot... It will be lower than 8.5...:) This is just a set up for PS3 version... Xbots are ready to bash when gamespot reviews PS3 version.

[Dublin_Chewah]

I am sure the online experience on PS3 would better the PC too due to the fact that everyone playing will have the same hardware and experience as each other due to having the same SKU. All the features of Halo 3 are designed with the 360 in mind and because the platform use is limited to the same SKU a very tight model such as ammount of players online, matchmaking and communicator options all optimised.

PC gaming as good as it is varies and the control system (mouse and keyboard response) is the only advantage to how a game will play online. I love my PC but would never find an experience like Halo 3 on it due to the above fact.

As with Halo 2 beofre it, the Halo series yhas taken advantage of, and made Microsofts Xbox live service what it is today. Unfortunatly I believe this will always be the case and more because it is a subscription service.

If you disagree, fine, but I am not saying anything illogical or quoting fanboy crap, when PS3 establishes what its online platform is capable of, I am sure Sony will shape its service to provide its consumers with a unique system of play that will definately benifit the player because of the similar SKU.

[BloodySinner]

Have a bubble.

[ghettocheeze]

UT3 will be great with all the mods being created for it. Gamespot will have to rethink their score cause this game only gets better once a community begins to evolve and people make crazy stuff for it.UT franchise has always been supported by a dedicated community.

[demolitionX]

so we guys now know the score for PS3, 8.5 or less!!! if this game was 360 timed exclusive, they will give it 9.5! gameSPIT go to hell!! i already cancelled my membership there

[macsto]

Oh dear thats not good at all...

[leon76]

UT3 time exclusive PS3 --> 8.5/10 in Gamespot means in the thruth 9.5/10...great score, great game!!!

[ScottEFresh]

If Halo3 can get 9.5 then this deserves a 10. Gamespot is officialy a joke to me. They have good forums now and that's it. They fanboyism is so rampant and obvious there it's just pathetic. Then they actually try to defend it. It's really really sad.

[IGNFTW]

THE PS3 VERSION GETTING A 9.

DONT ASK ME HOW I SEE IT HARHAR

[Bubble Buddy]

when i read "Gamespot gives..." i just stopped reading o_0

[Dublin_Chewah]

The review score will escalate and the fun to be had also. If they take advantage of the blue-ray and maximise editing potential on the PS3 like the forge editor on Halo this should bring Sonys version well above the PC version. Don't mean to bash PC but I reckon Rockstar got it right when they took advantage of a systems full potential creating GTA. All they really done was take full advantage of all the technology available and what they created 'defined' how you can think outside the box to create a masterpiece. Blueray, streaming textures, a set SKU. I hope Epic does Sony a eventually MS fans justice by making full use of these platforms.