So how should we fix the broken review system? (VGC Brainstorming Battle!)

[rocketpig]

Press_the_Button said:
1. Review systems are flawed because they are subjective. I reviewer A hates Wii games cos they aren't HD then he's going to hand out lower marks for a game compared to someone who loves the Wii for example.

2. Graphics and Sound are still important things to mark on as they contribute to the enjoyment of the game whether that be a DS, Wii or PS3 game.

3. Control mechanism isn't something that gets marked on enough in my opinion -The Wii could score higher here than many multi button PS3 or 360 games which may balance out the lower graphics marks handed out if the game is compared to PS3 and 360 games.

4. The two main marking criteria in my opinion should be whether a game is fun to play by it's intended audience and whether it represents value for money.

5. Whatever criteria that are adopted however will never escape the subjectiveness aspect and will therefore never be perfect.

1. If a reviewer is that stuck on HD or loves the Wii that much, he/she should find a new job because they suck at objectively looking at a situation.

2. Graphics and sound are only important in games that focus on that sort of thing, much like movies.

3. I agree. Controls should be factored into these reviews and we should get a firm understanding whether they work in each particular case.

4. Fair enough, but much like other entertainment forms, games can be more than just "fun". If there is a well-constructed message in there, some of us would welcome it in favor of "fun".

5. Nothing is perfect. We're simply asking for something that isn't completely broken.