Game reviews does not help anymore

That's because you've developed your own taste in games, and can form your own opinion... without having to rely on those of others.

I agree with the reviews. When I read the user reviews and see a 5.0 review for a Pokemon game, I don't instantly get pissed at the user, I usually go and read their review to see exactly why they gave the review they did. Most times people have a reason for why they are rating a game low, even if it is an enjoyable game.

I used to rely on reviews back then when deciding what games to buy, but now reviews is not helping anymore there are alot of games below 7 in score that I enjoyed more than the 9 and above.

raskullibur

I focus more on the content of the review rather than the actual score. I even bought Lost Planet 2 despite it getting a 5.5 here. I read/watched the review and the flaws that were show didn't seem too bad to me so I still went ahead and bought it. Personally, I would give the game a 7

reviews are, i dont know how to say this but "the majority's opinion" and the minority might like games like dynasty warriors that many dont like.LenGen

No they aren't the majority opinion. Each review is the opinion of one person, with no more credibility than any other shmo who plays games. The majority may agree with them, but that would be tough to prove.

The thing with reviews is that some things that bother the reviewer may not bother others. For instance with the god of war 3 review, some of the cons were that it wasn't as diverse and GOW2 and the story didn't pick up till the end. Both of these did not bother me, however in the end I could see how the review could say that.

Generally you have to read the review and think " will this bother me?" if not go ahead and get the game.

i care for reviews only when i'm on the fence. However, the reviews of the latest NFS HP made a buyer:P

i care for reviews only when i'm on the fence. However, the reviews of the latest NFS HP made a buyer:P

Blaze-Agent

Two words: Video review. You get the opinion of someone who has played the game thoroughly and you can measure the game with your own eyes.

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Ive been gaming longer than most reviewers. I know what I will like and what I wont. I judge for myself. Do yourself a favore....NEVER listen to OR care what others say about a game you think you will be interested in. Try it yourself.

VanDammFan

Im saying rent it from your local movie store, gamefly,ect..not purchase it. AND back in the day when I started gaming...You HAD to buy first. Yes...IM talking to you ET for Atari 2600!!!

The content of a review itself is what I usually look at. The mechanics and functions of certain features, what the game contains and whether it works right or not etc. I take the score itself with a grain of salt, especially with the 7.5 given to New Vegas. I love the game and am able to overlook all the bugs that it contained on release, despite that being the main drawback related to the score given here on GameSpot.

Is this about the Game that's sticky up there or about the Recent Floppage that has been happening on Gamespot ala Epic Mickey.

^ This is about reviews, plain and simple.