Gamespot has always had issues over the years, but ever since Gerstmanngate it's been getting ridiculous. Frequently under-rating games (example: Sonic Unleashed got a 3.5, which is lower than either Sonic '06 or Shadow the Hedgehog got.) Now they've just given Skyward Sword a 7.5. Why? Because it didn't change the core gameplay, and the sword controls weren't realistic enough for them.
Metascore is 9.4 at the moment, for comparison.
Gamespot gives Skyward Sword 7.5/10
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BoringSupreez
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Gamespot gives Skyward Sword 7.5/10
prfsnl_gmr wrote:There is nothing feigned about it. What I wrote is a display of actual moral superiority.
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AppleQueso
Re: Gamespot gives Skyward Sword 7.5/10
Can we at least wait until this game is actually out and we get a chance to play it before we start slamming negative reviews of it? I mean, I'm definitely looking forward to this game and can't wait to get it, but come on here.
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Re: Gamespot gives Skyward Sword 7.5/10
BoringSupreez wrote:Gamespot [...] rating games [...] Metascore
who cares?
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AppleQueso
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noiseredux wrote:BoringSupreez wrote:Gamespot [...] rating games [...] Metascore
who cares?
this too
Re: Gamespot gives Skyward Sword 7.5/10
That and as the old argument says, a 7.5 is not bad.
But considering the game reviewing scale is based on 7-10, I guess they hated it.
But considering the game reviewing scale is based on 7-10, I guess they hated it.
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noiseredux
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Re: Gamespot gives Skyward Sword 7.5/10
I've never understood why the arbitrary number that some editor makes up means anything to anyone. This certainly isn't even a case of "OMG! Gamespot just ruined an awesome indie developer's chances of selling their awesome game!" I mean, this is Zelda. It's going to sell a bajillion copies no matter what numbers anyone makes up.
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AppleQueso
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I like the thumbs up/thumbs down scale. It's either recommended or it isn't, can't get any simpler than that and it makes the actual REVIEW a lot more important.
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Re: Gamespot gives Skyward Sword 7.5/10
yeah I just like to read the review. Within, you'll usually learn things that are deemed "good" about the game, and things that are deemed "bad." It's a lot easier to know if it sounds like something that you'd want to play than just saying "oh shit, it got an 8.75? I should get that."
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I don't even read reviews anymore thesedays, haven't really for years. I just watch videos, or "video reviews" on gametrailers. Gives me a much better idea of what to expect from the game.