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arcaneguyver said:
TRAVIS!!! said:
arcaneguyver said:

This brings back memories, as I used to use something similar. After time away from reviewing games, I came to the conclusion a lot of that is fun but unnecessary complexity for what's basically an opinion piece.

Were you a professional reviewer and if so, what site/magazine did you work for, if I may ask?

Heh, not even remotely professional. I had a short stint on a podcast / website, fistfullofcomics.com. We had a goofy review system (wasn't really my creation - the other guy in charge of video games wanted the top-tier score to be 'Jizzed in My Pants,' or the JIMP...I petitioned that get changed promptly). The details were different, but IIRC we scored over multiple categories, added them up & averaged the result for the final verdict...it was all kind of ridiculous. I don't even know if that website is still up, and am a little wary of looking at my past "work."

 Oh, I see. I remember a magazine that also did something like that, but I always say that a game can be pretty mediocre in various departments, and still be an overall outstanding experience. So, I never liked the idea of having to give out a lower score to an amazing game, just because the graphics aren't up to par, for example.

And yeah, that site still seems to be up! :)