tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219932243404747594.post5058503093659270950..comments2023-06-28T10:45:16.307-05:00Comments on MidnightGaming: Game Reviews are Harsh and too Critical these days...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219932243404747594.post-15711132777416338552008-01-20T22:06:00.000-06:002008-01-20T22:06:00.000-06:00I don't give too much credence to the scores that ...I don't give too much credence to the scores that reviewers give games. Since I don't know many gamers in my off-line life, I read the reviews to find out what the games are about. I pay attention to the facts: how many players, what genre is it, can I play online, etc. Personal opinions keep the review from sounding like a press release from the company, but I don't let them sway me too much. <BR/><BR/>I also take into account that some of the things that bother reviewers aren't going to bother me or my kids. For instance, many reviewers feel a game is short because it only took them 15 hours to finish it. A game that length would last several weeks for me because I only get to play once or twice a week. <BR/><BR/>Bottom line: I read the reviews for the information, not the score.Dani In NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032707452740200776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219932243404747594.post-19078645366257716712008-01-18T21:48:00.000-06:002008-01-18T21:48:00.000-06:00I will admit, I do just usually pick games because...I will admit, I do just usually pick games because either, A) They have the most impressive graphics or B) Because they are licensed properties and Im a fan of the series. More often than not I end up buying games before they are reviewed because I know that if I read the reviews of the types of games that I get, then I will most often not get them if they dont get any special commendation (or basically a B average). There are several exceptions no doubt, but usually I read tons of reviews and follow them. I dont see nothing wrong with being harsh, I find that they keep it interesting and if it is a sequel then it needs to either be the same or be slightly better.Tristan Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16177324558863345762noreply@blogger.com