Afrika Is Like An Ugly Person With No Personality

DasBunker - 177 days 23 hours ago

i disagree with the title because
Games like Afrika are unique and scarce
and ugly people with no personality are everywhere you go.

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JonahFalcon - 177 days 23 hours ago

Hope you enjoy the $60 it'll cost.

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Greywulf - 177 days 21 hours ago

Afrika is a beautiful game. The games design is open world, which the write up seems to miss. You travel parts of a crimped off africa, much like Grand Theft Auto's islands. Once you start, you're already in the "Zone" to take your photos. Your mission is to use STEALTH to sneak up on animals and take pictures of them, which this writeup doesn't even mention. You're taking pictures for money. You get missions to do, and you do them. You drive the vehicle to the watering hole, or wherever it is that you need to get to. Once there, you bail out of the car. Think any type of photographer simulation game.

It just complains about the graphics of a 2006(hello?) title. The game features dynamic lighting, its a thing of awe to sit and watch the sun go down and see the vibrant blues/purples/yellows kiss the horizon. The human models are on par with Tekken5-6, theres a clear japanese influence/eye here. Minus the clothing simulation, the animals are well done. Not only that but each animal has a bio that you can read about. Then theres the shop. You upgrade your camera and gear much like gran turismo. You buy lenses/lures(iirc) and other things.

Afrika isn't a ps3 powerhouse. But that puts it in prime territory for average graphic titles like prototype and others with unremarkable visuals, but good enough graphics with some polish here and there. But its still entertaining since a game can have below average visuals like Ninja Blade or Velvet assassin, and still be entertainment. Hmm why did i write that twice?

The loading times is the only real issue with the game, for some odd reason your save file.. yes your save file.. is 350MB. Which is shocking. Its a shame the author didn't even take a second to investigate this.

And oh yeah, it has online to where everyone around the world can share their photos and vote on the best ones.

If you're an animal nut, and can mind the load times which just happen when you save, its a fun game. worth the 80 i paid? yep. I haven't played anything like it. but if you're not a fan of nature.. i dont see buying this one.

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cayal - 177 days 19 hours ago

"Hope you enjoy the $60 it'll cost."

Don't you have more baseless articles to write with no facts or figures to back you up?

Or have you given up being the complete joke of a 'journalist' you claim to be?

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Maddens Raiders - 177 days 19 hours ago

cinemablend gets more schizophrenic by the week it seems. Thanks for the laugh.

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Tony P - 177 days 18 hours ago

It wouldn't call it crap or the best thing ever made because it's exclusive.

It is a niche title you'll either love or hate. Did you enjoy finding all the snapshot locales in GTA: San Andreas? The game is pretty much that, driving included. Definitely won't appeal to all.

Tbh, I don't see how the game looks ugly or blocky. It looked pretty nice from all those videos I watched on youtube.

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Light Yagami - 177 days 18 hours ago

This game is terrible, don't listen to greywulf *cough*PS3 fanboy*cough*

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shadow2797 - 177 days 18 hours ago

Hey guys, if someone has an opinion that differs from yours, it doesn't give you the right to insult them. Sorry, it just gets really tiring reading similar comments in every piece of news on this site. And when a small, niche game about something as innocent as photography turns into something to insult each other over, you know there's a problem. Not all games, movies, books, etc. (read: media) are for everyone.

To each his own.

/rant.

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Rob0g0rilla - 177 days 18 hours ago

He can actually form a valid opinion on the game unlike other people who took one look at the title and labeled the game as garbage and started bashing, right? Exactly, and then you call him a PS3 fanboy lol.

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cmrbe - 177 days 15 hours ago

Should stick to playing gears.

Dam if someone brings something different to gaming. You x360 trolls are the most boring unimanigitve people I have ever come across.

When will you dam kids realize that not everyone want to shoot and blow stuff up from start to the end of a game?.

Yet you guys wonder why PS fans think that most of you fools are just kids:

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WIIIS1 - 177 days 15 hours ago

I bought and played the game (Japanese version) hoping that it would offer some realistic adventure out in nature. What I experienced was a big barren boring land with a few small locations where a limited wildlife go about doing a limited variety of actions such as giraffes and zebras strolling around, going to the water for a drink, and reacting to you when you come too close. You don't get to see predators chasing prey randomly - these events you see only as a one-off sequence when you progress in the game (by taking photos of various animals). I can't imagine anyone deriving any kind of satisfaction from this game at all, unless he's completely starved of good games.

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Syronicus - 177 days 13 hours ago

For its animals and photography aspects. It's about taking pictures of animals in a land I may never see in real life. I would rent it for certain and would more than likely enjoy it while seeing my kids faces light up with joy as they see me taking pictures of a cool animal they have never seen before.

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gaffyh - 177 days 12 hours ago

The game is obviously not for everyone, I mean it's a photography game. Making up stupid article titles just shows that you are butthurt for spending money on a game that you knew you won't like.

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callahan09 - 177 days 10 hours ago

@ Everyone bashing this game now because they want to believe the one preview that trashed it. Now, not everyone sang pure praise of it, but most of the other previews had a lot of good to say about the game.

Kotaku:
-- "There's a cheap, simple trick to the game's photography system that's somehow addictive as hell."
-- "You read the premise, you dismiss it as stupid, then one day you find yourself playing it, and feel ashamed, and then...you look around and realise you're loving it."
-- "Chasing down animals then angling for the perfect shot is a lot more fun than you'd imagine."

GameSpot:
-- "With licensed cameras and lenses, as well as photorealistic graphics, it was as if we were onsite, except without the bugs and the risk of malaria."
-- "It is a fun concept and could be a useful learning tool for those who have the patience and the motivation to learn the techniques of becoming a wildlife photographer."

GamePro:
-- "Afrika is a relaxing game of hide and go snap for the most part. If you are tired of shooting zombies in the face or braving war torn territory, you may want to try your hand at this PS3 exclusive"

VG Chartz:
-- "It's amazing what technology can do for some games. In a nature photography game, great graphics and believable animal behavior is certainly important. Afrika may not be for everyone, but for those looking for a unique and serene experience there may be nothing better."
-- "While the graphics are not the most amazing on the system anymore, it's still a beautiful game. The animal models especially are impressive, and their behaviors are believable. National Geographic apparently had a part in that, insuring that all the fauna acted appropriately for the game."
-- "If you have an interest in nature or in wildlife photography Afrika is definitely for you. If you just want something different and unique then Afrika is still something you should check out. Whatever the case, you can check out this interesting and enjoyable experience this August."

ThatVideoGameBlog:
-- "It's not everyday that a game I've never heard of really catches me off guard and makes me pay attention. That happened this afternoon with the game Afrika."

TAWKN:
-- "The animals are incredible to watch; they are truly life-like in every way, and as a result, it does give you the feeling that you are there."
-- "I found the lighting to be very well done and added to the atmosphere, especially at dusk."

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rockleex - 177 days 9 hours ago

In fact, its a lot more interactive than that. In Pokemon Snap, you just ride a roller coaster that takes you through the stages. You have no control over your character's movements.

In here, you're actually doing what real photographers do when taking pictures of animals. Using stealth and caution, approaching the animals in ways where they won't feel threatened.

The only difference is that you won't get killed if you make a mistake.

If you enjoy taking pictures, then you'll enjoy this.

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popup - 177 days 3 hours ago

"Hope you enjoy the $60 it'll cost."

A nice meal out costs more than that and have you looked at the pan the next day? Exactly.

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RememberThe357 - 177 days 20 hours ago

This is a game about taking pictures in Africa. I'd get it if it was a downloadable game. But I am not dropping $60 on this, $15 at the most.

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cayal - 177 days 19 hours ago

The xbox fanboys are out. Waiting for the next AAA game brings out bitterness.

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RememberThe357 - 177 days 19 hours ago

So your calling this a AAA title?

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Stevie Ray Vaughan - 177 days 19 hours ago

"Ugly Person With No Personality"

No thats the PS3.

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KILL-ALL-CURE - 177 days 19 hours ago

"Ugly Person With No Personality"
So your saying that the ps3 is so technoligically advanced that it is considered a person?

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ButterToast - 177 days 19 hours ago

obviously cayal was referring to the 360's current lack of AAA games not that this game was AAA. The game is made for a niche audience, a niche that you clearly are not in.

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SprSynJn - 177 days 19 hours ago

I gave you positive feedback on a previous post, and then you post that. Wish there was a way to take it back...

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Rob0g0rilla - 177 days 18 hours ago

Because of someone else's opinion, correct? I doubt you even own a PS3, let alone played this game. Just doing your usual trolling on your 929238343th account. Nothing new here.

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cliffbo - 177 days 17 hours ago

Replying to: #2 - but ....but ....its different and unique...

YOU ARE THE REAL FANBOY!

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JonahFalcon - 177 days 17 hours ago

Someone didn't see the E3 2006 Sony conference. Afrika was hyped beyond belief using, of course, prerendered target videos.

The water effects in the videos on CB, for instance, are sub-SUBpar.

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RememberThe357 - 177 days 15 hours ago

How do you have bubbles?

I don't think this game is going to be much but how are you going to bring up E3 2006. Back then Sony was publishing the game, of course they are going to hype it, it's their job. You seem to have some strange thing against Sony that you need to work out on your own, not by writing articles about it.

Wow I wrote that pretty well for being drunk.

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mastiffchild - 177 days 6 hours ago

Indeed you did. Drunken writing may be thr way forward for a few I can think of on here 357. they wouldn't make any less sense would they?

Good job sir!

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ButterToast - 177 days 19 hours ago

bubbles to you for ignoring reviews and making your mind up for yourself. I'd be interested in playing it, but I'm not willing to pay $60 for a photo game, just not my thing. when the price goes down I'll check it out.

BTW this game is going to get murdered by reviews.

EDIT: @below

Pokemon snap was fun but looking back on it I feel completely ripped off.

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JHUX - 177 days 19 hours ago

Id pick it up if it ever hit a cheap price, the only photo game I'd spend 60bucks on is Pokemon Snap HD Edition!

Don't lie you all loved it.

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x__JL__X - 177 days 19 hours ago

@Gamer
I'm with you. Nature can be a thing of beauty to look at and I see this being a good way to enjoy that. I've always wanted to go on a safari too. However I know I never will, so this seems like a very good substitute.

@Butter
Agreed. Forget what everyone else says. If it appeals to you, play it, simple as that. I know I've had fun with several games before that plenty reviews would bash and wasn't a highly rated game overall. I'm getting this but, like you said, I am NOT paying $60 for it. Just no way I'm doing that. This will definitely be one I put on my "to-do" list and get it when I find a good sale on it.

I love the creativity coming to PS3.
BTW I agree Butter, this IS going to get killed in reviews I'm sure.

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cayal - 177 days 18 hours ago

Dude, if you love nature you have to go to Africa. I just got back from Safari in South Africa. It was one of those most amazing experiences of my life.

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aaron5829 - 177 days 17 hours ago

Here in Asia, translated version of Afrika is going quite cheap..

I pre-ordered mine ... for just around errm... USD29 ? approximately.

:)

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nycredude - 177 days 10 hours ago

I'm also buying it no matter what cause I want more variety in my gaming experience. Also there are way more shiatier games out on the market. To all the haters and fanb0ys who hate this game cause it's exclusive, why are you wasting your time here if you don't care about the game?

Most previews and reviews of the game are pretty positve but one review from "cinemablend" no less bashes it and all of a sudden all you pests come out and act like "cinemablend's" word is gospel? Pathetic. Seriously, we should eliminate the word idiot and retard from the english dictionary and replace them with fanb0y.

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Jockamo - 176 days 20 hours ago

...I won't buy a game unless it has been generally well received by the public. I can't afford to buy games that I know nothing about. I wish I could, but if I've investing $60 in something I do my research first.

That being said, it has received some pretty ho-hum reviews.

Even Playstation Magazine UK gave it a 70/100. Aren't they supposed to be more supportive of hyped AAA exclusives like Afrika?

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sak500 - 177 days 15 hours ago

"lol @ xBOX CHEERLEADERS in this article trashing it.. "

Did you read the article ? The article itself is trashing it. Atleast just read the gist posted on this page under teh headlines.

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bjornbear - 177 days 13 hours ago

Seriously people here need to grow up =/ What's so fundamentally wrong with this videogame?

Do you seriously need to write a whole article bashing a niche game just to fill your ego? Get real people.

I don't see the reason why people here (and all over the world) have to react so negatively when something different comes out. I mean, why so hostile? Why so against it?

It doesn't look amazing, I agree, it looks OK at best, and I'm not into these types of games so it would bore the hell out of me (Pokemon Snap sucked imo)...but thats me.

I'm still mature enough to understand that this game can entice other people who like these types of games.

You seriously need to get your head's out of your a$$ses and stop being so immature because seriously, if the gaming community solemnly consisted of people like you, it would be (more) filled with boring unimaginative unmotivated games to suit your very narrow minded view on what is "fun".

But hey, if you need to resort to Afrika to start poking fun at the PS3...you are getting real desperate i see ;)

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DasBunker - 177 days 23 hours ago

are you trying to tell us youre like afrika jack? ;)

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Sir Ken_Kutaragi - 177 days 14 hours ago

Come on now leave Gabe Newell alone!!! ;-D

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ptotoy - 177 days 9 hours ago

http://ps3.ign.com/dor/obje...

http://ps3.ign.com/dor/obje...

the hate and the lies against anyhting ps3 related from xbutt sites are sickening.. at least back up your opinion with facts.. not compressed video that clearly do not fairly represent the game

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delumine - 177 days 15 hours ago

still trying with the dildo joke ? you must really want to put it in your anus

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da720izcumin - 176 days 21 hours ago

best comment eva!!!!!

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devilhunterx - 177 days 14 hours ago

just like how "Hour of Victory" was suppose to show why to jump in?

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KILL-ALL-CURE - 177 days 14 hours ago

O SNAp!

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TheMART at Xboxkings - 177 days 15 hours ago

You're mixing up now. You're talking about LBP and MGS4 which were last year and then you say the 360 had a total of zero AAA exclusive this year.

At least compare by the years, will you. This year the PS3 got Killzone 2 and besides that no AAA that scored over 9 out of 10 yet. The only one up now really interesting is Uncharted 2 at the end of this year which will be AAA scoring over 9 out of 10.

Lets see, the 360 gets Forza 3, Halo: ODST and L4D 2 coming up. Seems like a fair battle there!

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dem0n - 177 days 12 hours ago

El Botto you're contradicting yourself dude. You just said not to count games that aren't out, yet you did so yourself?

Don't bash Forza 3 pal, at least we have a racing sim coming this year.

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dem0n - 177 days 9 hours ago

Dude, why don't you wait until the year is over before comparing exclusives? You're a moron. Comparing exclusives halfway through the year is like saying that halftime in sports is what really counts.

The 360 has had I believe 2 or 3 exclusives already, but they sucked(besides Star Ocean). If you really want to see the heat, wait until the big guns come out this fall.

I guarantee you won't be talking sh1t then.

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