| ICStats said: Well it's simple, when you review most games you compare them to other games. When you review Zelda, you only compare it to older Zeldas and gush over how many new mechanics it has (borrowed from other games). It's obvious really. |
This is pretty much the truth. It's all a matter of what perspective the reviewer wants to use.
"This game borrows elements from other games instead of being original" versus "this game uses elements new to the series that breathe fresh life into the franchise." Both sentences can easily be talking about the same elements, it's just how the writer wants to look at each situation.
With new IP, I think critics are looking to be critical. With certain established IP, I think critics are resisting being critical.
