Metacritic It is a platform that helps users a lot in choosing when to spend their money. However, it is also true that reaching a certain rating can blind developers. This is something that worries the founder of Arcane Studios.
In a recent Twitter post, Arcane Studio founder Rafael Colantonio, Metacritic has questioned the way certain teams have been forced to create a secure experienceAiming to reach a score above 80. He commented on this:
“The Metacritic ecosystem encourages developers to make boring games and play it safe. As long as the game is polished for release, you’re guaranteed an 80/100 score, no matter how boring it is.”
My publication was somewhat controversial, I hope it is better received. A 70/100 on Metacritic could mean it’s a mediocre game or an incredible one, but buggy at launch and in need of patches. I think Metacritic doesn’t help distinguish between these two extremes.”
The Metacritic ecosystem encourages devs to create safe boring games.
As long as a game is polished at launch, no matter how boring the game is, you’re guaranteed 80%.
Meanwhile Stalker2 gets a 73 because it’s a bit rough around the edges at launch.
Unfair, misleading..— Rafael Colantonio (@rafcolantonio) November 23, 2024
In this case, Colantonio takes as an example STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which came with a series of technical problems that affected its initial reputation. The director noted that a game should not be judged by its initial flaws, but by what it offers at the end of the day, just as it did. Cyberpunk 2077 in time
As expected, his opinion created a stir on social media, with people supporting and discussing every possible point. However, we should not forget that Metacritic also offers some advantages and at the end of the day, A game will always attract attention, Regardless of its quality. On related topics, you can check our review STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Similarly here, the FTC plans measures to prevent Metacritic review bombing.
Author’s Note:
A game coming into our hands in poor condition must be suppressed in some way, no matter how good the product. Likewise, searching for a number doesn’t always limit developers’ creativity.
Through: Rafael Colantonio
