>How does graphics make a hardcore game? Graphics is not really a factor. As for reading reviews before buying games, if you are really passionate about games, you'll play the game regardless of the reviews and simply make your own opinion, not make others force their opinions on you.
How does running out buying NinjaBread Man on Wii regardless the review score make YOU a hardcore gamer?
If you are passionate enough about games, you should at least read other people's opinions. I never said you should treat them as Bible. There's nothing wrong with finding out what the rest of the world thinks.
And graphics is a part of what makes a good game great. Okami's art direction was one of the best feature of the game. Same goes for Shadow
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KH3 bet: "If KH3 comes to Wii exclusive, I will take a 1 month of sig/avatar by otheres open a thread apologize and praise you guys' brilliance." http://vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?start=50&id=18379
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