Somethings wrong with reviews and Killzone: Mercenary proves it

[MikeRox]

sundin13 said:

EDIT: @MikeRox: did you read RE: Revelations reviews? the most common complaints were the controls (single analog) and the fact that the campaign was fragmented (to make it more accessible for handhelds). So yeah, it did get marked down for being on a handheld and for good reason.

It scored up to 10% more on average than the console versions (82% 3DS vs 72% PS3 the other versions were in between but all below the 3DS version) which did not have any problems with requiring an add on for full analogue controls and had upgraded (modestly) visuals.

So no, it didn't get marked down for being a handheld game. It was marked up for being on a handheld. Unless you're of the belief that the 3DS version was significantly better.

 

Did you play KillZone? The general trend seems to be if you haven't played it, it's a fair score, if you have, it's noticibly lower than where most people think it should be. It's one of the best FPS releases this year on any format. The fact that it's on a handheld console and you can play it on a plane/train/bus is pretty spectacular.

On a similar note, Need for Speed Most Wanted on iOS scored better (much smaller, no open world, tilt controls) than the full fat Vita version which was everything offered by the home console version. It had the same "full great game you love on PS3/360/PC on Vita, but the graphics aren't as good so we give it X marks less".