Some people are once again reacting to one critic liking a game less than other critics as if it’s a sign that’s something wrong. Shouldn’t part of the benefit of multiple review outlets be that we get multiple valid perspectives on a game?
I think this notion that every game should be reviewed by someone who’s predisposed to love it is a huge problem. Do we just want fan celebrations that validate our tastes or do we want real critical engagement? Those two things are at odds with each other.
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Nobody will ever be as predisposed to love something as someone who doesn't like the concept of the game will be to dislike it. People who love a genre are incredibly critical down to the minute detail. All that a person who doesn't can tell you is their cold as hell take genre.
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You can throw them at any example and you'll get the same critique. It would be irresponsible to have a person who hates rap review rap music, and it wouldn't be very interesting to hear cold takes about repetitive beats and no melody from someone out of touch with it. Same thing
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