Sentences with phrase «story lacks the depth»

The gameplay has some much needed sprucing up after the ambitious but poorly executed Sticker Star on the 3DS, but the paper - thin story lacks the depth and resonance of some of Paper Mario's earlier games, causing it to feel as two dimensional as its main character.

I think the Short Pause review hits on all the same points I'd make about the game: It's a challenging, fast - paced, side - scrolling action game; it's old school by design, and the story lacks depth; the environments are sterile, if a bit repetitive.

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The game has all the components of a good leisure side - scrolling semi-strategy, with upgradable units, shops, money, grenade throwing and so on but it lacks depth: there is no story really, there is no premise, tutorials are silly as the whole writing overall, enemies are not explained (nor their skills), and strategy pretty much boils down to clicking on whatever units cools down first (to produce that unit and storm the enemy's portal).

Good production values for a low budget film and good acting from the main characters and most of the cast and good pace but the story feels empty, cliché, flaw and lack of depth.

While it may have the Fire Emblem name in its title, the character roster leans a lot towards more recent entries of the franchise, and since the story lacks any significant depth, it is not for all Fire Emblem fans.

A few good stories crop up, but we hear from so many participants that the tales lack depth.

While I can enjoy «life story» films, they tend to end up as little more than «greatest hits reels»; they zip through major events in a brisk, superficial way that usually lacks depth.

While the writing was great and the casting was fantastic, there was a lack of depth to the story that left me feeling really disappointed.

While it may lack much depth in the combat and story department, I still had some fun times while playing co-op.

It lacks an in - depth story and the game - play can be repetitive, however the other areas to which this game excels more than makes up for it's

It also features a voice - over, a la «The Wonder Years», which was done by writer - director David Mickey Evans (Beethoven's 3rd and 4th), but the words lack the depth, not really adding to the feel of the story.

The set designers are VERY indebted to classic films and the script is mostly weak, humourless and lacks anything called «character depth» or «story development».

It is but they say the game is not long and lacks a in depth story.

Overall though the story lacks true depth and has no real peril that seems strong enough to really effect our lovely lead actress.

That's Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE: a zany, effervescent blend of beloved JRPG series Fire Emblem and Shin Megami Tensei that lacks story depth but puts on a good show.

The story lacks the wit and depth Allen has brought to his best sprawling dramas such as Crimes And Misdemeanors.

While the narrative format and lack of a truly compelling story development are liabilities that make this a very flawed and overly preachy way to spend 88 minutes, the acting is still superb all around, as is Carnahan's dialogue between people of depth.

Surrogates is a good science fiction idea that is either too shallow and underdeveloped to provide the depth necessary to make a lasting impression, or it's a case of a rich and deep story that had been stripped away of all of its high concepts due to lack of budget, studio meddling, and a director who prefers big action sequences over scenes of talking heads.

The combination of nostalgia and sentimentality can work provided there is more depth — something that's simply lacking with our story and characters.

It's also less artistic than Woody's finest, but what it lacks in flourish it makes up for in energy, and we can appreciate the way writer - director Adam Brooks (screenwriter for Bridget Jones: the Edge of Reason and Wimbledon) takes the time to build up the story's many fine small touches to give the larger ones the depth and interest necessary to soar when it needs.

Sure, it lacks the poignant, manipulative power of the Toy Story sequels, but there's still a surprising amount of depth to this DeGeneres deep dive.

II surpasses the first movie through its complexity and depth, but the first flick wins the competition due to its heart - or lack thereof, toward the end of the story.

The story feels rushed and lacking any real depth.

It has depth not only in story but in just a wealth of content that never leaves you with a lack of things to do.

However, the entire film lacks a depth of character or story.

The story is interesting enough but lacked any real depth and I don't really think it merited a film about it, certainly not so soon after the events.

That's not the story being told in this film, and it doesn't really comfortably fit in, but it gives some depth that would otherwise be lacking.

A wonderful ensemble piece, The Safety Of Objects makes up for lack of depth by providing a multiplicity of stories.

Both cuts of the film sadly contain Franco's novice camerawork and total lack of depth in both character and story.

Kirkus says, «while the writing certainly lacks the depth and polish it takes to win major literary awards, there is no denying that Hocking knows how to tell a good story and keep readers coming back for more.»

The lack of background and depth kept it moving and fit the story.

On the whole the reviewers praise Rules For Old Men Waiting for its depth and lyricism, but some felt that Pouncey over reached himself at times, pushing his points too hard, and that the story lacked drama (essentially it is the story of an old man in an old house with his memories).

While most readers were held riveted by the story, some felt it was too neat and lacked depth: What troubled me was the ending, which was too neat.

However, it's too easy for panels to feel flat and lacking in depth, especially as Martin favors positioning the camera in a non-dynamic way in the more quiet scenes of the story.

Unfortunately, the story may detract with its lack of depth and confusing plot.

Furthermore, the story is too short and lacks depth.

A complete lack of story and gameplay depth, The Assembly is nothing more than a failed tech demo if I'm being completely honest.

I'm tired of being bombarded with games that look like they were drawn by a 5th grader, offer as much depth as a wading pool, and have a (lack of a) story that makes Dr. Seuss tales seem like classic novels.

A lot of MMORPGs lack the depth of a story, it is just poorly made up and has no history or background of what happened earlier at all.

The Berserk franchise fits the «Musou» style very well and the Berserk story gives a depth and a length that the genre generally lacks.

A short campaign length and lack of overall depth make it hard to say anyone will be running through the game a second time, but multiplayer does give players the opportunity to use that same force of nature they became so familiar with in the main story on a much larger level, and more importantly against other players.

Whilst the graphics are attractive and the A.I are well programmed, the story severely lacks any depth and the missions are quite basic and by the numbers.

In FACT, DoA has NEVER been revered in the least by the fighting game community, and the laughable lack of depth to the gameplay, mindlessly mediocre roster, convoluted - to - all - hell story, and inadequate balancing has worked to the demise of the series as being anything other than a halfway decent distraction every now again.

It just hasn't felt the same and the recent stories / characters have lacked the depth of 1 - 4.

The game lacks depth, diversity and a good story to keep things together.

However, there is a real lack of depth that can really be felt while going through the story mode.

Sadly, the shallow story mode coupled with gameplay that lacks any real depth, makes it a title that is also very hard to recommend to anyone who is serious about their fighters.

Soul Calibur V can be offer you an incredible amount of fun if you have your friends over, but the story mode is way too shallow, lacking any real depth, much the gameplay itself.

It lacks depth in the story department and can feel a bit dragged out towards the end, however there's some solid groundwork in the combat design to keep players coming back for another slog.