look, the bottom line is GameSpots review scoring approach is a problem, in that final scores are not indicative of whether a game really is fun or not. Motorstorm, Lost Planet and Chromehounds are excellent examples of games that aren't well-rounded but perform very well in what they're good at.

so the question is: should every game have to be well-rounded? How much does "sound" really matter in a generation where people are replacing their in-game music with music off their HDD's?

I've been saying it for years: game reviews here are like beauty pageants. the prettiest contestant rarely wins...it's the one that's the most well-rounded. but is that winner may not be the one YOU want to take home.

Solution is simple: use reviews as your tool to help guide you into what to expect from a game. They should not be your final decision unless there is a unanimous flaw in a game and its in a critical place for you, relative to what kinds of games you prefer.

Dreams-Visions

excellent post dreams-vision. i totally agree. 

[QUOTE="Kalias"][QUOTE="-RPGamer-"]

Poor form.

Jaffe should by now realize he won't please everyone, and that everyone's opinion may differ from what he wants or expects. He should except the review for what it is, there is no need to blog against it. What this cmoes across as is a director crying over spilt milk.

-RPGamer-

its his blog, he can right what he wants, k?

and if you read his post, you'll see that he acknowledges the fact that everyone is entitled to their own opinion and that his of course should be taken with a grain of salt since its his game. Next time read b4 you post. or don't even post at all. thanks

I did read it k? :|

Why are you getting so defensive about a blog that is not yours? I'll post what and when I damn well please, thanks.

Saying those things doesn't retract the purpose of the blog, it merely a preemptive move to cover up that he's essentially complaining about someone's opinion that he doesn't agree with.

if you did read it, then im sorry i think you just dont understand the english language much. The purpose of the blog is to state his opinion on the matter, and he very well does that with his post. If you acually understand his blog he states in the begining that he understands the flaws of the game and takes note of that. But just like 1up states in their review the game should be seen as what its set out to be, nothing more. 

 I cant stop you from posting, but if i could.. I woud ( =

one question: why cant people face the fact that not everybody shares the same opinion? lawlessx

one question, why can't people read b4 they post? 

Poor form.

Jaffe should by now realize he won't please everyone, and that everyone's opinion may differ from what he wants or expects. He should except the review for what it is, there is no need to blog against it. What this cmoes across as is a director crying over spilt milk.

-RPGamer-

its his blog, he can right what he wants, k?

and if you read his post, you'll see that he acknowledges the fact that everyone is entitled to their own opinion and that his of course should be taken with a grain of salt since its his game. Next time read b4 you post. or don't even post at all. thanks

Two things:

1. Who the **** is Jaffe

2. What game?

*i havent clicked the link yet

Mikerules868

If you dont know who Jaffe is, then dont even click the link.

And for **** sake, the title of the game is in the link. 

http://criminalcrackdown.blogspot.com/2007/04/my-response-to-gamespot-and-reviews-in.html

He liked 1up and ign's review and agreed with both the postivies and negatives of what they said.

However, he was puzzled at gamespot score of his game.

Read his blog to understand why.

btw, this game is going to be so much fun. cant wait.

they look nice, lets see however how the game really lookszidane345

you do know that the game actually looks better in motion. 1up reported that the screen shot does the game no justice. 

Its your opinion. Everybody is entitled to their opinion on which console they like better. I disagree with you but then I would have to write an essay long answer as to why the ps3 will in the end out-perform its competition. And i dont want to go there... you wouldnt either...

anyways have fun with your 360. hope it treats you well. well enough so you dont have to get it repaired next month. lol jk.