BrainBoxLtd said:
I do, looks like they demand multiplayer from the games they play. Hence why Bioshock/Prime 3 are getting counted down, and Halo 3/PGR are rated so highly. Remember they also gave Warhawk an 8, a multiplayer online only game. Seems obvious to me that's simply having or not having online play is a major part of their scoring criteria. Also explains why Two Worlds is a 4, and a Lair is a 3. From what I read, they're both pretty lousy, but Two Worlds is lousy online, and therefore one point better. =P |
I feel a game should be reviewed based on the features in the package, not the features that the reviewers would like it to have in the package. If it is a single player game then it should be scored as a single player game and noted in the review that there is no online or multiplayer. Just because it is single player, does not mean it can only get up to a 7 or 8... And if it is a Wii game it should be scored based on the graphical benchmark of the Wii, not the 360 or PS3...
Also, scoring Lair. I found Lair to be difficult to control, but the sound is fine, the idea is unique, the graphics are great, etc. I wouldn't expect it to get below a six even in the harshest reviews. Especially, since Two Worlds has technical flaws everywhere and its online stinks but scored a four. I don't think Two Worlds which is technically flawed everywhere should score as high Lair which was delivered as intended with insignificant technical flaws.
