Dominions review up at Gamespot

MythicalMino · #1 February 4th, 2004, 08:46 PM

I think what irritates me about these reviews...especially the ign review....is not so much that they gave it a 65/100 or whatever....I understand that Dominions 2 is not for the average gamer. I mean, even the hardcore gamers, some of them, don't like it.

What irritates me though, is this: Strategy Game A is reviewed as not having enough of this, not having enough of that. Not enough strategy. Not enough options, ect, ect, ect.....

Then, Strategy Game B (short for Dominions 2) is reviewed at having too much of this. Too much of that. Too much strategy. Too many options, ect ect ect....

I mean, what is it? Do we want more options? Or do we not want more options?

Again, i know and fully understand that Dominions 2 is not for everyone. Not everyone is able to grasp it, or look beyond the "bad and poorly done" graphics. But, to me, this game has what every other strategy game does not have. It has SO much going on, and it all makes sense once you look into and think about what is going on. This game has so many options, i think that the reviewers really don't know what to do with them all. They seem to be overwhelmed by what goes on, and what can go on.

I enjoy the game, despite the reviews it gets. In fact, I am amazed at all that happens during a game....

Not sure what the purpose of my post is now that I have typed it....but, oh well...

Targa · #2 February 4th, 2004, 09:20 PM

What annoys me the most about sites like that is that they are playing the "God-game". Many people who don't think things through will go there and look at the "reviewer's picks" or "top 10" (as rated by them) when they are shopping for a new game. If you wish to submit a different opinion in a "reader review", you have to sign up and pay a monthly fee. Bah. This is similar to people who watch television news and automatically believe that the way the story is told is the "factual truth" or only side of the story. "It must be true, I saw it on the news!"

Want a real laugh? They know this, which is why when you click here:
http://www.ignsucks.com it takes you where it does.

Japher · #3 February 4th, 2004, 09:26 PM

Fair review. Graphics and Sound aren't all the great, and if 2/5th of the review is based on these two window dressings than Dom2 will get a bad grade. Especially when another 1/5 of the score is based on some one's over all opinion of a game that is difficult to learn. So be it. IMO, the author really gave props to Shrapnel by saying that it [the game] has lots of potential, but is just not there yet. I think we can all agree on that, but the game is still incredibly addictive to hardcore strategy games, and we see that potential in this game more so than other so called strategy games.

If I were to rate the game, based on their rating system it wouldn't be good. Yet, this is still a game I would recommend to ppl, like me, who love TBS games... Thanks Quantum Mechanic

moodgiesanta · #4 February 4th, 2004, 09:59 PM

I responded in turn with my own review. You know, it was really a bit low, but still, it wasn't all bad. Hey, I'd never have bought the game if it were not for Gamespot's review. The review essentially tells you the game is too hardcore. What a bummer.

Japher · #5 February 4th, 2004, 10:59 PM

It's a real ego booster to know that the learning curve of the game you play is too high for those who are having a hard time with Barbies Dream Castle...