As I read most of them, a lot of reviewers are clearly just buying into the hype, thus myself and others believing this will be one of the most overrated titles ever. I give COD it's respect because it is a quality title, I don't like because it's a bit too casual for someone like myself, who has played top tier shooters that actually require you to have skill and intelligence, but for what COD sets out to do, it accomplishes. It's not trying to be uber realistic and it's not trying to dethrone CS, Quake 3, Street Fighter or StarCraft as the most competitive games. I criticize COD but it's undeserved, as I am one to believe you should judge something on what it sets out to do, not what you want it to do. If you're a fan of comedy movies, of course Pulp Fiction is going to suck to you. If you like plot-driven movies, of course something like Transformers or Rush Hour won't appeal to you, it doesn't mean these movies are bad, they just aren't catered to you. The same applies to games.
I have decided to give this game a chance due to GiantBombs review. I have always been impressed with Jeff's reviews as he doesn't let his opinions influence his reviews, he judges the game on what it does or doesn't do and if he gives it a 5 out 5, I have no doubt it's going to be a superb title, maybe a bit overrated, but superb.
PS: I'm going to be the first person to get a nuke and not call it in, then proceed to quit.
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