| Mythmaker1 said: As I recall, there were three deaths shown in the review. The first was the player fumbling on collapsible platforms on the first level, while discussing the way the first level wasn't designed well for new players because of its complexity and difficulty curve. It's the kind of mistake someone might reasonably make if they weren't used to the controls yet (which is likely, since it was from the first level). Bit of a stretch to call it unprofessional. The second was the player running into a wall during a discussion of features, not difficulty, so I don't see how that's unprofessional. The third was the player falling after overshooting their jump, amid a discussion about how easy it is to overshoot jumps. Again, on the first level, when a reasonable person would still be getting used to the controls and would make that kind of obvious mistake. The point I'm trying to make is that someone could have reasonably died these ways, and it doesn't have to be because they're being disingenuous or because, in your opinion, they "suck" too much to be allowed to review this game. |
You remember well, although I disagree with the first and third deaths being revelant to the review of the game. And you might say that it's a stretch to call it unprofessional, I call it an even bigger stretch to hold these deaths as negatives against the game. I'll rent the game and then reply properly. Until then I'll agree to disagree, i.e. I still think Gamespot's review is a joke.
(Just in case somebody still thinks I do, Im not saying this game is good or bashing Gamespot for their low score)
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