Our reviewers.........

If it is a game that I'm interested in, I read all the reviews to see what others liked or didn't like.
I don't let the time completed bother me as I know that I probably play slower to enjoy-I'm not in a race or trying to bet my time second time around.
I haven't really demoed any game (besides Steve the Sheriff) since Drawn, as alot of the games have been TM or they just don't interest me.
I sure hope others keep reviewing as, like I said, I read them all and I'm sure someone new, have no favorite reviewer.

cesse47 wrote:While I may read and appreciate the comments in the reviews, I don't let them influence my decision. I always play the demo ... and decide whether or not to buy the game based on that demo.

... I don't put stock Into anyones reviews, when It comes to casual gaming.. I don't even read them.. If I want to know If a game Is good or bad, I simply download and play the demo myself, and come to my own conclusion..
I have seen many many many times.. that what Is bad for one person, Is alright to me.. and vice versa.

for anyone who will accept another's review of a game as a decider to purchase or avoid said game, I want to talk with you about some smelly, mucky swamp land I have for sale. We're talking about games here people, if you can't make your own decision, why play them at all?

Well, I won't ever decide on a game based on a few opinions (nor do I think most would), but if the majority dislike a game I'd be a fool not to listen. I always play the demo first and decide for myself because there are ALWAYS individual differences when it comes to game-play likes/dislikes. But now I go to BF forums if I'm undecided. I played games for years before I started reading (and joining) this forum. Wish I'd done it sooner.

Poppa47 wrote:for anyone who will accept another's review of a game as a decider to purchase or avoid said game, I want to talk with you about some smelly, mucky swamp land I have for sale. We're talking about games here people, if you can't make your own decision, why play them at all?

I don't think anyone would base their sole decision on whether to buy/not buy based on someone else's opinions. But I think reviews are helpful when someone is on the fence and not really sure whether to spend that credit or not. That's why if I am undecided I usually check out GZ's review of a game, b/c they are usually spot on as to the quality of a game.

I like to read the reviews, and sometimes offer them. Some people, I've learned, have similar taste to mine in games, and I value their opinion. I also like to read what others say about the length of a game, is there a timer, can you skip minigames, etc. That is all information often missing in the "official" reviews, and those are important to me in making a purchasing decision, or even whether to bother downloading the demo.