I was wondering that too. I actually liked the Batman lego game (even though lots of people didn't) but there's something about the Harry Potter version.
Maybe the 'world' lends itself more to the lego style of game?
Usually I'd agree with MarkezJM in feeling frustrated that game reviews tend to follow each other and rarely go against the grain. I didn't like MGS4 and I hated GTAIV, but they are both wildly applauded by practically everyone. It felt as though no one wanted to stand up and say anything different about them.
However, I disagree about Red Dead Redemption. That game genuinely deserved the praise it has been given. I can't say enough good things about that game.
Alan Wake was a strange one. I finished it, understood it, but still felt unmoved by it. I think part of the problem was Alan himself. He was a bit of a prat and it was hard to feel connected to him at all.
@Cloud - have you played RDR? It's more than just "a shooter". It's got story and character and atmosphere.
It may be too soon to tell GOTY (which is a highly subjective concept anyway) but it's no more or less deserving because of the genre, nor does it matter who the audience is
Review: Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Jul 2nd 2010 5:57PM (Joystiq)I was wondering that too. I actually liked the Batman lego game (even though lots of people didn't) but there's something about the Harry Potter version.
Maybe the 'world' lends itself more to the lego style of game?
Review: Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Jul 2nd 2010 5:56PM (Joystiq)This.
Review: Transformers: War for Cybertron
Jun 23rd 2010 11:44AM (Joystiq)Party pooper.
Don't piss on the nostalgia parade! A good game made from my rose-coloured childhood memories is a cause to celebrate!
I just finished the campaign and I loved it.
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Jun 18th 2010 3:54AM (Joystiq)However, I disagree about Red Dead Redemption. That game genuinely deserved the praise it has been given. I can't say enough good things about that game.
Alan Wake was a strange one. I finished it, understood it, but still felt unmoved by it. I think part of the problem was Alan himself. He was a bit of a prat and it was hard to feel connected to him at all.
Red Dead Redemption rides atop UK charts for third week
Jun 7th 2010 3:33PM (Joystiq)It may be too soon to tell GOTY (which is a highly subjective concept anyway) but it's no more or less deserving because of the genre, nor does it matter who the audience is
Transformers: War for Cybertron trailer hearkens back to simpler, robot dinosaur times
Jun 7th 2010 9:37AM (Joystiq)Screw you Michael Bay, kthanx for ruining my childhood.
The Excellence in Outsourcing Award: Call for considerations
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The Brought to You by TV Squad Award: Call for considerations
May 29th 2008 9:08PM (AOL TV)Because I want a photo of Mick on my phone. And you can't get iPhones yet in Australia, so double points for Apple making me wait.