9 Video Games With Reviews No One Can Agree Upon
Literally everyone is wrong literally all of the time about literally everything.
Online reviews are some of the best ways to figure out whether or not you should play a video game. We've all scoured threads and posts on various social media platforms reading each person's opinion, in order to justify buying a game. Some people turn to review websites for their decisions, others just browse forums where everyday people can post their opinions.
Either way, reviews and recommendations are everything in the gaming world.
Most of us are able to think of at least five games that have been universally agreed upon as either good or bad. Some fine examples include the original Halo trilogy and The Last of Us, while universally bad games include the likes of Mass Effect: Andromeda and the 2006 instalment of Sonic the Hedgehog.
However, there are some games out there with extremely mixed reviews. And using the word "mixed" is an understatement. Even professional review sites are up in the air on certain titles, and the debate is on-going to this day.
Sure, every game has its pros and cons, but let's talk about which games have the gaming world in constant debate over whether or not they're actually worth the time.
9. Grand Theft Auto IV
Rockstar took a plunge into the unknown when they released GTA IV. The GTA franchise is known for its comedic commentary on dark subjects like crime and corruption and one could even go so far as to say that despite all of the games being filled with violence, GTA is a silly franchise. However, that excludes GTA IV.
Instead of the usual satirical approach, Rockstar went a different direction when they introduced protagonist Niko Bellic. Niko's story is of a man who attempts to chase the American dream, but despite him wanting to leave his criminal past behind, he seems unable to shake it. It's a tale of redemption and it gave Niko depth. Instead of the caricatures of old GTA, we were introduced to a realistic character. The game was a success and Niko's gloomy story and the bleak backdrop of Liberty City seemed to be what fans wanted.
However, that's not entirely true as many fans thought that the serious approach was unnecessary and poorly done. Many referenced the fact that despite Niko wanting to change, he doesn't grow as a character. He's perfectly fine murdering people post emotional cutscene and that fact didn't sit right with many.