Do Game Review Scores Matter?

jasoncart writes "This piece on Ferrago discusses the use of review scores and the significance they play in gamers purchasing decisions. Ultimately, according to columnist Ben Parfitt, review scores are pointless." From the article: "Few things wind me up more than when what appeared to be a well-balanced and thoughtful gaming discussion descends into a successive barrage of review scores and Gamerankings ratings."

Comments

Take them with a grain of salt

[Tanmi-Daiow]

I think that what you should do is read the scores that you want to read but dont believe them to the letter. I read a couple of gaming magazines, i look at the score they give some games and take those into consideration when buying games. I dont put all my faith in those scores but i at least see if other people liked the game and how much. Sometimes they blow certain parts of a game way outta proportion and ive found those kinda features. So i read multiple reviews from different sources of the same game. If all the sources give a decent review, then that also adds to my consideration of the game. So i think you should read them, if you want to, and if you do, take them with a grain of salt and read up on the games and the reviewers both.