Now I'm getting uncomfortable.
Let's go back to arguing. I need some distance in this relationship.
I just accept that I don't have the same tastes as a lot of reviewers. If I read a review, and even if it's negative, and there are things mentioned that I like, that will make me want a game. I just do what I think everyone should do and not give reviews too much weight. Same with movies. It's all so subjective. For me, watching game-play usually gives me the best indicator of if I will like a game or not.
I agree with that. It's also easy to read the negativity in forums and comment sections and conflate them with the video/review. That said, I often become baffled with reviews. I've definitely felt that a number of MS's games got harsher treatment than they deserved, and I've also felt a number of Sony's games were quite over-hyped. Hell, I am not sure game site reviews are reliable simply because reviewers play games as a job. It can be hard to "get" a game if you are powering through it to get your work done.
Such are opinions though.
I just accept that I don't have the same tastes as a lot of reviewers. If I read a review, and even if it's negative, and there are things mentioned that I like, that will make me want a game. I just do what I think everyone should do and not give reviews too much weight. Same with movies. It's all so subjective. For me, watching game-play usually gives me the best indicator of if I will like a game or not.
Good take. I've really lost touch with what the mainstream reviews are attempting to accomplish. Is it bias for their favorite piece of plastic? Pandering to the masses?... (as the larger base equals more clicks). Pushing for the games and genres that they like and against those they've grown tired of?
Maybe some people just have different opinions? Why does everyone have to have an agenda?
Also QB didn't get mediocre reviews so you expecting it to be mediocre based on reviews makes no sense.
No doubt people have different opinions...but when the trends of those opinions are so far off from the vast majority of the user-base those opinions are intended to guide, it's worth asking "why".
"Most people" refers to casual gamers. This game isn't for casual gamers.No doubt people have different opinions...but when the trends of those opinions are so far off from the vast majority of the user-base those opinions are intended to guide, it's worth asking "why".
Says who?
Me. I have opinions too.
How come you have the power to speak for the "majority of the user base"?
What are you basing any of this on? Are you claiming QB is considered by the majority to be an all time classic? Because even the QB thread here suggest a game that is well liked but hardly universally loved. Your own title of this thread only calls the game "solid" so are the reviews really so far off?
How does one explain the great reviews for games like Forza and Ori? Did the Xbox Worldwide Haters Council forget to send out the memos to take those games down? And what about PS or Nintendo exclusives that review poorly? Why didn't they get automatic 10s?
Forbes sucks.I have the power to speak for myself and I did. My opinions are based on my observations of 35 years of gaming and reading reviews. They're just opinions. I haven't requested Forbes to publish my opinion as fact (like they often do).
I have the power to speak for myself and I did. My opinions are based on my observations of 35 years of gaming and reading reviews. They're just opinions. I haven't requested Forbes to publish my opinion as fact (like they often do).
Don't close it because of a few f***os. Those who loved the game should be able to come here and discuss it without being thrashed about it. Fuk that! Mods, do your job! Put an end to this bulls***. We have every right to have a positive and rational discussion.
EDIT: For those who didn't enjoy the game, perhaps go and make a thread about it. Leave this one be. Thanks.
We'll that's good to know. Perhaps I'll hop on over the the PS threads and share my opinions - seeing as how I can expect little to no recourse. Sweet!Sorry, Marty, it's not the mod's job to make sure everyone keeps their opinion in line.
We'll that's good to know. Perhaps I'll hop on over the the PS threads and share my opinions - seeing as how I can expect little to no recourse. Sweet!
You're all right by me Andy, I don't care what they say about you, bruh.
KVALLY, tell em what you said, yo..
We'll that's good to know. Perhaps I'll hop on over the the PS threads and share my opinions - seeing as how I can expect little to no recourse. Sweet!
You're all right by me Andy, I don't care what they say about you, bruh.
KVALLY, tell em what you said, yo..
We'll that's good to know. Perhaps I'll hop on over the the PS threads and share my opinions - seeing as how I can expect little to no recourse. Sweet!
You're all right by me Andy, I don't care what they say about you, bruh.
KVALLY, tell em what you said, yo..
First, you don't know s*** about me. Second, it's not about contradicting opinions. I deal with those on the regular. I respect opinions that are not of my own.You need a little prospective here, dude. You tend to have these mini melt downs anytime someone has a contradicting opinion. A good discussion needs to have different view points. Yes, there are going to be trolls but it's not like you're new to the internet. Just ignore them. It's easy to do.
First, you don't know s*** about me. Second, it's not about contradicting opinions. I deal with those on the regular. I respect opinions that are not of my own.
My plight comes from EVERY Xbox thread with positive news turns into a Fuking spew spit with the comparisons, and someone bringa up Sony in some form or another. Anything Xbox gets down played. Concern trolling and MS bashing typically takes front row when it would be nice if JUST ONCE we can have a discussion where games or hardware we discuss wouldn't be overrun with insecure fanboy on the regular. What some of us would like here in Xbox threads, Sony fans enjoy on a much more consistent basis. I'm looking for some equality. That's it. Don't assume to know anything about me from my posts. lol. WTF?
ON TOPIC: Gonna play QB on hard mode this weekend. Haven't even touched that yet.
None of those things actually happened here.
Huh?