Hi there. I'm another editor that reviewed this game to similar extent (no need for shameless promotion, links/contacts can be discussed if needed for clarity). I also got some feedback phrased in such a way that I sensed there was someone doing damage control for this game on unfavorable reviews. After some research, the above comments' similar wording and others have lead me to think there is at least a pattern in that sense.
I think it's great that developers rightfully want to defend their product, but perhaps shooting down reviews on a case basis isn't the way. Might I suggest a post-mortem or otherwise notable post to recap the pros and cons of development and release? I'm sure everyone, fans and disappointed gamers alike, would love to see the process in action.
Just wanted to chime in with that to give it some perspective. A game is what it is. If there are no good qualities to be discussed, so be it, however rare it may be. I personally think the game had 1 or 2 elements that were at least adequate, but compared to most of the aforementioned points I agree with, it's a drop sizzling off a hot plate.
High fives for everyone, friends and not-friends alike.
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Re: Review: Smash 'N' Survive (PlayStation Network)
Hi there. I'm another editor that reviewed this game to similar extent (no need for shameless promotion, links/contacts can be discussed if needed for clarity). I also got some feedback phrased in such a way that I sensed there was someone doing damage control for this game on unfavorable reviews. After some research, the above comments' similar wording and others have lead me to think there is at least a pattern in that sense.
I think it's great that developers rightfully want to defend their product, but perhaps shooting down reviews on a case basis isn't the way. Might I suggest a post-mortem or otherwise notable post to recap the pros and cons of development and release? I'm sure everyone, fans and disappointed gamers alike, would love to see the process in action.
Just wanted to chime in with that to give it some perspective. A game is what it is. If there are no good qualities to be discussed, so be it, however rare it may be. I personally think the game had 1 or 2 elements that were at least adequate, but compared to most of the aforementioned points I agree with, it's a drop sizzling off a hot plate.
High fives for everyone, friends and not-friends alike.