PSM3 have recently reviewed Uncharted 2 and given it a score of 21/20 to display how it has raised the stakes in what a video game can offer.
Some people believe that it isn't possible for Uncharted 2 to score "21/20" because a game can't be more "perfect" than perfect. But I don't believe any game review is based on perfection, because perfection simply doesn't exist.
I believe game reviews are based on perception. Here's an explanation.
Pong once was the only video game available. Therefore it would receive "5/5" or "10/10" or "20/20" if we were to review it. Why? Because it was the best game available, considering the state of the video game industry(or lack thereof) during its release.
But as more and more games are released, our perception of what "5/5" or "10/10" or "20/20" changes.
Even though our perception changes, we can't go back on our review of Pong and give it a lower score. Why? Because its score is still correct relative to its position in the timeline of videogames.
PSM3's numerical rating system will remain "20/20". They also won't mark down any points for games that were reviewed before Uncharted 2. Instead, they'll simply change what the new "20/20" means for FUTURE games.
All games reviewed by PSM3 from now on will be judged by what Uncharted 2 was able to deliver.
"21/20" for any videogame is basically a representation that it was able to change the perception of what the future "20/20" will be.
Hopefully those of you who read this will understand what I'm trying to say.
Pragmata has sold 1 million copies in two days, Capcom has announced.
I didn't know it came out last Friday, or I would have bought the game. I will try again for this upcoming weekend.
Im really digging it. It reminds me of games from the PS2 era, not visually or how it plays, but like the spirit of it. If you were around for that golden age of gaming, you’ll get what I mean when you play this.
Have you tried Kanitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess (also Capcom)? That feels like a PS2-era Capcom game.
Agreed! The art style is amazing in that game. I bought it immediately after I played the demo but haven't started it lol
I know what you mean. I think it really feels like Vanquish, with some Dead Space and Binary Domain thrown in. So maybe more PS3 era but yes it is great.
The next thing I'm mine when I've had my fill of crimson desert. A nice linear action game to contrast the open ended 😗👌
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has now become the second title to win Game of the Year at all five major awards shows.
It just wasn't for you in that way i guess. Can't really argue with it when it wins all the awards and it's the highest rating by players of all time
I thought this game was a load of rubbish. Trying too hard to be art(sy) by people who don’t really understand art but want to make it look like they do. Found it obvious and shallow and just not a fun game. Just seemed like every relentless second they were clutching at trying to feed this superior narrative… the irony being that’s kind of what I’m doing now… maybe that’s art imitating art….
Didn't know the Golden Joystick fan votum was considered one of the "major awards"?
I always thought it's "only" the Big Four - VGA, Bafta, GDC and DICE.
Nonetheless, congrats to Clair Obscur!
Former Naughty Dog artist Gabriel Betancourt explains why the "sweet spot" for game teams is under 200 people and how AAA "factories" kill creativity.
It could just be someone with photo shop skills and a lot of time, but I would be surprised either way. I have no doubts this will be an amazing game, no doubts whatsoever.
Is this a new milestone well yes if all other reviews of the game say the same thing, and lets consider that this game will have to nail everything and I mean everything to get this sort of appraisal, but I would be surprised if they did.
As much as I praise everything Naughty Dog and PSM3 being my favourite in print gaming magazine and having very trusted reviews...
What kind of bloody credibility is 21/20? That's impossible. If the game is perfect, give it a perfect score, not OVER perfection, that's impossible. I know Uncharted2 will be the perfect package and include everything a gamer wants in this day of age. But OVER PERFECTION?
It's a score. The top score in a 'out of/out of' of is perfect as you said. You can't do over perfection! The only possible score nearest to perfection to a reviewer and a reader should be the highest number in that scale and perhaps a mega 'BUY IT!' stamp.
game reviews are always a bit subjective so don't get too bent out of shape over it.
I used to score 99s consistently in my high school drafting class. the teacher told me he didn't believe in giving 100s because there's always room for improvement. but eventually he shrugged his shoulders and gave me a 100 on 1 of my blueprint excercises (don't know if any1 else ever got 100!). I guess he thought based on what every1 else was capable of my work deserved the 'perfect' score? maybe there's a similarity to the idea behind 21/20...?
People rating games with the numerator bigger than the denominator are SOOOO annoying. I'm even against them being the same number because every game has a flaw, no matter how trivial (Except Ocarina of Time, of course).
If its that good it may deserve it however i see exactly what your saying which i agree.