When can we expect the early reviews?

[Strelok]

I want to preorder but I want to see the technical review from Digital Foundry as well as the game review from reviewers like Gameranx. I remember someone stating that the review copies have already been given so when should we expect the reviews to be done?

[GlowWorm]

"We don't know" when or even if there will be gameplay and performance reviews before public release. Some will stamp their feet and insist that DANGER! DANGER! the silence is worrisome.

The fact is that it might still be the case that numerous reviewers already have review keys and are working on reviews under embargo to be released 48/36/24 hours before public release, and we can't know about it yet because "embargo".

[Mortilla]

You can always refund it.

[Kingkat54]

The only "game review' that really matters is your own opinion. IF you play it, and like it, then keep it. IF not, refund it, and play another game. Make up your own mind about the game.

[Strelok]

Originally posted by Kingkat54:

The only "game review' that really matters is your own opinion. IF you play it, and like it, then keep it. IF not, refund it, and play another game. Make up your own mind about the game.

I want to buy it from CDkeys so I wont benefit from the 2 hour refund once I activate the key...

[Strelok]

Originally posted by Virake:

Originally posted by Strelok:

I want to buy it from CDkeys so I wont benefit from the 2 hour refund once I activate the key...

read this before buying from grey market sites: https://www.reddit.com/r/Steam/wiki/dangersofkeyresellers/

Yeah I read that reddit post before, but those bad situations were from sites like G2A where anyone can sell a cd key. CDkeys has a good reputation and reviews

[Strelok]

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[Foxrun]

Originally posted by Strelok:

I want to preorder but I want to see the technical review from Digital Foundry as well as the game review from reviewers like Gameranx. I remember someone stating that the review copies have already been given so when should we expect the reviews to be done?

Close to release

[c0Zm1c]

Originally posted by Virake:

Originally posted by Strelok:

Yeah I read that reddit post before, but those bad situations were from sites like G2A where anyone can sell a cd key. CDkeys has a good reputation and reviews

if it's cheaper, then it's not legit.

That's not strictly true in general. Sites like Fanatical, Humble Bundle, Green Man Gaming, etc. often have cheaper prices but they are officially partnered with publishers.

CDKeys is different. I don't think they are partnered with anyone (or at least they never used to be) but they generally have a decent reputation.

[Panther]

Originally posted by Kingkat54:

The only "game review' that really matters is your own opinion. IF you play it, and like it, then keep it. IF not, refund it, and play another game. Make up your own mind about the game.

Preach