Why so pissed at Uncharted 3 9.0 rating??

Maybe I haven't been here long enough but I don't get why people are pissed at the 9.0 rating, who reviewed it, or the GOTY title especially when the game hasn't even been released as of now. As long as it looks like something you would spend money on, that should be enough for you. Personally I thought Tom's review of the game was constructive criticism but in no way affects my decision of purchasing it, especially after playing Part 2. Everybody has their own opinions and most of the time, it's a good practice to agree to disagree and roll with what you feel.

Check the review posted up and scroll some of the comments.

It's because video game rating in general is completely broken. There's this attitude online that if anything scores below an 8 that it quite simply isn't worth playing. There are a lot of people out there that believe anything 9.5 or below is disappointing and didn't live up to the standards they had hoped for. Of course they don't read the review, they just look at a number.

It's because video game rating in general is completely broken. There's this attitude online that if anything scores below an 8 that it quite simply isn't worth playing. There are a lot of people out there that believe anything 9.5 or below is disappointing and didn't live up to the standards they had hoped for. Of course they don't read the review, they just look at a number.

IndianaPwns39

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It's because video game rating in general is completely broken. There's this attitude online that if anything scores below an 8 that it quite simply isn't worth playing. There are a lot of people out there that believe anything 9.5 or below is disappointing and didn't live up to the standards they had hoped for. Of course they don't read the review, they just look at a number.

MushroomWig

[QUOTE="MushroomWig"][QUOTE="IndianaPwns39"]

It's because video game rating in general is completely broken. There's this attitude online that if anything scores below an 8 that it quite simply isn't worth playing. There are a lot of people out there that believe anything 9.5 or below is disappointing and didn't live up to the standards they had hoped for. Of course they don't read the review, they just look at a number.

AmnesiaHaze

completely agree

when a crap game is given a 7-7.5 its saying something if a game only gets 8-9 because thats 1 more than the crap average game not getting a 5 but a 7

It's because video game rating in general is completely broken. There's this attitude online that if anything scores below an 8 that it quite simply isn't worth playing. There are a lot of people out there that believe anything 9.5 or below is disappointing and didn't live up to the standards they had hoped for. Of course they don't read the review, they just look at a number.

IndianaPwns39

[QUOTE="IndianaPwns39"]

It's because video game rating in general is completely broken. There's this attitude online that if anything scores below an 8 that it quite simply isn't worth playing. There are a lot of people out there that believe anything 9.5 or below is disappointing and didn't live up to the standards they had hoped for. Of course they don't read the review, they just look at a number.

MushroomWig

people are pissed because it lost points due to it being similar to the last game yet games like gears of war and COD don't loss any points for it TheGrudge13

This^^

That's the worst thing about reviews really, and i just don't understand why that isn't consistent. Either take points of if it's similar or not, across the board.

Because they are some people in this world that take scores like that seriously.

Because they are some people in this world that take scores like that seriously.

chocolate1325

Ithink most people are just butt hurt over Gears got a 9.5 and Uncharted got a 9.0. I honestly don't like the .5 system. I think it should be just the whole number or nothing.

[QUOTE="TheGrudge13"]people are pissed because it lost points due to it being similar to the last game yet games like gears of war and COD don't loss any points for it murstdurst

This^^

That's the worst thing about reviews really, and i just don't understand why that isn't consistent. Either take points of if it's similar or not, across the board.

Second this ^^

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[QUOTE="TheGrudge13"]people are pissed because it lost points due to it being similar to the last game yet games like gears of war and COD don't loss any points for it Pelon208

This^^

That's the worst thing about reviews really, and i just don't understand why that isn't consistent. Either take points of if it's similar or not, across the board.

Second this ^^

[QUOTE="murstdurst"]

This^^

That's the worst thing about reviews really, and i just don't understand why that isn't consistent. Either take points of if it's similar or not, across the board.

Second this ^^

Because they're fanboys and they thought that UC3 would crush Gears3?

I chalk it up to expectations not being met. I think some people thought this game would receive a "10" and when it didn't that created some unease (which I don't understand because Uncharted 3 has receieved OUTSTANDING reviews from many different critics/websites). What's even more amazing is that we haven't played the game yet so to think it should have gotten this and that score is a bit (as I've said in another thread) premature. To all of you who are upset with Gamespot's score of Uncharted 3 --- play the game, write a review, and give it the scoreYOU think it deserves.

[QUOTE="IndianaPwns39"]

It's because video game rating in general is completely broken. There's this attitude online that if anything scores below an 8 that it quite simply isn't worth playing. There are a lot of people out there that believe anything 9.5 or below is disappointing and didn't live up to the standards they had hoped for. Of course they don't read the review, they just look at a number.

MushroomWig

It might have something to do with the cost of video games. If someone is going to drop $60+ on a game they probably want to know it's going to be worth their time. I, on more than one occassion I'm sad to admit, have spent the price of a movie ticket for a film I was pretty sure was going to be bad just because it might still be entertaining.

Granted he may have been off for expecting it to raise the bar like it's predecessor, I see what some of you are saying but I still can't get past the game not even being out yet and the negative reactions about the review. If I were to base purchases strictly off of video reviews, I would rather have someone who goes through everything with a fine tooth comb so I can decide for myself what I should overlook in their review and be like 'I knew he was just nitpicking' than to trust the review of someone who is just rating solid 10's all across the bored telling me everything is picture perfect only to be disappointed when I purchase. Even putting all that aside, he still gave it a 9.0, that's still a strong, solid rating. Now if he rated it a 6.0 or something, I would have raised an eyebrow but his review seemed pretty honest and detailed to me, plus he showed extensive footage of the game in action.

9/10 is a great score imo for any game. Sadly you can't please everybody.

people are pissed because it lost points due to it being similar to the last game yet games like gears of war and COD don't loss any points for it TheGrudge13

I think the 4 player coop pushed that form a 9/0 to a 9.5, it was a fantastic coop

It's a good score and I don't see how any reasonable person could be upset.

In the actual review Tom pegs it for rvery reasonable things but some people couldn't handle anything less than a perfect score for a game they haven't even played themselves yet (minus the beta).

If you're an Uncharted fan I doubt you'll be dissapointed. Play the game and enjoy it. If it makes anyone feel better it's one of the highest scoring metacritic games this year :)

It has a 94% average so stop complaining people need to get a grip its only one review and its not your review.

Seems a fair review to me, inlike the joke that was the IGN review giving it a perfect 10 in EVERY category. That is just plain stupid. 10 for replay value? really? 10 for graphics? PC BF3 got 9.5. Really? The IGN review should never have been published. It was a sad day for gaming reviews in my opinion. BibiMaghoo

Well I havent yet played Uncharted 3. But Gears of War 3 was an amazing game.

Check the review posted up and scroll some of the comments.

HipHopBeats

im not pissed, i was expecting this score.

i think people just belived they hype and thought it would exceed UC2's score (9.5) but in the end it didnt.

im not pissed, i was expecting this score.

i think people just belived they hype and thought it would exceed UC2's score (9.5) but in the end it didnt.

almossbb

I think Uncharted 3 is living up to all the hype. It is getting a 94 metascore (49 critics so far) and Uncharted 2 had a 96 metascore. Pretty close. I think the complaint is that it doesn't do anything new and different. For me, Uncharted 3 doesn't need to do anything new or different because Uncharted 2 was so great.

I remember when I use to care about specific ratings certain games got, when i use to care about "system wars" in general, making ratings all the more important. But the older (or the more mature?) you get, the less you care about ratings, and the more about how much fun you can have with a game.

Honestly, when you see a game, and you think you might like it, you should play (buy/rent/borrow). Simple, kiddos.

Admittedly, the only times I got mad in the past few years of gaming is with gamespot's review of Infamous 2 (honestly that reviewer is...for a lack of a better word, "not bright", and also it makes me wonder where he learned to write [hey, that rhymes!]), the somewhat overrated MGS4 and Uncharted 2 (yes, some of you might be rolling your eyes right now, but when you're as jaded as I am, all you look for in a game is FUN gameplay, not cinematic presentation...uncharted only has cinematography, nothing else), an overrated Super mario galaxy 1 and 2 (ratings should reflect fun, not just overall tight gameplay), and...those are the few that come off the top of my head. I just don't like it when reviewers feel the need to bash or overrate the game due to buying into the "hype" (assassin's creed 1 anyone?). I guess that's my biggest pet peeve, which is reviewers buying into the hype - it just makes ppl scratch their heads and ask why games got the ratings they got after playing the games themselves.

Because it's frickin' Gamespot. Everyone gets pissed if it doesn't get at least a 9.5/10. I've never understood it either and I've been active on the site for years. Don't worry, you're not alone. People are crazy and that's just the way it's going to be. Obviously a 9 is a fantastic score and means the game is going to be superb.