"When developers present a game for preview, the challenge lies in creating a representative experience that allows players to fully engage with the game's mechanics and vision."
"In the current internet culture, making strong statements about a game's quality can provoke backlash, as opinions are often misinterpreted as universal judgments rather than personal preferences."
The article discusses the challenges of critiquing video games, particularly during preview phases. The author reflects on a frustrating experience with Crimson Desert, describing the difficulties developers face in creating a compelling demo that accurately represents the game’s intentions. There is also commentary on the current culture of internet criticism, wherein making definitive statements about a game's quality can lead to backlash. The author acknowledges the value of nuanced criticism while expressing the tension between personal evaluation and public perception.
Read at Kotaku
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]