I think some of the hate originated from them rubbing TLoU Part II the wrong way by saying that 'its animations and facial expressions are fake' (or too good to be true, as the guy excused his French tongue which couldn't explain).
It is not just about digital platform. Microsoft is using their games as a way to push gamers to buy or upgrade to Windows 10, which is going to be a SaaS soon...
Well, if you tried PSNOW, you would know that it is much cheaper and easier to get a PS4 and Bloodborne than getting 1Gbps fibre to your home to play it almost lag-free.
PC Gamer gave it 84.
Most 6-7 reviews praised the gameplay, exploration and puzzles in every way; yet their biggest criticism is that it does the trilogy's same mistakes (and the SJW bullshit media tends to shout out for nowadays)...