‘Starfield’ Gets Its Harshest Review Yet: Bethesda’s Game Is ‘Small’ A ‘Shallow Ocean’ - eviltoast
  • amio@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Maybe? It’s a particularly “edgy” games reviewer, it’s part of the deal. Thing is, from where I’m standing, it’s rather less biased than the people defending the game. At least the review is making specific arguments I am not seeing counterarguments for; I’m seeing “it’s subjective” and “they’re mad about stuff” (which is only a rational argument if you also go into how/why that’s making their arguments shit) and… excuses.

    To play Devil’s advocate: even if Jim hates BSW with a holy passion and is firmly determined not to like anything about it ever (even the review isn’t all negative), that doesn’t make it all wrong. “I don’t like people criticizing games I like” is natural and fine, but doesn’t make for a lot of discussion. The review makes claims one can argue against - that’s great, that’s discussion. “Well you’re just wrong/mad” is less useful.