Difference Between Japanese and English Reviewers

[kingdomlanelover 494]

I wanted to make this topic to point out the differences between Japanese reviewers like Famitsu and English reviewers like IGN. I don't have time to go and put every link for the reviews, but here are some quotes. 

 

Kingdom Hearts 3D

Famitsu- "I love the drop system! There are times when you drop in a boss battle, and it makes you try even harder to beat the boss as fast as you can! 

IGN: "I like the drop system, although it can get pretty annoying when you drop in a boss battle, they should have changed that." 

 

Final Fantasy XIII 

Famitsu- "Even though the game is pretty straightforward, the luscious, beautiful environments always give you something to look at." 

IGN: "The game is too linear, and the environments aren't that great to look at because the camera is terrible."

 

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call

Famitsu- "I love how Square Enix put in more of my favorite songs and characters, it feels like a new experience!" 

IGN: "The game just feels like an expansion pack, although there are new elements, it's not worth it buying the game a second time." 

 

I remembered reading in an article somewhere that western reviewers are very harsh, like on movies, television, and video games. While most reviewers in the east are very grateful for what is given to them, even if it's not that good. It just shows the difference in how we look at things. I wonder if it changes the public we view things as well? We're too scared to try out a video game or watch a movie because we don't want to waste our time if it's bad, so we let other people do it. But we may be missing out on something we would really enjoy. What is your opinion?  

[Aru Akise 2,540]

ちょっと失礼。

 

I think I should have tried more games on my own.

 

I wouldn't have even touched Kingdom Hearts if I only heard what people said about it.

Edited October 6, 2014 by SkyKeybladeHero

[HikariYami 354]

The West focuses more on the negatives than the East. The game could be the best ever but Western reviewers will find something wrong

[Kaweebo 3,617]

The West focuses more on the negatives than the East. The game could be the best ever but Western reviewers will find something wrong

That's because we're spoiled in the West. We've gotten so many good games and movies that it's become subconscious to take all of it for granted. I'm not sure of where that stands in Japan, but it seems to me that they're much more appreciative of what they get, at least with their games.

[JTD95 1,107]

I see no problem with either of the reviewers. As I understand the eastern culture they're very grateful for a lot of things. As for the western, it's not about being negative, it's about being critical which is good to. Be grateful for what you get but always have a critical eye. Don't mindlessly applaud a pile of shit.

[Ceriraye 485]

Ugh this just make a me mad, are people here (in the west I mean) really that stinky whinye? Like Jesus Christ, this pisses me off so much

[Master Keeper 687]

I totally agree, western reviewers are so harsh on reviewing especially IGN and I've been noticing that IGN's reviews are becoming a lot unlikable compared to the past. 

[ChildOfTerra_FriendOfRiku 135]

I never make a call based on a critic's review. Ever. I go based on the opinions of everyday people or just go in blind.

[JTD95 1,107]

Ugh this just make a me mad, are people here (in the west I mean) really that stinky whinye? Like Jesus Christ, this pisses me off so much

As I said. It's called being critical. Not accepting everything without examining it.

[Hero of Light XIV 2,381]

That's mostly IGN. While the Western world can get a little more cynical about some things, it doesn't go nearly to the same irrational extreme as IGN goes. I find that they don't half of the things they claim to know. I wouldn't view IGN as the voice of our culture, it gives us a very negative and stupid image.

[Gamerazor247 877]

Us reviewers :

Generously reviews and praises western titles

Gives crap less about eastern titles (to be more specific JRPG)

 

Japanese reviewers

Gives crap less about western titles

Generously reviews and praises eastern title (to be more specific cliche JRPGs or anime games)

[Moni_22 335]

Us reviewers :Generously reviews and praises western titlesGives crap less about eastern titles (to be more specific JRPG)Japanese reviewersGives crap less about western titlesGenerously reviews and praises eastern title (to be more specific cliche JRPGs or anime games)

 

Honestly, I'm more for the japanese. I don't really care about western titles

 

But putting that aside, I already said in another topic that I don't really like IGN's reviews.