|
I prefer the approach of places like RPS, Kotaku and Waypoint where there is no score, just a review.
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:29
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 15, 2024 07:55 |
|
|
A while ago Eurogamer switched to giving out Essential/Recommended/Avoid and just the review text if the game didn't merit any of those.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:30
|
|
|
I like buy/wait/avoid but it still doesnt capture those games where its a 10 for genre fans and a hard pass for everyone else. The only winning move is not to play
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:32
|
|
|
Real hurthling! posted:I like the content of their reviews but i find the scores dont line up very well. When a game is bad they still give it a 3. I have to look but im not sure they've given a 2 or 1 yet at all. I wouldn't be surprised if their scores are somewhat inflated. I think they try for objectivity but they're all really enthusiastic about what they like. And they generally seem to give review duties to reviewers who really like that genre or series, so there's probably a baseline enthusiasm factor boosting the review scores. I think they're an outlet that would benefit from ditching numerical scores entirely. haveblue posted:A while ago Eurogamer switched to giving out Essential/Recommended/Avoid and just the review text if the game didn't merit any of those. Yeah, I'm a fan of that approach. It still leads to basically the same backlash as unfavorable/too favorable review scores (like, the comments on the Horizon review, which is just the text with no recommendation, weren't pretty) but I think it allows for a little more nuance than a numerical score does.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:34
|
|
|
five point review systems are a sin
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:37
|
|
|
Harrow posted:Yeah, I'm a fan of that approach. It still leads to basically the same backlash as unfavorable/too favorable review scores (like, the comments on the Horizon review, which is just the text with no recommendation, weren't pretty) but I think it allows for a little more nuance than a numerical score does. I find it makes me re-read the article and figure out what the score would be, in a good, critical thinking way.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:37
|
|
|
Can't wait to play Darksiders 3: Breath of the Wild
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:42
|
|
|
Hopefully we reach a point where you can just put on a thing to scan your brain to accurately calculate if you'd like x game/movie/album
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:44
|
|
|
I mean I guess it'd always just say 'yeah' to boost sales but w/e
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:45
|
|
|
I'm approaching the end of my time with DQ8 on the 3DS and kind of want to replay Link Between Worlds but can't decide if I really want to do the Hero Mode thing where everything kills you in one or two hits
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:46
|
|
|
I don't think I've read or cared about a review since I've had good enough internet to just watch videos.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:47
|
|
|
apparently the Switch still has Friend Codes as an option in addition to searching via username or adding your Twitter/Facebook friends they'll never die
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:53
|
|
|
Help Im Alive posted:I mean I guess it'd always just say 'yeah' to boost sales but w/e I mean, this technology would pretty much allow products to also stimulate your brain in whatever way will make you enjoy it, right? Like if your entertainment system can tell if it's working, it's just going to push your pleasure receptors until your subscription runs out, or your brain breaks and you can't enjoy anything anymore.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:53
|
|
|
Just use drugs, kids.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:55
|
|
|
Snak posted:I mean, this technology would pretty much allow products to also stimulate your brain in whatever way will make you enjoy it, right? Like if your entertainment system can tell if it's working, it's just going to push your pleasure receptors until your subscription runs out, or your brain breaks and you can't enjoy anything anymore. I would be ok with all of this
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 17:56
|
|
|
Help Im Alive posted:I would be ok with all of this In the future, there will be only one entertainment service. Feed Subscription. When in use, the Feed will adapt to your brain activity to provide optimum entertainment. Dynamically changing to be passive, interactive, solo, or multi-user experience, the Feed will maintain a state of escapist euphoria for the user. May be subject to terms and restrictions. Premium Plans required to access Feed outside of scheduled hours. Usages times subject to curfew and employment schedules. Subscription requires a finance stream of continuous micropayments. Disconnection of this payment stream will result in immediate termination of service. Fees and penalties may apply.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:04
|
|
|
Can't wait for future online gamers to inject insults directly into my brain.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:07
|
|
|
oddium posted:five point review systems are a sin Why do you single out five-point systems? What makes them worse than ten- or twenty-point systems?
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:10
|
|
|
because they're a sin
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:11
|
|
|
Ekster posted:Can't wait for future online gamers to inject insults directly into my brain. This will only happen if Feed Analysis determines that you will enjoy it.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:11
|
|
|
Ekster posted:Can't wait for future online gamers to inject insults directly into my brain. In the future, when a 12-year-old calls you a "cock-chewing shitbird," your brain will make you believe you are a cock-chewing shitbird. It's all very immersive.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:11
|
|
|
Dr Cheeto posted:Why do you single out five-point systems? What makes them worse than ten- or twenty-point systems? The more points the more better
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:12
|
|
|
five point review systems are like using celsius over farenheit for weather
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:13
|
|
|
oddium posted:five point review systems are like using celsius over farenheit for weather Objectively better???
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:14
|
|
|
4 stars
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:15
|
|
|
oddium posted:five point review systems are like using celsius over farenheit for weather Absolutely better?
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:15
|
|
|
better, in the eyes of Satan
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:16
|
|
|
Video games grade me on a point system that goes into the millions and only has a technical limit, why should I limit their potential to only 10 numbers?
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:16
|
|
|
oddium posted:better, in the eyes of Satan Hail Satan then. 
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:16
|
|
|
tap my mountain posted:Video games grade me on a point system that goes into the millions and only has a technical limit, why should I limit their potential to only 10 numbers?
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:17
|
|
|
i will never hail satan
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:17
|
|
|
hail satan
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:24
|
|
|
how about i hail him a cab, to the garbage can where he belongs
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:25
|
|
|
oddium posted:how about i hail him a cab, to the garbage can where he belongs What is your problem with Satan, oddium?
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:26
|
|
|
Mr satan saved us all. Hes earths greatest warrior
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:27
|
|
|
How hard is it to get a switch. do I have to stand outside of nobody beats the wiz for six hours?
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:27
|
|
|
Turns out they were very beatable
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:28
|
|
|
Cheekio posted:How hard is it to get a switch. do I have to stand outside of nobody beats the wiz for six hours? You can't get one, you will be waiting a few weeks probably.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:29
|
|
|
Quest For Glory II posted:i do think review grades would be better if they included S-Rank Only the best games will earn the coveted Shiny Platinum rank *little statue of Jeff Gerstmann lounging on a sofa spins around on results screen*
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:29
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 15, 2024 07:55 |
|
|
I'm buying Puyo Puyo Tetris and playing it with my friend, Anime Satan
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2017 18:30
|
|