Jay520 said:
For example, I'd give SoTC a 10 even with it's technical issues. Even with it's technical issues, the incredible experience that I was left with would still warrant a 10/10. Or another game, Hitman: Blood Money. I'd give that a 10/10 too. I know the shooting mechanics are weak, the game freezes up on me, etc. But that still wouldn't erase the fact that the fun I had with the overall game is unparalled by anything I could have imagined. Scores don't have to be objective measures of quality. They usually aren't, to be honest. A lot of times, they just represent a player's personal love of the game. So, a 10/10 probably doesn't represent absolute quality. It probably just represents the highest level of enjoyment that they could ask for. |
I have to disagree. Games need to be reviewed based on every aspect. Technical issues, fun, quality, story, gameplay, music, etc.
I've stated previously on VGChartz that my fav game this generation is The Last Remnant. I can't sugar coat the fact that the game had technical flaws. There's no way in hell I would reward that game a 10/10 with the problems it had, even if it is my favorite. I think that's one of the major flaws that reviewers have this generation. They review based on hype, bias, and only certain factors of the reviewing process rather than considering everything. I think this is also why this generation 7/10 became the new 5/10. Scores are so heavily inflated.
Professional reviewers for example need to remember that they are reviewing a game that can be experienced by everyone, and not just by themselves.
