I don't think anyone is suggesting that those games are equal, even if compared by review score.
Every website and print magazine that does gaming reviews will state that the score for particular game is weighted against said game genre. So if FPS gets a 9 it weighted against other FPS games and not for example a MMO.
So in this case The Club and MGS4, comparing them and their score is like comparing apples and oranges.
Another thing -- both reviews have been done by two separate reviewers. So they bound to have different opinion on games. If Tom feels like The Club should be an 8 than that is his opinion. -- plus, I highly doubt that when trying to put a score on the game, he ponders regarding what score did Forza recieved.
However, I agree with you that Eurogamer went against their policy. According to Eurogamer, to have a fair review they give specific genre games to a person who excels at them -- being RTS game reviewed by an RTS fan.
What Infidel said is what I wanted to say, yep. Cause IMO theres no way that its possible those games are equal, which the score would suggest.
Another interesting thing is the fact that when googling the reviewer, many articles state he is the "MMO expert" for Eurogamer. If thats the case, I'd like to know why he was appointed to review a game like MGS.
i think he was commenting on how MGS4 and The Club getting the same review score (which suggests similar quality) is ridiculous and that the site is practically worthless.
Metal Gear Solid has always been a love it or hate it proposition. Millions love it for its involved, conspiratorial plotting, its arch sense of humour, its demanding stealth gameplay, its sprawling cinematic ambition, its preposterous stylishness and pretensions toward artistic weight. Millions hate it for exactly the same reasons.
"It’s a masterpiece. But forget you read that. Go play it and find out for yourself. Because it’s the kind of game that, if you play it after being told it’s a masterpiece, might end up disappointing you because of the hype. So forget the hype. Forget that it’s a magnificent, ground-breaking, masterpiece. Just play it, and enjoy a dazzling, heart-lifting, voyage of discovery."
"Q: Games are gaining a status on par with Hollywood blockbusters. Are developers getting more recognition for the art they create?
A: "Yes, I totally agree. When entertainment becomes digital, there can be a great collaboration between games and other kinds of entertainment like movies or even novels. All these things might form together to form a coherent medium."
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Tyrile, please take no offense but...
I don't think anyone is suggesting that those games are equal, even if compared by review score.
Every website and print magazine that does gaming reviews will state that the score for particular game is weighted against said game genre. So if FPS gets a 9 it weighted against other FPS games and not for example a MMO.
So in this case The Club and MGS4, comparing them and their score is like comparing apples and oranges.
Another thing -- both reviews have been done by two separate reviewers. So they bound to have different opinion on games. If Tom feels like The Club should be an 8 than that is his opinion. -- plus, I highly doubt that when trying to put a score on the game, he ponders regarding what score did Forza recieved.
However, I agree with you that Eurogamer went against their policy. According to Eurogamer, to have a fair review they give specific genre games to a person who excels at them -- being RTS game reviewed by an RTS fan.