Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

[BreakABone]

Here's another 5/5
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...rd-review.html

And a 7.5 from GameSpot
http://www.gamespot.com/the-legend-o...839?metacritic

[KillerGremlin]

Originally Posted by BreakABone

Here's another 5/5
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...rd-review.html

And a 7.5 from GameSpot
http://www.gamespot.com/the-legend-o...839?metacritic

The good elements do outweigh the bad in Skyward Sword, creating another engrossing experience in this venerable franchise. Strong visual design meshes the cartoony world of Wind Waker with the more realistic approach offered by Twilight Princess, and the riveting orchestral soundtrack brings back many classic tracks while offering a few tasty new ones. However, the formula is beginning to show its age. There just aren't enough new ideas to separate Skyward Sword from its predecessors, and the few additions come with mixed results. Even with many bright spots, Skyward Sword still feels like a nostalgic retread. Those yearning for something new will be disappointed, but anyone thirsty for another exciting adventure will find plenty to enjoy here

Bravo. I know that review is going to divide people and cause a shit-storm, but yeah. Compared to all the perfect scores, that is the most honest review I have seen based on what was written in the review compared to the score given. I mean come on. I've read 4 or 5 reviews that complained about the motion controls and then went on to give the game a perfect score.

[KillerGremlin]

I found this comment on reddit and think it is worth posting:

GamePro and Giant Bomb both gave it 4/5. GamePro said in their review that it is "Good". Giant Bomb said in their review that it is "Very Good". 7.5 on GameSpot's scale is also "Good".

So of course, in the comments sections on all three reviews people are freaking the FUCK out, because three reviews said it was Good to Very Good, but dared to say it wasn't great. The state of game reviewing is a mess, we would be so much better off if nobody used silly point scales and people had to actually read the reviews to discern the reviewer's opinion.

Right now the Zelda subreddit is amiss. People are pissed that Zelda isn't getting a 10 out of 10 from Gamespot. Lots of comments like, "Everyone else gave it a 10/10. So that means Gamespot is broken."

People comparing it to MW3....




Do we put too much weight into game reviews?


Edit: This is why Yahtzee is my favorite reviewer, btw. He doesn't spend time going over the formula, and BELIEVE ME. Everyone is familiar with the Zelda formula. Yahtzee tells you what is wrong with the game, and if it is remotely original. And he is funny. The number system is dumb. A 7.5 out of 10 is a 75%. A 4 out of 5 is an 80%. That's not a huge difference. All in all, the consensus on this Zelda title seems to be wonky controls from time to time, and not an innovative entry: just very polished. And those themes run through many of the reviews giving the game a perfect score. So not sure what you make from that.