Video Game Reviews

Hey,

I am just wondering how many of you either read or watch full reviews of games before buying them. I am talking reviews by Gamespot, IGN, or GameTrailers etc.. I usually always do, but I feel that sometimes they may give to much away. I ordered a PS3, and a few games, and for instance, the videp reviews for Resistance: Fall of Man talk about the back story, and certain events. Do you feel that these reviews take away from the experience once you actually play the game?

-Thanks

I always check reviews before buying a game, but I always remember that a review is just some one's opinion.

That being said, there are usually some things about a review that you can always rely on. Techincal issues, for example If a game constantly crashes, I will avoid it. There's really no opinion on that issue, either the game is buggy or it isn't. Also, broken controls and annoying camera are not really matters of opinion.

I always laugh when a game review says a game is 'boring'. That's totally subjective and silly to put in a serious game review. I can't count the number of times Gamespot has ragged on the Dynasty Warrior serries for being the same as the previous release and I can't count the number of hours I've logged playing the Dynasty Warriors games because I think they are the most fun out there.

Thanks again replies. As said, I watch video reviews from GameTrailers, IGN, and Gamespot, but I worry that sometimes they give some parts away. Do you feel that the reviews tell too much about story and characters to lessen the experience? Such as Resistance 1 and 2, I have never played them but I definately will, I have seen the video reviews and hope that watching didn't take away from the experience when I actually play them, I don't want spoilers, haha.

-Thanks