I bought this before the review anyway, but Nintendo life doesn't seem to realize that many people here are review-sheep; meaning that they only buy a game if it gets a good review.
Although I've only seen a few cases where a game got an unjust score based on something irrelevant (Corbie, I firmly suggest that you ask Panda to rewrite his Rayman DSiWare review), the cases where they have appeared have been on games that are genuinely good.
I recommend saying things like "This game is not for everyone" or more "If you like X you'll like this" just to make sure people don't see the score and avoid it altogether.
Christ, what the hell is wrong with the reviewers here? This game is a masterpiece. Sure, not as good as the other Kirby games, but still incredible in its own merits.
sigh... at this point, IGN seems like the better site to go to for game reviews.
If anything, you "Youngsters" (I'm 16, ha) should get this game solely for the perfect story, charming characters, and surprising depth. The original game took over 5 years to make by one person, and just like any Metal Gear title, you can just feel the hard work and love the creator put into this game.
True, but its still annoying. I kind of tend to avoid reviews and learn whether or not a game is good by actually playing it for myself. Yes, I've bought games that have sucked before, but I've also ended up buying games that reviewers gave low scores on and enjoyed greatly. Do a google search for "The Sentinel Returns."
By the way, yes, this game isn't that good. I'd give it a 5 and a half.
I agree. This isn't the first time I've seen a shoddy review here. The reviewers here give low/high scores either unjustified or justified too much. Just check out the Rayman DSiware review. The reviewer goes on and on about how the screen being too small makes the game too difficult, when really Rayman is just a genuinely hard game, and its apparent he never actually finished it.
If some of the reviewers here would take some of our advice at heart rather than face-value, this site could get so much better. But at current it's almost like some reviews have a bias.
Thats a shame, I love bullet hell shooters, but if Nintendo's applying the sugar-coating a little too much, I may have to pass and just stick to Cho Aniki.
The 360 may supply the best online service available, but what does that really mean when you think about it? A bunch of idiots spewing profanity at each other while playing games.
If you ask me, local play beats online play any day.
Drake, you give awesome reviews, but is it really necessary to make each review title a question? I mean, I understand if its for a bad game, but it just seems kind of unnecessary to do it for good games.
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Re: Donkey Kong World Record Smashed
Okay, so is the front page gonna be spammed with this guy now so we can ask him questions?
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th March 2010 (North America)
@jangonov & brooks83
The TG-16 version of Splatterhouse says "2006 NBGI Games".
Re: Review: Flips: The Bubonic Builders (DSiWare)
Booo-ringggg.
Re: Review: Globulos Party (DSiWare)
I bought this before the review anyway, but Nintendo life doesn't seem to realize that many people here are review-sheep; meaning that they only buy a game if it gets a good review.
Although I've only seen a few cases where a game got an unjust score based on something irrelevant (Corbie, I firmly suggest that you ask Panda to rewrite his Rayman DSiWare review), the cases where they have appeared have been on games that are genuinely good.
I recommend saying things like "This game is not for everyone" or more "If you like X you'll like this" just to make sure people don't see the score and avoid it altogether.
Or better yet, Nintendo should offer demos.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th March 2010 (North America)
Thought it was Final Fantasy 2, not 4. Whatev.
Re: Review: Globulos Party (DSiWare)
Usually, yes, a 10 out of 10 means a very great game. After all, 10 of 10 is, last time I checked, 100 percent!
So quick to criticize here, I swear to god.
Re: Review: Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing (Wii)
Hooray for Alex Kidd!
Re: Review: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (Virtual Console / Nintendo 64)
Christ, what the hell is wrong with the reviewers here? This game is a masterpiece. Sure, not as good as the other Kirby games, but still incredible in its own merits.
sigh... at this point, IGN seems like the better site to go to for game reviews.
Re: Interviews: Readers Ask Steve Wiebe
Cool, now the front page won't be spammed with this guy any more. Or, I could be wrong.
Re: Review: Globulos Party (DSiWare)
I'd say it gets a seven. Thanks, yet again, for robbing many people of a great game, Nintendo Life.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th March 2010 (North America)
A disappointing week to say the least. Or is it to say the most?
Re: Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon
Seto is on a search for the Blue Eyes White Dragon!
...Sorry, been watching Yugioh Abridged all day. This game looks great though.
Re: Calling
It seems that Hudson is incapable of making bad games when they aren't making shovelware like Deca Sports and Diner Crap.
Re: First Impressions: Cave Story
@55
For some reason, Duke Nukem Forever comes to mind.
But in this case, Cave Story will be excellent. Prediction: Its sales will break a world record!
Re: BIT.TRIP RUNNER Gameplay Trailer
The president of Nintendo America is a gamer himself, so that comes as no surprise ^^
Re: Ironclad Gets ESRB Rating, Shoots It
First we get Cho Aniki and now we get Ironclad?!
All we need are Ai Cho Aniki and a few more R-Types and we have all the shooters we need!
Re: BIT.TRIP RUNNER Gameplay Trailer
@39 Yes.
Re: Review: Zaxxon (Virtual Console / Virtual Console Arcade)
Congo Bongo would be a fantastic addition to the virtual console. I'm prepared to back that up with WMDs.
Re: BIT.TRIP RUNNER Gameplay Trailer
I've watched this video 25 times or so. I. Cannot. Wait. ANY! LONGERR!!!!!
Re: Interview: Dreambox Games - Robox
"I think Microsoft and Sony should focus more on how Nintendo is doing things."
This guy needs to have my babies. Now.
Re: Taz's Appetite Expands Onto The DS
@5 Yes! The Taz games from the nineties were the best ones, especially "Escape from Mars."
Re: First Impressions: Cave Story
@53 How do you ride uphill both ways?
If anything, you "Youngsters" (I'm 16, ha) should get this game solely for the perfect story, charming characters, and surprising depth. The original game took over 5 years to make by one person, and just like any Metal Gear title, you can just feel the hard work and love the creator put into this game.
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th & 10th March 2010 (Japan)
@5 You took the words right out of my mouth.
Re: Review: Zaxxon (Virtual Console / Virtual Console Arcade)
Defender would get a 7 in my book. Totally addictive game there.
Zaxxon, however, I think I'd like more if the controls were direct, not rotated 45 degrees.
Re: BIT.TRIP RUNNER Gameplay Trailer
@11 LOL
I can't wait for this game! Any info in the tubes about a release date?
Re: Bass Coming to Mega Man 10
Eh, 8-bit Bass looks kinda... off.
Re: Review: VT Tennis (DSiWare)
I'd like to see a Tennis game as barebones and fun as NES Tennis.
...with WIFi.
Re: First Impressions: Bit.Trip RUNNER
@41
Checked Youtube. Its awesome seeing this game in motion. Screenshots don't do this game a lick of justice.
Re: First Impressions: Bit.Trip RUNNER
Am I the only one who couldn't get into Tomena Sanner?
Anyway, this game looks freaking awesome, and will most definitely be a day one buy for me.
Are there any videos available?
Re: Triple Shot Sports Hits The WiiWare Bullseye
Wow! Three WHOLE sports?! Thats like... more than two!
I'm totally gonna get thi-- No.
Re: Ask Steve Wiebe
Alright, we get it. We can ask some random guy a question.
Stop putting it at the top of the front page.
Re: First Impressions: Bit.Trip RUNNER
@5
Duh, Pitfall's 8 bit. Its a pure retro classic, at that =)
Re: Review: Happy Hammerin' (WiiWare)
Don't get Tomena Sanner. It's not that great.
Re: Review: Zoo Frenzy (DSiWare)
@Chunkeh Droid
True, but its still annoying. I kind of tend to avoid reviews and learn whether or not a game is good by actually playing it for myself. Yes, I've bought games that have sucked before, but I've also ended up buying games that reviewers gave low scores on and enjoyed greatly. Do a google search for "The Sentinel Returns."
By the way, yes, this game isn't that good. I'd give it a 5 and a half.
Re: Konami Updates Gradius Rebirth
@7
I know I'm not 'upgrading' to the new Tetris Party.
Re: Review: Zoo Frenzy (DSiWare)
@WaltzElf
I agree. This isn't the first time I've seen a shoddy review here. The reviewers here give low/high scores either unjustified or justified too much. Just check out the Rayman DSiware review. The reviewer goes on and on about how the screen being too small makes the game too difficult, when really Rayman is just a genuinely hard game, and its apparent he never actually finished it.
If some of the reviewers here would take some of our advice at heart rather than face-value, this site could get so much better. But at current it's almost like some reviews have a bias.
Re: First Impressions: Kappa Michi
Actually, in mythology, a Kappa is a very very large turtle with an island on its back in place of a shell.
And yes, they eat chirrens and cucumbers.
Re: Review: Data East Arcade Classics (Wii)
Hey, they put Burger Time and Magical Drop 3 up there. I'm definitely getting this.
coughBad dudes iscoughover rated.
Re: Review: Zoo Frenzy (DSiWare)
All this arguing over shovelware? Seriously?
Re: Nintendo Download 1st March 2010 (North America)
Good to see a VC release, even if its a game I've never heard of.
Alright, Megaman 10 and Globulos Party. Only downside is I need two Nintendo Point cards.... darn.
Re: First Impressions: Aa Mujō Setsuna
Thats a shame, I love bullet hell shooters, but if Nintendo's applying the sugar-coating a little too much, I may have to pass and just stick to Cho Aniki.
Re: WiiWare Leads Indie Awards Category
@9
Cave Story is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most popular freeware indie game of all time, so that counts for something! =D
Re: DSi XL Release Dates Announced
I think I'll stick with the normal DSi for now.
Re: Diner Dash
Oh God no... PLEASE God, no... Not another F*cking Diner Dash!
This game needs to die, seriously.
Re: Super Meat Boy Coming to Xbox Live Arcade
@88
The 360 may supply the best online service available, but what does that really mean when you think about it? A bunch of idiots spewing profanity at each other while playing games.
If you ask me, local play beats online play any day.
Re: Review: Rabbids Go Home (Wii)
The Rabbids need to die.
End of Story.
Re: Review: Rabbids Lab (WiiWare)
The Rabbids need to die.
End of story.
Re: Sin and Punishment: Star Successor
Dude, those ruffians are looking killer.
Re: Trailer: Sin and Punishment 2 + Screenshots
@15 You can say that again!
Re: Review: NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits (WiiWare)
Drake, you give awesome reviews, but is it really necessary to make each review title a question? I mean, I understand if its for a bad game, but it just seems kind of unnecessary to do it for good games.