i dont get teh double standard, they hold games for it
look at teh pikmin review..
7.0 Lasting Appeal
Forcing players to finish the story mode in 10-12 hours hurts longevity, but the revamped Challenge mode will offer more gameplay time to Pikmin addicts. No multiplayer either.
they fault them for making the story so short...
or the latest mario
9.5 Presentation
An unnecessary side-tale contrasts with a traditional story. Otherwise, very slick menus and production values, not to mention WiiConnect24 support and a coop mode.
they fault it for trying to include a more fleshed out story
i dont think people give it a pass for story or lack there of but rather having something that makes it better then teh points i could knock off
maybe other games could do the same thing...lie GH 1-World Tour
no story but people love the game and give it great reviews b/c its so differnt
maybe you need to change your argument to ...Games can great game play give them a pass on story
