As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the launch of STALKER 2 has been quite intriguing. On one hand, the game seems to have captured the hearts of many players, selling like hotcakes within just three days. On the other hand, its Metascore of 74, while still a solid score in my book, has sparked some heated debates in the gaming community.
In its debut week, STALKER 2 has seen success, yet there are concerns it may not be reaching its full potential. Raphael Colantonio, creator of Arkane Studios and a co-creative director for the Dishonored series, believes this could be the case, attributing the issue to Metacritic.
This morning, Colantonio took to his social media platform to voice his thoughts: ‘The Metacritic landscape seems to favor developers who create polished yet safe and dull games, with an 80% rating almost guaranteed, even for the most mundane titles.’ He also pointed out that Stalker2, despite its rough edges at launch, only received a 73. As I write this, STALKER 2 has a Metascore of 74 and a user score of 7.7.
In the realm of video game development, Metacritic ratings can spark intense debates. Some creators like Suda51 argue that these scores receive excessive attention. Additionally, users on Metacritic are permitted to rate games alongside professional critics. However, user-generated scores have become a contentious matter in their own right. To maintain the credibility of user reviews, both Metacritic and its parent company Fandom are taking action against review bombing, a practice where users flood the site with negative ratings for specific reasons.
An “Average” Metascore Hasn’t Slowed Down The Popularity of STALKER 2
Although some might consider its Metascore of 74 as less than impressive, the game STALKER 2 has been flying off shelves, surpassing the one million units sold mark within only three days. In our assessment, we found that while the game offers a lot of enjoyment, performance problems and inconsistencies hinder its potential until GSC Game World releases updates to address these issues, particularly those concerning controller support and the A-Life 2.0 system. GSC has confirmed that these updates are on their way.
New Vegas is an excellent example of a game with a Metacritic score that doesn’t correspond with reality. A fun yet buggy game can be improved through updates, while a dull game will remain dull.
Colantonio hits the mark when discussing “Fallout: New Vegas.” It’s widely recognized as one of the best role-playing games ever created, and there’s no arguing that upon its initial release, it was one of the most significant games launched. Over time, thanks to updates from the developers, the gaming experience has significantly improved.
In due course, it remains to be seen if GSC will manage to optimize STALKER 2‘s performance and rectify its issues. For now, they’re expressing the correct sentiments, and fans eagerly anticipate whether they can fulfill their pledges.
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2024-11-23 22:40