I love reading reviews. One of the most satisfying things to read is about how another gamer enjoyed a game with full detail sharing his or her passion and all those feelings he had while playing such game. There is a big difference between sharing thoughts about the game and just saying It's Good or it's bad.

I remember, when I was young, how all my friends got together to share experiences about new games we got when we got the chance to do it. We undestood in full detail about it. Those were great conversations: How you beat a boss, some interesting turn in a cool story, how much kills did you have, how long it took you to get a trophy. Detailling about the beauty of the graphics, the impressive sensations that music brrought during a boss fight, the impressive atmosphere in a game that invites you to play it at night... Sharing secrets, perceptions... Everything. Those were small reviews.

The magazines of the old time (When internet was just growing up) we saved money to buy a very expected magazine (During my Nintendo time it was CLUB NINTENDO :P ) that contained reviews from new games. Unfortunatelly, not every game was reviewed so there was still some trial and error on that.

When Internet was available, we were able to get a review for almost any game available. We were able to get information about games and even share our thoughts with gamers all around THE WORLD... and then, PLAY THEM.

What could go bad on this magic reality? The boring style of METACRITIC

METACRITIC, if you don't know, is a database that makes an average of every gaming related site that are attached to a game. The problem I have with it is the "bland" style to take EVERY review score and give the game a full score that many people use to check a game.

I see it practical as a reference, but not as a full guide. I may be to old fashioned or romantic if you want, but that site takes away a lot of the sharing experience. Maybe I am making a lot out of of something little.

I have no idea if you have been there or how much you enjoy it but I rather spend a good 10 minutes reading a review that just 1 second watching a numbre that is not really the true identity of the game.

"I am not a number... I am a free man"

BTW, The site gave MASS EFFECT 3 a 94 average. Does that really tells you how good the game is?

Have a nice day